Morocco
An Underwater Train Could Link Europe and Africa by 2030
The train would travel between Madrid and Casablanca in under six hours.
By Jessica Puckett
What It's Like to Fly Royal Air Maroc Business Class
On the 8-hour nonstop flight from New York to Casablanca, expect fast-tracked security, lie-flat seats, and Moroccan mint tea.
By Megan Spurrell
Healing Emotional Trauma at a Surf-Therapy Retreat in Morocco
Nirpal Dhaliwal flows back to himself on the Atlantic.
By Nirpal Dhaliwal
Women Who Travel Podcast: Spending Seven Months With Morocco's Nomads
Host Lale Arikoglu chats with adventurer Alice Morrison about her intrepid quest and the big camel characters she met along the way.
By CNT Editors
In Marrakech, a Fresh Swell of Charming Hotels and Chic Boutiques
From chic riads in the medina to farmhouses on the outskirts, Marrakech is ready to welcome travelers back.
By Cynthia Rosenfeld
In Morocco, a Thousand-Year-Old Storytelling Tradition Adapts to the 21st Century
Storytelling has been a cornerstone of Moroccan culture for a millennium—but new experiences and an annual festival are bringing the practice to a wider audience.
By Shivani Somaiya
Women Who Travel Podcast: Faouzia on How Morocco Shapes Her Music
Host Lale Arikoglu sits down with the singer-songwriter to talk about visiting the country she left as a child, adjusting to rural Canada, and how her heritage is shaping her new music.
By CNT Editors
How to Support Morocco Earthquake Survivors—and Where to Donate
Plus, how to thoughtfully navigate upcoming travel plans to the country.
By Juliet Kinsman
How Artisans, Curators, and Designers Are Telling the Story of Contemporary Tangier
A new generation of native Tangier creatives are taking the reins to reclaim their city's narrative.
By Stephanie Rafanelli
In Morocco, Maryam el Gardoum Is Nurturing a New Generation of Women Surfers
The five-time surf champion founded Tamraght's Dihya Surf School to get more women riding the waves.
By Frankie Adkins
On a Family Journey to Morocco's Southern Coast, a Writer Reckons with His Homeland's Religious History
Moved by the tales he heard from his father as a boy, Saki Knafo takes his family to Morocco's Anti-Atlas mountains to connect with his Jewish heritage.
By Saki Knafo
The Most Beautiful Riads in Marrakech Where You Can Book a Stay
Behold some of the most picturesque interior gardens and courtyards in Morocco's red city.
By Lauren Burvill
Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Old Fez, Morocco
Tour guides’ secrets to getting around Old Fez and its walled medina—one of the largest car-free urban zones in the world.
By Lindsay Cohn
A Road Trip Through Mountains and Desert in Morocco’s Rif Region
This less-traveled stretch of Morocco is home to swimming holes in the desert, Mediterranean beaches, and caught-in-time mountain villages.
By Christopher Garis
A Local’s Guide to Morocco
Beauty entrepreneur Hind Sebti on her love of Tangier and Moroccan craftsmanship.
By Sarah Khan
Meet the Makers Combining Marrakech’s Artisanal Past with Modern Design
A new set of creators are tapping into Marrakech’s craft heritage to give the city even greater influence on the global stage.
By Tara StevensPhotography by Jack Johns
How to Spend a Day in Marrakech, According to the City’s Chicest Hotelier
Meryanne Loum-Martin, owner of boutique hotel Jnane Tamsna, shares her insider’s guide to the city, from design stores to DJ sets.
By Erin Florio
The Oberoi Marrakech: First In
Ten years in the making, the Oberoi Marrakech finally opens its doors.
By Stephanie Rafanelli
Africa’s Contemporary Art World Is Finding a Home in Marrakech
Where to see buzzy, contemporary art from Africa in Morocco's creative capital.
By Christine Ajudua
The Five-Stop Shopping Guide to Tangier
Where to find rugs, perfume, and antiques in Morocco's less-touristed shopping city.
By Erin Florio