Revolutionizing Your Journey: Travel With Points & Miles

Morocco Reimagined: Culture, Riads, and Real Connections with Azdean of Destinations Morocco (Ep. 115)

Feb 25, 2026
A lively tour of Morocco beyond postcards. Conversations cover dining in local homes, staying in riads, and visiting Berber families for genuine cultural immersion. Practical topics include safety tips, using local guides, planning timelines, money and transport advice, and how points and miles can make Morocco more accessible. Highlights also touch on family travel, accessibility, and avoiding common planning mistakes.
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ADVICE

Expect Modern Amenities In Tourist Lodging

  • Do expect modern amenities: most riads and desert lodgings now offer air conditioning and heating.
  • Azdean notes that compared to a decade ago, AC availability is widespread across tourist accommodations.
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Avoid Self-Drive And Rely On Private Transport

  • Avoid driving yourself or relying on public transport for complex multi-destination trips; private vehicles and drivers save time and reduce rental scams.
  • Trains like Al Boraq serve main cities but can't reach deserts or many rural spots.
ADVICE

Bring Small Cash And Use Bank ATMs

  • Do bring limited cash on arrival (around $50) and rely on ATMs in banks during business hours for larger withdrawals.
  • Use ATMs in major cities and avoid isolated or gas-station ATMs en route to deserts to prevent card loss.
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