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Lonely PlanetSep 16, 2026

Best Train Routes in Morocco

From the high-speed line to a slow-rolling sleeper train, rail travel in Morocco is comfortable, reliable and relatively undiscovered.

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Atlas MountainsViewpointhiking in the Atlas Mountains
Gare de MarrakeshSight
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Mohammed VI TowerSightRabat, MoroccoMorocco’s tallest tower
Al BoraqPlaceTangier, MoroccoAfrica's first high-speed rail service
Casablanca International AirportAirportCasablanca, Moroccotrain station in basement of arrivals terminal
Casablanca PortSightCasablanca, Moroccotrain station for city center hotels
Al AtlasPlaceFez, Moroccothreads between Morocco's two great imperial cities
Casablanca VoyageursSightCasablanca, Morocco
Rabat VilleSightRabat, Morocco
Tangier VilleSightTangier, Morocco
Gare de FesSightFez, Morocco
Rabat AgdalSightRabat, Morocco

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Lonely PlanetAug 28

20 Things to Know Before Traveling to Morocco

Weave your way through the markets and medinas of Morocco with these travel tips on planning, etiquette and health and safety.

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Djemaa El FnaAttractioncomes to life around 5pm
Jardin MajorelleParkwww.tickets.jardinmajorelle.com est LE SEUL SITE OFFICIEL du JARDIN MAJORELLE où acheter vos billets et obtenir un code…
Musée Yves Saint LaurentMuseumLe Musée Yves Saint Laurent de Marrakech est un musée consacré au couturier Yves Saint Laurent à Marrakech, au Maroc.
GuelizSuburbexplore leafy side streets for cafes and boutiques
Atlas MountainsViewpointhiking guides are mandatory for climbing Mt Toubkal
Mt ToubkalTrailhiking guides are mandatory
Bureau des GuidesPlacecheck qualifications for hiking guides
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Hassan II MosquePlace of worshipCasablanca, Moroccovisitors must cover from shoulders to knees
Al BoraqPlaceCasablanca, MoroccoAfrica's first high-speed train

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Lonely PlanetAug 5

A guide to the Marrakesh-Timbuktu gallery

Find everything you need to know to follow a caravan journey across the Sahara between two legendary destinations at the Marrakesh-Timbuktu gallery.

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Bahia PalaceSightPalace near the gallery.
Jardin MajorelleParkwww.tickets.jardinmajorelle.com est LE SEUL SITE OFFICIEL du JARDIN MAJORELLE où acheter vos billets et obtenir un code…
Pierre Bergé Museum of Berber ArtsMuseumMuseum displaying carpets and textiles.
Jewellery AzizMarketTiny shop packed with museum-quality treasures.
NaranjRestaurantServes excellent Lebanese fare.
Mandala SocietyCaféServes Icelandic-Moroccan fusion brunch.
Black ChichRestaurantSpecializes in African dishes.
Marrakesh-Timbuktu galleryMuseum
Djemaa El FnaAttraction

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Lonely PlanetJul 27

The best time to visit Morocco

The ideal time to visit Morocco depends on where your interests lie - on top of a mountain, by the sea, in the cities or amid desert dunes.

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High AtlasTrailmild weather for hiking in spring or fall
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Fez Festival of World Sacred MusicFestivalFez, Moroccodates vary late May to September
Gnaoua and World Music FestivalFestivalEssaouira, Moroccoin Essaouira in June
MawazineFestivalRabat, Moroccoone of the world’s largest festivals in Rabat

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Smithsonian MagazineJun 10

How Tanjia, a Meat Stew Slow-Cooked in Bathhouses, Shaped Marrakesh's Social Life

In the Moroccan city, shared infrastructure, labor and ritual gave rise to a savory dish prepared in hammams and neighborhood ovens

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tangiaPlaceIt is also the name of the stew cooked in the pot.
khobzRestaurantHow to make khobz, a traditional Moroccan bread which is shaped into a round, flattish loaf.
tanjiaPlaceMeat stew slow-cooked in communal bathhouse ovens
Le TanjiaRestaurantRestaurant near Jemaa el-Fnaa with staged, tourist-friendly feel
Chez Lamine Hadj MustaphaRestaurantKnown for mechoui and tanjia, packed with a line outside
hammamSight
medinaSuburb
furnachiPlace
ferraneSight
tajineFast food

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The GuardianSep 21, 2025

From the Gobi to Ghana: 10 of the best community tourism trips around the world

Make your next holiday more meaningful with an itinerary that supports local welfare projects, empowers women and showcases traditional customs Eternal Landscapes offers individual and small-group trips to Mongolia, with a focus on supporting local communities. On the five-day Erdenedalai Explorer trip, guests stay with a herding family in the vast steppes of the “Middle Gobi”, an area often by…

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Intrepid TravelPlaceOffers South Morocco Discovery adventure.
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Eternal LandscapesPlaceUlaanbaatar, MongoliaOffers trips to Mongolia supporting local communities.
Amba YaaluHotelKandalama, Sri LankaSri Lanka’s first hotel fully managed and staffed by women.
Thema CollectionPlaceKandalama, Sri LankaEco-friendly hotel chain with a focus on women's employment.
Masai Clean Cookstoves projectPlaceSerengeti, TanzaniaHelps replace traditional stoves with modern models.
Wild FrontiersPlaceTbilisi, GeorgiaOffers tailored community-led trips.
Tusheti regionNeighborhoodTbilisi, GeorgiaProtected landscape managed by the Tushetian people.
Nukriani WorkshopsPlaceTbilisi, GeorgiaSupports local communities and traditional crafts.
Village WaysPlaceBhopal, IndiaPioneer in sustainable tourism.
Kanha national parkSightBhopal, IndiaSafari highlight in rural India.
Gap360PlaceAccra, GhanaOffers trips supporting local communities for 18-30 year olds.
Ghana Teaching and Childcare ProjectPlaceAccra, GhanaVolunteers work alongside locals in schools or childcare.
Astungkara WayTrailDenpasar, Indonesia85-mile hiking route across Bali.
Township and VillagePlaceStellenbosch, South AfricaWelcomes visitors into communities in Stellenbosch.
Erdenedalai ExplorerPlaceUlaanbaatar, MongoliaFive-day trip staying with a herding family.
G AdventuresPlaceSerengeti, TanzaniaPuts community tourism at the heart of many itineraries.
Rukha Ayllu projectPlaceHuilloc, PeruHelps families in Huilloc benefit from responsible tourism.
Valencia Travel CuscoPlaceHuilloc, PeruLaunched initiative to improve infrastructure in Huilloc.
Colours of PeruPlaceHuilloc, Peru14-day trip including a visit to the Rukha Ayllu project.
Tree to Waterfall hikeTrailDenpasar, IndonesiaFour-day hike covering 29 miles.
Kayamandi townshipNeighborhoodStellenbosch, South Africa

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The New York TimesAug 14, 2025

A Riad With a Rooftop Pool in Marrakesh

Plus: playful knitwear, new takes on Classical plinths and more recommendations from T Magazine.