The Archive

Practical, first-hand travel writing.

• The Mawazine Festival in Rabat — Dates, Free Stages & Visitor Guide2026-06-24
• How to Get from Rabat to Marrakech — Train, Private Car & Times2026-06-24
• How to Get from Casablanca Airport (CMN) to Rabat — Train, Transfer & Taxi2026-06-23
• Rabat vs Salé — Which Side of the River Should You Stay On?2026-06-01
• Rabat Festivals Calendar — Key Events by Month2026-06-01
• Basing Yourself in Rabat — Morocco's Calm Capital, What to Expect2026-06-01
• Rabat Food Guide — What to Eat, Where to Eat It2026-06-01
• Rabat Photography Spots — Where to Find the Best Shots2025-12-01
• The Kasbah of the Udayas, Rabat — A Complete Guide2025-11-02
• Rabat with Kids — Family Travel Guide by Rabat Tours2025-10-08
• Shopping the Rabat Medina — What to Buy, Where & How to Bargain2025-09-14
• Hassan Tower & the Mausoleum of Mohammed V — A Visitor's Guide2025-08-20
• The Moroccan Mint Tea Ritual in Rabat — History, Etiquette and How It's Made2025-07-01
• Getting Around Rabat — Trains, Trams, Taxis & Whether to Drive2025-06-12
• A 7-Day Rabat-Based Morocco Itinerary — Day by Day2025-05-05
• Where to Stay in Rabat — Choosing a Riad & the Best Areas2025-04-18
• How Many Days in Rabat? A Trip-Length Guide2025-04-08
• Rabat in Summer: The Calm Atlantic Capital2025-04-07
• Things to Know Before Visiting Rabat — Tips for the Capital2025-03-31
• Getting Around Rabat — The Tram, Taxis, Trains & the Bouregreg2025-03-29
• Where to Stay in Rabat — A Neighbourhood Guide2025-03-24
• Rabat on a Budget — Real Daily Costs & Money-Saving Tips2025-03-22
• The Best Time to Visit Rabat — A Month-by-Month Guide2025-03-15
• What to Pack for Rabat — A Seasonal Packing List2025-02-14
• Is Rabat Safe in 2026? An Honest Traveller's Guide2025-01-10
• A Rabat Weekend Guide: Kasbah, River, Monuments and Riads2024-09-28
• Across the Bouregreg: Rabat to Salé and the River2024-09-03
• Rabat Food Beyond the Tagine: What to Order and Where2024-08-15
• Walking the Rabat Medina: A Practical Guide2024-07-08
• How to Haggle in the Rabat Medina — Etiquette, Prices and Phrases2024-06-20
• The Chellah Ruins of Rabat Explained — Roman Town & Merinid Necropolis2024-05-12
• Rabat in Three Days — A Practical Itinerary2024-04-05
• How Much to Tip in Rabat — A Practical Guide2024-03-10

Experiences, sights and neighbourhoods.

• Things to Do in Rabat
• Things to Do in Salé
• Things to Do in Casablanca
• Things to Do in Meknes
• Things to Do in Kenitra
• Rabat in a Day: A Perfect One-Day Itinerary
• Day Trips from Rabat: The Best Excursions
• Rabat with Kids: Family-Friendly Things to Do
• Rabat Medina & Kasbah des Oudayas
• Hassan Tower & Mausoleum of Mohammed V
• Chellah Necropolis: Rabat's Roman & Merinid Ruins
• Rabat Beaches & the Corniche
• Rabat Museums & Art Galleries
• Rabat Food Guide: Where & What to Eat
• Rabat's Gardens & Green Spaces
• Day Trip to Volubilis & Moulay Idriss from Rabat
• Kenitra & Mehdia Beach Day Trip from Rabat
• Rabat to Chefchaouen: The Blue City
• Rabat After Dark: Cafés, Music & Evenings
• Day Trip to Tangier from Rabat
• Shopping & Crafts in Rabat
• A Romantic Weekend in Rabat
• Rabat for History Lovers: Monuments & UNESCO Sites
• Surfing & Beaches Around Rabat
• The Bou Regreg River & Boats
• Kasbah of the Udayas: A Visiting Guide
• Royal Palace & Mechouar, Rabat: The Dar al-Makhzen from Outside
• Rabat National Zoo: Atlas Lions & Family Day Out
• Mohammed VI Museum of Modern Art: Rabat's Flagship Gallery
• Rabat's Ville Nouvelle: Avenue Mohammed V & the Art Deco City
• Rabat Festivals & Events: Mawazine, Jazz & More
• Rabat Street Art & Murals: The Jidar Open-Air Gallery
• Rabat UNESCO World Heritage: A Capital of Shared Heritage

Plan the trip — when, where and how.

• The Best Time to Visit Morocco
• Is Morocco Safe to Visit?
• Morocco Visa & Entry Requirements
• What to Pack for Morocco
• Morocco Travel Costs & Budget
• Getting Around Morocco
• Moroccan Food & Drink
• Morocco Etiquette & Customs
• Morocco Itinerary: 7 Days
• Morocco Itinerary: 10 Days
• SIM Cards & Internet in Morocco
• Travelling in Morocco During Ramadan
• Morocco for Women Travellers
• Morocco with Kids: A Family Travel Guide
• Morocco Photography Guide
• Moroccan Arabic & French Phrases for Travellers
• Morocco Honeymoon Guide
• Morocco Itinerary: 14 Days — The Grand Two-Week Route
• Sahara Desert Tour Guide: Merzouga, Chigaga & Zagora
• Trekking the Atlas Mountains: Toubkal, Imlil & Beyond
• Surfing in Morocco: Taghazout, Agadir & Imsouane
• Things to Do in Marrakech: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Fes: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Chefchaouen: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Essaouira: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Agadir: The Essential Guide
• Shopping in the Souks: What to Buy, Fair Prices & Tips
• Things to Do in Rabat: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Tangier: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Casablanca: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Ouarzazate: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Meknes: The Essential Guide
• Morocco in Winter: What to Expect & Where to Go
• Morocco in Summer: Heat, Coast & What Still Works
• Marrakech to Merzouga: Routes, Times & Transport Options
• Morocco Solo Travel: An Honest Guide
• Morocco Family Itinerary: 10 Days with Children
• How Many Days Do You Need in Morocco?
• Best Time to Visit Marrakech
• Best Time to Visit the Sahara in Morocco
• Morocco Travel Checklist: Everything to Do Before You Go
• Getting from Casablanca Airport (CMN) to Your Destination
• Morocco Travel Insurance: What You Need & Why
• eSIMs for Morocco: The Traveller's Guide to Staying Connected
• Is Tap Water Safe to Drink in Morocco?
• What to Wear in Morocco: Dress Code for Travellers
• Morocco Public Holidays & Festivals
• Best Beaches in Morocco
• Where to Stay in Morocco: Riads, Hotels & Desert Camps
• Moroccan Souvenirs: What to Buy & Where
• Morocco with a Baby or Toddler: A Practical Guide
• Morocco Road Trip Guide: Routes, Tips & What to Expect
• Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech: The Complete Route Guide
• Best Time to Visit Fes: Weather, Crowds & What to Expect
• Morocco Camel Trekking: How to Plan the Perfect Sahara Ride
• Moroccan Cooking Classes: What to Expect & Where to Book
• Best Time to Visit Chefchaouen: Season, Weather & Practical Tips

Day-by-day routes you can follow.

• Rabat Itinerary: 2 Days in Morocco's Capital
• Rabat & Casablanca Itinerary: 3 Days on the Coast
• Imperial Cities Itinerary: Rabat, Meknes & Fes in 5 Days
• Atlantic Capitals Itinerary: Rabat, Casablanca & El Jadida in 4 Days
• Rabat Weekend Itinerary: 48 Hours in the Capital
• Rabat Culture Itinerary: 3 Days of Kasbahs, Ruins & Art
• Rabat with Kids: 3-Day Family Itinerary
• Rabat to Fes by Train: 2-Day Itinerary
• Rabat to Tangier Itinerary: 3 Days on the High-Speed Line
• Rabat & Atlantic Surf Itinerary: 4 Days, Capital to the Coast
• Rabat Itinerary: 7 Days, Capital to the Imperial North

Honest side-by-side decisions.

• Rabat vs Casablanca: Which City Should You Base Yourself In?
• Rabat vs Fes: Which Imperial City Suits You Best?
• Kasbah of the Udayas vs Chellah: Which Rabat Landmark First?
• Rabat Day Trip vs Overnight Stay: How Long Do You Need?
• Rabat vs Marrakech: Calm Capital or Red City Spectacle?
• Train from Rabat: Casablanca vs Fes — Which Day Trip Wins?
• Rabat vs Tangier: Royal Capital or Gateway to Europe?
• Rabat vs Meknes: Two Imperial Capitals Compared
• Rabat vs Chefchaouen: Coastal Capital or Blue Mountain Town?
• Rabat vs Salé: Crossing the Bouregreg — Which Side Wins?
• Rabat vs Casablanca for a Layover: Where to Spend Your First Night?
• Rabat Culture vs Coast: Monuments or the Atlantic Beaches?
• Rabat vs Asilah: Royal Capital or Whitewashed Art Town?
• Volubilis from Rabat vs Meknes: Which Base for the Roman Ruins?
• Is Rabat Worth Visiting? An Honest Answer
• Rabat: Day Trip vs Staying a Night or Two
• Rabat vs Essaouira: Royal Capital or Windswept Arts Town?
• Hassan Tower vs Chellah: Which Rabat Monument First?
• Rabat vs Agadir: Heritage Capital or Atlantic Beach Resort?

Cities, deserts and the coast.

• Marrakech
• Fes
• Chefchaouen
• Sahara & Merzouga
• Essaouira
• Atlas Mountains
• Tangier
• Ouarzazate & Aït Ben Haddou
• Casablanca
• Rabat
• Meknes
• Agadir
• Dadès & Todra Gorges
• Ouzoud Falls
• Agafay Desert
• Ourika Valley
• Asilah
• Zagora
• Imlil
• Taroudant
• Taghazout
• Ifrane
• Dakhla
• Skoura
• Tinghir
• Oualidia
• Volubilis & Moulay Idriss
• Midelt
• Sidi Ifni
• El Jadida
• Azrou
• Moulay Bousselham
• Tétouan
• Tafraout
• Mirleft
• Larache
• Béni Mellal
• Rissani
• M'Hamid el Ghizlane
• Aït Bougmez Valley
• Akchour
• Saïdia

Private, tailor-made journeys.

• Hassan Tower & Mohammed V Mausoleum
• Kasbah of the Udayas & Andalusian Gardens
• Chellah — Roman Ruins & Merinid Necropolis
• Rabat in Full, Privately
• Rabat Medina, Souks & Andalusian Gardens
• Royal Palace, the Bouregreg & Salé
• Salé Medina & the Abu al-Hasan Medersa
• Meknes & Volubilis — UNESCO Day Trip
• Moulay Idriss Zerhoun & Volubilis
• Casablanca & the Hassan II Mosque
• Atlantic Coast — Temara, Skhirat & Plage des Nations
• Mehdia, Kenitra & the Sidi Boughaba Lagoon