Stories, Places & Ways of Seeing Morocco

The Journal

September 15, 2026

Morocco's Riad Culture: Why Where You Stay Matters

A riad was a house before it was a hotel category. Understanding the inward-facing architecture behind Morocco's most distinctive accommodation — and what it genuinely means for how a stay actually feels.

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A couple walking near the Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakech.
September 15, 2026

Planning a Private Morocco Honeymoon

The strongest Morocco honeymoons are not the ones that include everything. A practical, editorial guide to length, pacing, region choices and what privacy actually means on a private Morocco honeymoon.

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An aerial view of Oualidia’s lagoon, sandbar and Atlantic coast.
September 15, 2026

Oualidia: Morocco's Hidden Lagoon

Oualidia is interesting because very little seems to happen there. A calm Atlantic lagoon known for oysters, swimmable water and genuine quiet — and an honest guide to who it actually suits.

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Wind-shaped dunes in the Moroccan Sahara at Erg Chigaga.
September 15, 2026

Erg Chebbi vs Erg Chigaga: Choosing Your Sahara

Morocco's two major dune fields are not interchangeable. A genuine comparison of access, scale, infrastructure and remoteness — and a decision framework for choosing between them.

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Dunes at Erg Chebbi in the Moroccan Sahara at sunset.
September 15, 2026

A Night in the Sahara: What to Actually Expect

The Sahara sits further from Marrakech than most itineraries admit. A practical, honest guide to what a real desert night actually involves — the drive, the camp, the cold nights, and why Agafay isn't the Sahara.

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A quiet Marrakech medina lane at early morning light.
September 15, 2026

Marrakech Beyond the Souks

Marrakech is one of Morocco's most photographed cities and one of its most misunderstood. An honest guide to its early mornings, quieter neighbourhoods, real architecture and genuine tourism pressure.

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