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Field notes from Morocco
A loose, slow journal from our planning desk in Casablanca. Stories, guides, and the quiet corners we keep coming back to — written for families who want to travel a little more slowly.
Weather in December in Marrakech: Rain & What to Pack for Families
Weather in December in Marrakech: What Families Should Really Expect Is Marrakech Warm in December? The Short Answer December in Marrakech is mild by day and cold after dark. Long…
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- Morocco Weather
- Family Travel Tips
- Moroccan Family Culture
- Morocco Family Safety And Health
- Morocco Family Tour Itineraries
- Moroccan Food and Dining
- Health And Wellness for Families
How Far is Casablanca From Marrakech?
How Far is Casablanca From Marrakech? The Marrakech Casablanca distance is 240 kilometers by road, or 220 kilometers in a straight line. That is the practical answer, but not the …
23 August 2026
Is Morocco safe for Jews?
Is Morocco safe for Jews? A traveler’s guide Walk through the mellah in Marrakech on a Friday afternoon and you will pass a working synagogue, a Jewish cemetery still cared …
22 August 2026
Lanterns in Morocco: names, meaning and where to buy them
Lanterns in Morocco: names, meaning and where to buy them Walk into any brass workshop in the Marrakech medina at 4 pm and you will hear it before you see it. A steady tap tap tap…
20 August 2026
Weather in Morocco December: A family travel guide
Weather in Morocco December: A family travel guide Late December in Morocco is a study in contrasts. In Marrakech, you can eat lunch in a sunlit riad courtyard at 20 Celsius, then…
29 July 2026
Alcohol in Morocco: rules, prices & where to buy
Alcohol in Morocco: rules, prices & where to buy Walk into a big Carrefour in Marrakech, past the produce and dry goods, and you will notice something odd. There is a set of d…
23 July 2026
Meet the People of Morocco: Berbers, Arabs, and the Soul of a Nation
The People of Morocco: Faces, Traditions, and Hospitality You’ll Meet on the Road You can spend a week walking the medinas of Morocco and never see the same face twice. A Ri…
19 July 2026
How to say hello in Morocco
How to say hello in Morocco The moment you say “salam” to a Moroccan shopkeeper instead of “hello”, something shifts. The expression, the tone, the whole r…
17 July 2026
August Weather in Morocco: What Families Should Know
August Weather in Morocco: A Family Traveler’s Guide to Planning the Perfect Trip The dashboard in your rental car reads 44 degrees Celsius when you pull into Merzouga at 2 …
17 July 2026