Where to stay in Rabat 2025
A guide on where to stay in Rabat provides an overview of the different neighbourhoods and recommends riads and hotels in Morocco’s progressive capital.
Specialty cafés in Marrakech 2025
Explore Marrakech's evolving coffee culture in 2025 with this curated guide to the city's top specialty cafés. From minimalist designs to artisanal brews, discover the best spots in the Medina and Gueliz for coffee enthusiasts and digital nomads alike.
Seven years in Morocco: lessons learned
On June 25, 2018, I arrived in Taghazout to write a review of a surf and yoga retreat. I went back to the UK only to return to Morocco two weeks later. It turns out that learning to surf flipped my world upside down, and Morocco was where I landed.
Ramadan learnings and tips
Lessons learned in my third year fasting for Ramadan, and some tips on thriving!
AI: golden opportunity or existential threat
IMM, travel trade event, guest speaker Graham Lovelace’s insightful low down on AI.
Experiencing Morocco’s desert culture
Ways to experience the desert in Morocco; including the Sahara, Agafay and other spots.
Wellbeing tips for travel writers
Tried and tested solutions for writer's block, the effects of screen work and long-distance travel
Co-creating your life: luck, taking chances or hard work?
Co-creating your authentic life
Couscous Friday
A couscous lover’s guide to this much treasured Moroccan dish and Friday tradition
How to experience Paradise Valley
Tips on how to spend a day hiking, wild swimming and just being in nature at Paradise Valley near Agadir
Morocco festivals June 2024
All the info you need on Morocco’s summer festival highlights!
Surfing for life and loss
A personal account of how surfing can be a healthy tool to move through grief and loss.
12 great things to do with kids in Taghazout
Round up of family-friendly activities in the Taghazout Bay region
Marrakech away from the crowds
Explore Marrakech differently. This handy guide to what's on offer in the Mellah and Kasbah districts is ideal for returning visitors, too.
Fasting for Ramadan:insights + observations
Insights and observations from a non-Muslim’s Ramadan fasting experience in Morocco
12 favourite things to do in Rabat
Handy round-up of suggested experiences and sights to visit in Rabat, Morocco.
Recommendations for licensed bars in Taghazout
Where to enjoy a cold beer or chilled glass of wine in Taghazout
Drop-in yoga classes in Taghazout Bay
Where you can join a yoga class in the Taghazout area
Recommended family hotels Taghazout Bay
Family-friendly hotel and villa recommendations
How to….hammam
A comprehensive and handy go-to hammam guide.