Travel Notes
& Guides
From riads in Marrakech to safari lodges outside Johannesburg, this is where local know-how meets real experience. Expect honest hotel reviews, city and region guides, and practical tips on where to stay, eat, and explore in Morocco and South Africa, written by someone who lives there.
Where to stay in Rabat 2026
Where to stay in Rabat: an overview of the city's neighbourhoods, including recommended riads and hotels in Morocco’s progressive capital.
Best Riads in Fez: My Top 5 Picks in the Medina
Looking for where to stay in Fez? From budget-friendly to luxury, here are the 5 best riads in Fez Medina, tried and tested on the ground.
15 Favourite Things to Do in Rabat, Morocco
Discover the best things to do in Rabat, from historic kasbahs and museums to river walks, surfing, and relaxed medina life in Morocco’s delightful capital city.
Top 6 Best Luxury Hotels in Johannesburg
From the Hyde in Rosebank to The Saxon in Sandhurst, discover five of Johannesburg's best hotels.
Guide to Morocco’s festivals June 2026
All the info you need on Morocco’s summer festival highlights!
IZZA Marrakech Review: Boutique Art Hotel in the Medina
First-hand IZZA Hotel Marrakech review: a design-led boutique riad in the Medina
Where to Stay in Casablanca (2026): Best Areas Guide
Discover the best areas to stay in Casablanca, from Downtown and the Art Deco district to Ain Diab beach, plus hotel recommendations for 2026.
What to Do in Marrakech (2026): A Local Expert’s Guide
What to Do in Marrakech: A 2026 Guide to the Best Experiences
Where To Eat in Marrakech: Local Dining Guide (2026)
Looking for the best restaurants in Marrakech? Discover local favourites in the Medina, Gueliz and Kasbah, from rooftop dining, to delightful patisseries, to traditional Moroccan cuisine.
Best Luxury Riads in Marrakech (300–500 Euros Per Night)
A curated selection of character-filled luxury riads in Marrakech
Where to Stay in Tétouan, Morocco 2026
Discover the best riads and beach resorts in the medina and Tamuda Bay for 2026.
Tétouan, Morocco: Things to Do & Why to Visit in 2026
Discover Tétouan, Morocco, a UNESCO-listed medina, Mediterranean beaches, and art culture.
Where to Eat & Drink in Rabat: A Local Expert’s Guide
Where to Eat in Rabat: Best Restaurants, Bars, Cafés & Street Food (2026 Guide)
Specialty cafés in Marrakech 2026
Explore Marrakech's coffee culture in 2025 with this hand-curated guide to the city's top specialty cafés. Discover the best coffee spots in the Medina and Gueliz.
How to Visit Marrakech in 2026 (With—and Without—the Crowds)
Visitors’ guide for Marrakech. Tips on how to discover the city’s top sights and plan a trip that avoids the crowds
Best Riads in Marrakech Medina Under £250 (Handpicked)
Discover the best affordable riads in Marrakech Medina under £250. Tried + tested stays near Djemma el-Fna, Dar el Bacha and other areas of the Medina. Updated for 2026.
Experience the Kasbah and Mellah districts in Marrakech
Handy guide to what's on offer in Marrakech’s quieter districts: Mellah and Kasbah