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Majorelle Garden and the YSL Museum: Tickets and Timing
The cobalt-blue garden is Marrakech's most photographed spot — and its most crowded. How to book, when to go, and whether the YSL museum is worth adding.
Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs and the Marrakech Monuments
Beyond the souks, Marrakech has a cluster of ticketed monuments worth a half-day. What to see, which are worth it, and how to string them together.
Jemaa el-Fnaa: How to Do the Square Without Getting Fleeced
Marrakech's legendary square is thrilling and a little predatory. The henna, the monkeys, the food stalls that pad the bill — and how to enjoy it all cheaply.
Marrakech for First-Timers: The Complete Guide
Everything a first-time visitor needs for Marrakech — the medina, Jemaa el-Fnaa, where to stay, day trips, and how to handle the hustle with confidence.
Best Things to Do in Marrakech
The best things to do in Marrakech for first-timers — from Jemaa el-Fnaa and the souks to palaces, gardens, hammams, and the rooftop cafes with the best views.
What to Do in Fez: The Essential First-Timer's List
Fez is a living medieval city, and its best sights cluster in the walled medina. The tannery, the madrasas, the oldest university, and how to see them.
Visiting the Fez Tanneries Without the Hassle
The Chouara tannery is Fez's iconic sight — and the epicentre of the 'it's closed, follow me' approach. How to see it, what the terraces cost, and the mint sprig myth.
Fez for First-Timers: The Complete Guide
A first-timer's guide to Fez — navigating the world's largest car-free medieval city, the tanneries, where to stay, and why hiring a guide the first day is worth it.
Chefchaouen: What to Do in the Blue City
The blue-washed mountain town is Morocco's most photogenic, and a day or two is plenty. What to see, where to shoot, and how to reach it.
Chefchaouen: Visiting Morocco's Blue City
A first-timer's guide to Chefchaouen, Morocco's blue-washed mountain town — how to get there, what to see, where to stay, and how long to visit.
Sahara Sunrise and Sunset: What the Desert Night Is Like
A night in the dunes is the highlight of many Morocco trips. What the camp is really like, the cold, the stars, and how to make the most of sunset and sunrise.
Sahara Desert Camps: Standard, Deluxe, and What Changes
The camp is where a desert trip's price really splits. What a standard night includes, what luxury adds, and what stays the same under the stars either way.
Merzouga vs. Zagora: Which Sahara Trip to Take
The two Sahara options from Marrakech aren't really about the dunes — they're about how many days you can give the desert. Merzouga and Zagora, compared honestly.
The Sahara Desert: A First-Timer's Guide to Merzouga and Zagora
The Sahara is the highlight of many Morocco trips. Here's what a first-timer needs — Merzouga vs. Zagora, what a desert camp night is like, and how to prepare.