What's Going on in Morocco Right Now: Travel Updates from Marrakech

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Jan 1, 2026

Discover the vibrant tourism scene in Marrakech as Azdean shares firsthand experiences and insights. Learn about a unique group tour itinerary that includes stunning landscapes, cave dwellings, and Berber encounters. Get tips on dietary requests when traveling through remote areas and the importance of planning ahead for meals. With the African Cup bringing an influx of visitors, discover why now is the perfect time to visit before the crowds increase. New direct flights are making access easier, promising an exciting future for travelers.

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ANECDOTE

Full Casablanca-to-Marrakech Circuit

Azadeen joined a 9-day group that began and ended in Casablanca and toured Rabat, Fes, the Dadès Valley, Merzouga desert and Marrakech.
He emphasized the group's generosity and local impact through shopping and charitable donations during the trip.

ANECDOTE

Secret Cave Home Visit

The group visited a living cave dwelling near a high school where a family has lived for generations and modernized with electricity.
Azadeen described the cave as warm in winter and cool in summer, and the visit lasted about an hour and a half including mint tea.

ADVICE

Confirm Dietary Needs Before Remote Stops

Tell your tour operator about dietary restrictions well in advance because remote towns and deserts have limited food options.
Bring or have guides bring specific supplies when traveling to isolated villages to avoid food problems.

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"What's Going on in Morocco Right Now: Travel Updates from Marrakech"

Learn about the latest goings-on in Morocco, direct from the source: Azdean shares with us what tourism is like right now in Marrakech and beyond, as he calls in direct from the red city.

Our conversation today includes a summary of a group tour from Casablanca to Fez, driving down to Merzouga desert, through Dadès Valley and over the mountains to Marrakech. Along the way, the group stopped at a unique and secret cave dwelling, still inhabited, although at least a little modernized!

And a look at how to make dietary requests and come prepared when you travel here. Remember, on a tour your tour director will help make sure that ingredients and special supplies are accounted for, since Merzouga and the villages along the way are certainly quite isolated. Which is of course part of the attraction!

Azdean is there, on the ground as the African Cup completes its setup: there are football fans everywhere, and media from around the world there to cover the event.

As we enter 2026, we look at how busy the country expects to be, and why it may in fact be the best time to visit, because it's only going to get busier as the football World Cup approaches, and even more attention is focused on Morocco. Things are busy, but you can still get in before the crowds get even heavier.

Azdean even took a direct flight from Atlanta to Marrakech, thanks to the new service from Delta Airlines. With multiple options from the US and Canada to Casablanca and/or Marrakech, travel to Morocco is becoming even easier.

This is a special episode for us: although we've done some extra bonus episodes and live q&a replays, we consider this one to be our official 100th episode! Thank you to our wonderful listeners and viewers who have been there on this nearly four year journey, we're proud to be the trailblazing podcast for travel in Morocco, and are excited for more great topics and guests to come in the new year!

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