
Heading to AFCON 2025 (Dec 21 – Jan 18)? Learn how to dress for Morocco’s winter weather, from stadium layering tips to traditional Moroccan wool gear.

Discover how the Atlas Lions are igniting Moroccan culture during AFCON 2025. Explore match-day food, Zellij-inspired soccer art, and the fan experience.

Discover Erfoud, Morocco’s fossil capital. Explore 300-million-year-old marine fossils, visit marble workshops, and learn about the ancient Sahara ocean.

Explore the Atlas Mountains: hike Jbel Toubkal from Imlil, discover Ourika Valley, and experience life in authentic Amazigh villages. Essential trekking guide.

M’hamid El Ghizlane, known as “Plain of the Gazelles,” is a small Moroccan oasis town at the end of the Drâa Valley, serving as a gateway to the isolated Erg Chigaga dunes. Rich in nomadic culture and historical significance, it hosts the Taragalte Festival, attracting travelers seeking authentic desert adventures and experiences.

Explore Rissani, the historic cradle of Morocco’s Alaouite Dynasty. Discover the ancient Sijilmassa ruins, the vibrant souk, and try the local Madfouna (Berber Pizza).

Laâyoune, a modern metropolis in Morocco’s Southern Provinces, serves as an economic hub and cultural cornerstone of Hassani identity. Founded by Spanish colonial authorities, it has transformed post-1975 into a key strategic city, vital for phosphate exports and renewable energy. With growing diplomatic importance, Laâyoune symbolizes Morocco’s vision for African integration and development.

The Moroccan Sahara is a stunning region characterized by diverse landscapes, including towering dunes, rocky plateaus, and lush oases. It offers unique cultural experiences, a rich Sahrawi-Hassani heritage, and breathtaking stargazing. The best times to visit are spring and autumn, with careful packing advised for temperature variations.