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Destination Morocco Podcast
A Morocco Travel Itinerary That's Made for Photographers!
You can also watch this episode on video, where you'll see some of John's fabulous photos! You can find it on our YouTube channel here:A Morocco Travel Itinerary That's Made for Photographers!----Photographer and dedicated world traveller John Hernandez joins Azdean today to share his inspiring travel experience to Morocco, with an emphasis on photography. John recently travelled from Tangier, down through Chefchaouen, Fes (visiting Volubilis on the way), then Marrakech, the High Atlas Mountains, Essaouira and the Agafay Desert. This tw...
2025-05-01
1h 00
Destination Morocco Podcast
Shopping in the Souks of Marrakech: An Insider's Tour!
We recommend watching this episode on video, on our YouTube channel. You can find it here:Shopping in the Souks of Marrakech: An Insider's Tour!----If you want to see what it's like visiting the souk, going into a real artisan shop: the sales pitch, the bartering, the valuable information and explanations, the language barriers and yet finding common ground and understanding - this will be an eye-opening episode.Azdean tours the souk of Marrakech, and visits two artisan craft workshops. Our camera crew was there...
2025-04-15
28 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
From Texas to Marrakech: American Impressions of Morocco
This episode also appears as a video episode on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: "From Texas to Marrakech: American Impressions of Morocco"----One evening in Marrakech, at the conclusion of their tour, Azdean sat down with three of Destination Morocco's tour guests from Texas: Eric, Allison and her brother Matt, to chat about their tour experience, and their impressions and reflections upon visiting Morocco.If you're wondering what it's really like to experience Morocco for the first time, this fascinating conversation gives you a...
2025-04-01
17 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
What Travel in Morocco Was Like in 1989, with Cathy Nesbitt
This episode also appears as a video episode on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: "What Travel in Morocco Was Like in 1989"----World traveller Cathy Nesbitt joins Azdean on today's episode with a special story of visiting Morocco way back in 1989.Cathy and her future husband arrived off the boat in Ceuta, thinking they were already in Morocco, but a crash course in geopolitics and navigation quickly got them to the actual border within a few minutes.From there, they f...
2025-03-15
31 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
How do Moroccans Celebrate Ramadan?
This episode also appears as a video episode on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: How do Moroccans Celebrate Ramadan?----Ramadan in 2025 starts on the evening of Friday, February 28th and goes until Saturday, March 29th, followed by the feast of Eid al-Fitr, or the ‘Feast of Fast-Breaking.' Despite its perhaps solemn reputation, Ramadan is a joyful time for Muslims around the world, Morocco being no exception. As Azdean, Hiba and Sam explain in today's episode, the food is unique and better, families and...
2025-03-01
30 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
Buy a Moroccan Rug and Enjoy the Experience!
We recommend watching the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: "Buy a Moroccan Rug and Support the Work of Local Women"Today's episode features the Akhnif Lglaoui Carpet Co-Operative, located just south of Aït Benhaddou and Ouarzazate, about 150 miles south of Marrakech.Akhnif Lglaoui Carpet Co-OpLearn about rugmaking in an informative, curious, no-pressure environment that supports the work of the local women who work so hard to make these amazing yet functional pieces of art.
2025-02-15
29 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
Exploring Hiking & Berber Culture in Telouet, the High Atlas mountains of Morocco
We recommend watching the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: "Exploring Hiking & Berber Culture in Telouet, the High Atlas mountains of Morocco" Combine outstanding hiking and trekking with authentic Amazigh (Berber) cultural experiences by visiting the town of Telouet, in the heart of the stunning High Atlas Mountains. Our episode today features a conversation between Azdean and local guide & historian Ali el-Haddadi, who leads trekking tours and escorts groups through the region. Telouet is located about a three hour dr...
2025-02-01
33 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
Travel to Morocco in 2025: Travel Highlights to Help Your Planning
This episode also has a video version on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: "Travel to Morocco in 2025: Travel Highlights to Help Your Planning"Or stay here for the audio version - your choice!---Morocco had a banner year in 2024, with tourist numbers reaching over 17 million, a number predicted for 2026 and yet reached two years ahead of time.With new air routes getting underway, both international and domestic, and new hotels and luxury brands setting up in the country, Morocco is very much...
2025-01-15
38 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
Visiting Morocco in January, February and March (replay)
Palm trees and snow?T-shirts in the afternoon, winter coats in the evening?This is Morocco in winter, and it's a fun time to explore!As we head into 2025, if you are thinking of putting together a quick winter trip to Morocco, especially for those of our listeners in Europe, this replay episode gives you some useful info on what to expect and how to prepare. January, February and March are excellent times to visit Morocco: the crowds are less, the temperature is comfortable and n...
2025-01-01
23 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
Live Street Food Tour of Marrakech
Come with us and discover some of Morocco's amazing local food, direct from the source in this dynamic live-recorded walking tour of the food stalls in Marrakech.Azdean is joined by local food guide Ahmed, who takes us through the sweet and the savory, from dishes that are common across the country to those only found, or perfected, in Marrakech specifically.We start with the olives. Olives have a long and deep history in Morocco, not just as a delicacy, but with strong cultural and religious meaning too. Ahmed tells us why olives come in...
2024-12-15
35 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
"The Amazigh Chronicles" - Understanding the Amazigh Language and Flag (Part 4)
We continue our series on the history of the Amazigh (Berber) people, with part four of the conversation between Azdean, co-host Sam and our researcher, Hiba.In this episode, we delve into the Amazigh language, its importance to cultural identity, and the role of the Amazigh flag. Azdean, Hiba and Sam discuss the Tifinagh script, its ancient origins, and the preservation of the Amazigh language despite historical invasions. Amazigh is an oral language, which helped it survive centuries of discrimination and oppression. However, conversely, this meant there was no formal written script until 1992! This is...
2024-12-01
25 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
All About Riads: Why staying in Morocco's unique accommodation is a must for your trip (replay)
Riads are a wonderful way to experience Morocco, and we highly recommend you include them in your itinerary as much as possible.This episode is a replay of a popular episode devoted to riads, and talks about what exactly are riads, their history and development, how they have evolved as options for travellers, what to expect in terms of service and amenities, and so much more.Shortcut your research and get your notebook ready: this episode will have you dreaming of exotic Moroccan nights!---(From...
2024-11-15
26 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
Travel Agents' Special! How to talk about Morocco to your clients
This episode also has a video version on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: "Travel Agents' Special! How to talk about Morocco to your clients"Or stay here for the audio version - your choice!---We take a behind-the-scenes look in today's episode of Destination Morocco podcast, with a different theme and focus than our usual series. Azdean and producer Ted explore the psychology and mindset of how to talk about and sell Morocco, how to answer questions and generate enthusiasm. This episode i...
2024-11-01
35 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
From Capitals to Afterthoughts and Back Again: The Stories of Meknes & Volubilis (live walking tour)
Today we visit the imperial city of Meknes, which has a prominent place in Morocco's history and culture, particularly as it relates to the Alaouite Dynasty, who continue to reign as the ruling family of Morocco today.In the mid-17th Century, sultan Moulay Isma'il chose Meknes as his capital. Over the next 50 years, he rebuilt the city on a monumental scale, fitting of a new, imperial city.The end of Moulay Isma'il's reign however, in 1727, led to a competition for power, and eventually Meknes lost its status of imperial capital, which moved back to...
2024-10-15
43 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
"The Amazigh Chronicles" - The Ancient Amazigh Civilization and Their Contribution to History (Part 3)
We return to our series on the history of the Amazigh (Berber) people, with part three of the conversation between Azdean, co-host Sam and our researcher, Hiba.Our first two episodes covered an overview of Amazigh culture and history ("The Amazigh Chronicles" - The Berber History of Morocco, Part 1), followed by an in-depth look at the various tribes, which stretch across not just Morocco but all of northern Africa ("The Amazigh Chronicles" - The Rich Tapestry of Amazigh Tribes: History, Language, and Customs, Part 2).Today we start to bring...
2024-10-01
42 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
Exploring Unique Moroccan Cultural Experiences
This episode also has a video version on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: "What Are Some of Morocco's Unique Cultural Experiences?" Or stay here for the audio version - your choice!---Morocco offers many unique cultural experiences and attractions, including many you might be aware of, but with their own distinct Moroccan twist.This podcast episode explains particular Moroccan cultural activities, to help you understand what they are, how they work, where you can find them and how you can participate yourself.
2024-09-15
45 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
Discover Morocco's Amazing Selection of Luxury Accommodation. Live Q&A
This is a replay of the Live Q&A recording of Friday, September 6, "Discover Morocco's Amazing Selection of Luxury Accommodation."Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel for even more details and tourist ideas, and particularly for the visuals that accompany our conversation. Maps, photos and more await you there!"Discover Morocco's Amazing Selection of Luxury Accommodation" (YouTube)--Morocco is a country that can hold its own when it comes to luxury accommodation. Stunning five star hotels are matched with our distinct riads and desert...
2024-09-08
58 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
Introduction to Rabat & Tangier
Today we have a two-part episode with some excerpts of audio recordings on location from Azdean and Sam's tour around Morocco in 2023. It continues the theme from our previous episode (#67), where we were in Chefchaouen on the same trip.Today, we are still in northern Morocco. We start off in Rabat, looking out over the ocean from the Kasbah Oudaya, at the edge of the old Medina. A beautiful site with beaches down below, and the river Oued Bou Regreg dividing the cities of Rabat and Salé. You'll hear Azdean and his guide for the day, Mr. A...
2024-09-01
31 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
A Visit to Chefchaouen, the Blue City
Azdean sits down on location with local guide Hamid to learn about the history of Chefchaouen, the famous blue city of northern Morocco.This small town roughly 4 hours north of Fes, or 2 hours south of Tangier, has been attracting tourists for decades and, in the age of Instagram, gets more popular every year.As Hamid and Azdean emphasize, Chefchaouen is not just about the stunning colours, but the beautiful architecture, historic Medina and kasbah, and its natural setting in the Rif mountains. Gentle creeks of water wind their way through the town, artisans a...
2024-08-15
37 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
Just how easy is it to travel to, and around, Morocco?
This episode also has a video version on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: Just how easy is it to travel to, and around, Morocco?or stay here for the audio version - your choice!--In today's episode of Destination Morocco podcast, Azdean and Sam respond to a common question they receive: Just how easy is it to travel to Morocco? This is then a starting point for a detailed discussion on some useful, practical logistics when it comes to travel to, and around, t...
2024-08-01
27 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
How Discount Tours in Morocco End Up Costing You 3X More (Or Worse)
This episode also has a video version on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: How Discount Tours in Morocco End Up Costing You 3X More (Or Worse),or stay here for the audio version - your choice!--Our good friend Siham (Ep. 24) returns to continue the discussion with Azdean and Sam from Ep. 62 (May 15, 2024) about dangerous scams and unseemly tourism practices in Morocco.This time, the topic is discount "tour operators," the type you see in the Jemma el-Fnaa square in Marrakech (or seemingly...
2024-07-15
00 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
Top Misconceptions about Morocco
In today's episode of Destination Morocco podcast, Azdean and Sam discuss common misconceptions about traveling to Morocco. They debunk myths related to the dress code, safety, LGBTQ+ community, and whether there's more to see in Morocco than just Marrakech (!). They also address the availability of Western amenities, the use of credit cards, and the fact that Morocco offers far more than just deserts. If you're a surfing fan, discover some amazing beaches you probably haven't heard of yet!Our podcast aims to offer honest insights to prospective travelers, from native Moroccans like ourselves, an...
2024-07-01
35 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
Shopping in Morocco: Knowing What to Buy and How to Buy it! Live Q&A
This is an excerpt of the Live Q&A recording of Friday, June 7, "Shopping in Morocco: What to Buy and How to Buy It."Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel for even more details and tourist ideas, and particularly for the visuals that accompany our conversation. Maps, photos and more await you there!Shopping in Morocco: What to Buy and How to Buy It (YouTube) --This replay collects many of your questions over the past few weeks, asking about how to shop in Morocco...
2024-06-12
52 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
"The Best Way to Experience Morocco" - Seeing Morocco Your Way, with Dan & Cierra
Dan & Cierra McPherson travelled to Morocco with Destination Morocco and discovered far more than a generic tour experience. From secret stops to amazing cubbyhole restaurants, they received an authentic, unique exposure to Morocco’s people and culture. Cierra & Dan had a tall order for Destination Morocco when they got in touch with Azdean, looking to travel to Morocco just a short time later. They wanted to see as much of the country as possible, but over just 11 days. Could it be done?This episode recounts their journey. Thanks to Azdean and his team, these world tr...
2024-06-01
54 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
How to Recognize a Dangerous, Life-Altering Scam
We've talked about scams in Morocco a few times on the podcast, from one of our early episodes (Scams! How to Understand and Avoid Them) to one of our recent Live Q&A sessions, (Latest Scams: Staying Safe While Traveling in Morocco).It's a topic we often circle back to, because we want to make sure that all tourists, whether they travel with Destination Morocco or on their own, are staying safe and confident while visiting Morocco. Some scams though are far more involved and intricate than overpaying for a taxi...
2024-05-15
1h 15
Destination Morocco Podcast
Finding a Morocco Tour at an Affordable Price. Live Q&A
This is an excerpt of the Live Q&A recording of Friday, May 8, "Finding a Morocco Tour at an Affordable Price."Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel for even more details and tourist ideas, and particularly for the visuals that accompany our conversation. Maps, photos and more await you there!Finding Morocco Private-Style Tours at an Affordable Price (YouTube)--If you enjoy the convenience and security of group tours, but find large coach tours of 50 people a little less appealing, this live session replay...
2024-05-08
42 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
Avoid These Cultural Gaffes When Traveling in Morocco
Hop down after the episode description for an update on our podcast schedule and our new donor link!---You've heard that Morocco is a modern, plural, largely Westernized country and, well, that is largely true. Dress or behave, within reason, as you would in most of Europe or North America and you won't feel out of place at all.But as always, there are exceptions, and this episode of our "travel fails" series draws attention to the places where modesty and propriety are expected. Tourists who pay attention to and respect these...
2024-05-01
52 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
Visiting Morocco's Secret Lake Resort
In our recent Live Q&A session on secret places in Morocco off the tourist path, one such location is a stunning lake located east of Marrakech, a roughly three hour drive from the city. Perhaps because of this distance, and the fact that it is not on the main tourist routes, it is still largely known only to locals and the occasional informed tourist.You are about to become one of those in-the-know travellers.The lake is in fact a large reservoir, held back by a mini-Hoover Dam, creating one of the...
2024-04-21
28 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
Getting Off the Tourist Path in Morocco. Live Q&A
This is an excerpt of the Live Q&A recording of Wednesday, April 10, "Getting off the tourist path in Morocco."Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel for even more details and tourist ideas, and particularly for the visuals that accompany our conversation. Maps, photos and more await you there!Getting Off the Tourist Path in Morocco (YouTube) List of sights mentioned (doc)--We spend a lot of time talking about the great sights of Morocco, from Marrakech to...
2024-04-12
54 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
Navigating Travel Fails in Morocco: Tips for a Safe and Enjoyable Journey!
"Travel Fails:" a popular theme in this era of do's, don't's and travel research, comes to the Destination Morocco podcast with today's episode, featuring Azdean, Hiba and Sam. They share their knowledge of travel in Morocco, as well as first-hand experience as travellers themselves in their country, to give you some useful tips of what to do (and what not to do) when you are exploring Morocco yourself.Focusing on safety, we talk about security measures against pickpocketing and theft, avoiding scams, medical preparations, food and water safety, and dealing with the heat. The importance of understanding...
2024-04-11
35 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
Fes Walking Tour Part 2: Visiting the Famous Fes Pottery Studio
Azdean and his local Fes guide extraordinaire, Moulay Hafid Alami, conclude their tour of the old city with a visit to the pottery and ceramic studio, "Mosaique et Poterie de Fes."Located just to the east of the medina, this is more than a simple shop selling their beautiful craftwork (and there is a lot of it!). When you arrive, you get a guided tour of the facility, starting with handling the raw clay itself, learning how it's shaped, dried and fired, then glazed and decorated.In our episode today, Azdean is taking...
2024-04-01
31 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
Fes Walking Tour Part 1: The Royal Palace, Jewish Quarter and the Tannery
Experience the sounds and ambience of Fes in this live walking tour of the medina, during Azdean's tour in 2023. Accompanied by expert guide Moulay Hafid Alami, we start in Fes el Jdid, the 14th century quarter, learning about the Royal Palace of Fes and its seven golden doors (only created in the 1960's), and the importance of the neighboring Jewish Quarter, or Mellah, the first in Morocco. We pause to take in the quiet tranquility of the Jewish Cemetery, as Hafid tells us about the special bond between Muslims and Jews in Morocco, in Fes in particular....
2024-03-21
38 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
Exploring the Magical City of Fez. Live Q&A
This is an excerpt of the Live Q&A recording of Wednesday, March 13, exploring the vibrant city of Fez.Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel for even more details and tourist ideas, and particularly for the visuals that accompany our conversation. Maps, photos and more await you there!Exploring the Magical City of Fez, video replayAzdean, Sam and Ted expand on our recent episode on Fez (which goes over a sample four-day itinerary) and reminisce on their own experiences and memories there, while answering your questions...
2024-03-14
34 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
Top Things to Do and See in Fez!
We have dabbled in Fès since the start of the Destination Morocco podcast, as it has made an appearance in episodes such as our tour overview of Morocco, our discovery of famous Moroccan food, or in particular from our guests' stories, such as with Chantal and her family, who spent some memorable days in and around the city:Episode 4: A Guided Tour Around MoroccoEpisode 14: Dig Into Genuine Moroccan Dishes in FèsEpisode 22: Comfortable and Safe Family Travel in MoroccoNow, we enter into our first dedicated series of episodes on this fabulous city, starting with a ge...
2024-03-11
28 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
Understanding Ramadan in Moroccan Culture
You can also watch this video episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/FhPkzzzYjnsRamadan in 2024 starts on the evening of Sunday, March 10th and goes until Tuesday, April 9th, followed by the feast of Eid al-Fitr, or the ‘Feast of Fast-Breaking.' Despite its perhaps solemn reputation, Ramadan is a joyful time for Muslims around the world, Morocco being no exception. As Azdean, Hiba and Sam explain in today's episode, the food is unique and better, families and community frequently come together, and it is a time for celebration and co...
2024-03-01
28 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
Live Gnaoua Music: Discover Morocco's Powerful Musical Heritage
We conclude our cultural tour of Morocco with a performance of Gnaoua (also spelled Gnawa) music, recorded live on location at a Merzouga desert camp and at a Marrakech restaurant.In between performances, Azdean sits down with Mohamed, a musician and member of the Gnaoua performers in Qser el Khamliya, a small village just south of Merzouga. Mohamed started playing when he was eight years old, and gives us some background on the roots of Gnawa music, created by slaves and nomads from Sub-Saharan countries. The music was meant to express the suffering of slaves and their...
2024-02-21
27 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
Language Phrases for Travellers in Morocco. Live Q&A
This episode is the audio replay of part our Destination Morocco live Q&A session, on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024.You can find the full video version here on our YouTube channel.Our live Q&A session this month focused on identifying useful phrases in Moroccan languages that travellers can use while in the country. As a very multilingual country, this means doing so in more than one language, which as we explore today essentially means Darija (Moroccan Arabic), Berber (or Tamazight, the original indigenous language), and French, which is still in very...
2024-02-15
23 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
Multilingual Insights: Conversations with Mr Mustapha in Aït Ben Haddou
Continuing on a bit further south from our last episode in Telouet, we follow Azdean on his summer tour down to Aït Ben Haddou, southern gateway to the High Atlas mountains and their stunning scenery and hiking. Aït Ben Haddou is a small town but is known for its traveller services, restaurants and accommodation, and its welcoming hospitality.In this episode of Destination Morocco podcast, Azdean sits down with Mr. Mustapha, who works at the restaurant l'Oasis d'Or (Golden Oasis), a popular restaurant located on the main road through town. Mustapha speaks extensively about Berber cu...
2024-02-11
19 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
Exploring Telouet's Berber Legacy with Local Historian Ali Ahdadi
We continue our exploration of Berber/Amazigh culture with a visit to Telouet, a small village deep in the High Atlas Mountains, known for its kasbah, trekking and beautiful scenery. Azdean met with local guide and historian Ali Ahdadi to delve into Berber influence in the area and activities for travellers passing through.Telouet is a bit off the beaten path, hence why it was largely a secret until recently. But in reality it's only a 2.5 hour drive from Marrakech, an hour south to Aït Benhaddou, and another half hour from there down to Ouarzazate. The r...
2024-02-01
35 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
"The Amazigh Chronicles" - The Rich Tapestry of Amazigh Tribes: History, Language, and Customs (Part 2)
In today's episode of Destination Morocco podcast, Azdean, Hiba and Sam expand on the historical canvas and cultural fabric formed by the Amazigh, or Berber, tribes across North Africa.Our focus is an overview of some of the more prominent tribes and communities, who have had a long and lasting impact on the region. Long before modern political borders, invaders and settlers, and contemporary languages and culture, these Amazigh peoples were laying down cultural roots still seen today.Our list includes:the Riffians of Northern Morocco and the Rif Mountains, the Kabyles of Northern A...
2024-01-21
32 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
Understanding Scams in Morocco: How to Travel with Confidence. Live Q&A
This episode is the audio replay of our Destination Morocco live Q&A session, on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.You can find the video version here on our YouTube channel.In this month's session, Azdean, Sam and podcast producer Ted, navigate the labyrinth of traveller scams in the bustling streets and markets of Morocco. With a focus that is as practical as it is necessary, they will equip you with the knowledge to sidestep common pitfalls that many an unwary traveller might stumble into.What are the latest tricks taxi drivers have up...
2024-01-11
1h 06
Destination Morocco Podcast
"The Amazigh Chronicles" - The Berber History of Morocco (Part 1)
Who are the Moroccans?To a large extent, the native population of Morocco are the Amazigh people, whose presence and influence date back thousands of years. Commonly known as “Berbers,” in fact their preferred term, “Amazigh,” is a more positive, inclusive name that means “the free people.” Speaking the Tamazight language, and pronounced similar to “A-ma-zirgh,” (with the “rgh” a soft guttural sound) Amazigh roots spread far beyond just the borders of Morocco, which as you’ll learn in today’s episode, are quite artificial. Tribes and bloodlines stretch from Egypt to modern day Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Maurita...
2024-01-11
32 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
Getting Value for your Money in Morocco
You’ve spent a lot of money to get to Morocco, especially to see it thoroughly and comprehensively. And even more importantly, your trip is the culmination of months or years of dreaming, planning, research and preparation. We all know that unexpected things can happen, from getting sick to breakdowns or even just surprisingly poor customer service. But to sort out these problems, you’ll want to be in the hands of experienced professionals who see you as more than a number or a confirmation code. Today’s episode is our first of 2024, and Azdean and Sam...
2024-01-01
40 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
Rachel's Impromptu Adventure: Morocco on a Whim
One of the great travel stories we’ve heard from a guest on the podcast was just over a year ago now. It was with Rachel Metcalfe, for whom Morocco went from being a remote, distant idea to, a month later, sitting on the airplane on her way to Casablanca.Destination Morocco took on the challenge of organizing her last-minute trip, and in this episode Rachel explains how that made all the difference in having an enjoyable, complete tour that covered the sights she wanted to see.This is our last episode of 2023, and many th...
2023-12-21
41 min
Destination Morocco Podcast
Food & Cuisine: What do people eat in Morocco? What is tagine? Is there alcohol in Morocco? Live Q&A
This episode is the audio replay of our Destination Morocco live Q&A session, on Wednesday, Dec. 13.You can find the video version here on our YouTube channel, with lots of visuals that go with the conversation.In this month's session, Azdean and Sam answered your questions about Morocco's fabulous food and cuisine. You've likely heard at least a bit about tagines, pastillas, mint tea and of course, couscous. But this episode will really fill in the blanks and help you place your order.How do you order tagine when you're...
2023-12-14
1h 08