Guides
Eight ways into Morocco
The Medina
A city inside a city
What a medina is, why GPS fails, why streets look sketchy, and how centuries-old infrastructure shapes daily life.
16 observations02Getting Around
Nothing works the way you expect
Taxis, trains, buses, ride-hailing apps, plugs, and the tourist tax.
8 observations03Social & Cultural
The unwritten rules
Tea, bargaining, dress codes, photography, time, cash, staring, and the social codes visitors encounter.
11 observations04Food & Drink
The table is the centre of everything
Tap water, shared tagines, hammams, mint tea, vegan food, alcohol, and stomach adjustment.
7 observations05Staying Safe
What to watch for
Henna scams, fake guides, tourist police, horse carriages, LGBTQ+ safety, and navigating the medina at night.
7 observations06Religious Calendar
The rhythm beneath everything
Ramadan, Eid al-Adha, public holidays, and how the religious calendar shapes daily life.
3 observations07The Cities
Each one is a different country
Marrakech mosques, Casablanca's Art Deco, Agadir's earthquake, Rabat as capital, and Taghazout's surf coast.
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