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Tétouan, Morocco is a hidden gem within Morocco. It has a small but quaint medina with fair prices and calm interactions. Visit the tanneries in Tétouan for a real look into how Moroccan leather is dyed and used to make beautiful leather products.
Moroccan handicrafts are made by hand using traditional tools and methods to create them from scratch. Visit the Mosaïque Et Poterie De Fes in Fez and the Royal Artisan School with Green Olive Arts in Tétouan to learn more about how these products are made from start to finish. Buy some for yourself to take home, but don’t forget to haggle.
The Fez medina is the largest medina in all of Morocco. Each entrance has a large archway, blue on the outside and green on the inside. Within the medina you will see camel heads, goat heads, a food market, homeless cats, leather products, ceramics, and many more treasures for purchase. Drink some freshly squeezed orange juice and embrace the culture of Fez.
What to buy when traveling to Morocco, including leather products bags and shoes, paintings, handwoven rugs, and ceramics. How to haggle with the locals in Morocco. Tips and tricks for getting the best prices and saving money on your trip.
What to expect when visiting Morocco during Ramadan. A wider variety of Moroccan pastries will be available than usual. People will be fasting all day. Around 7:30 PM, you’ll hear the call to prayer and see people dive into their food and break their fast. Many people eat a traditional Moroccan breakfast to break their fast.
Moroccan families don’t bake their own bread but instead, take it to the communal oven to be baked by an expert baker in a large brick-lined oven. The majority of people use the communal oven even if they have ovens in their own homes. It is a way to connect with their community and bring unity.
What you should expect to eat when visiting Morocco for breakfast, lunch, and dinner including food cooked in a tajine. Drink lots of Moroccan mint tea and freshly squeezed orange juice. Rghalf is a chewy and crispy Moroccan pancake best with fresh local goat cheese. Pastillas are either stuffed with chicken or veggies and wrapped in fillo dough.
Chefchaouen, Morocco is called, The Blue City, because the whole city is painted blue. How to get there by bus and taxi, what to wear when visiting, and some history about the city and why it is blue.
Chefchaouen, Morocco has a fabulous local market with good quality cheap produce and other food items. Families work together to buy and sell goods. Make sure to check it out when visiting The Blue City. My favorite child’s backpack with a leash that I use for Jimmy when traveling.
Chefchaouen, The Blue City, is a great place to visit in Northern Morocco. Haggle with the vendors and shop, eat Moroccan food and pastries, hang with the locals, and enjoy the beautiful, blue, picturesque town. Eat at Casa Aladdin, Casa Hassan, and Mandala Pizzeria. Great playground for kids near the main parking lot.
When visiting Morocco, be sure to eat a Moroccan pastry. They are an affordable sweet treat made from fried dough and drenched in honey. Some are filled with nuts and dates. They are traditionally eaten during Ramadan, but you can find them all year round.
Volubilis ancient Roman ruins are a must see when in Northern Morocco. They are near the towns Moulay Idriss and Meknes. Go at sunset and hire a tour guide to get the most out of your visit.
The Lina Ryad and Spa is the best hotel to stay at during your time in Chefchaouen, Morocco. It has the perfect central location, is accommodating towards kids, and has breathtaking terrace views of the whole city.
Riad Fes Maya is an old palace that has been converted into a hotel in Fez, Morocco. It has a relaxing spa, gorgeous rooms, and amazing homemade Moroccan food.
