Destination Morocco Travel Agency offers customized tours to Morocco, including private tours and small group tours, complete with private guides and drivers. Our goal is for you to experience Morocco like a native, while providing personal service and customized itineraries at an affordable price. On our podcast, join Destination Morocco's Azdean Elmoustaquim as he takes you on an exploration of his country's distinct culture, vibrant history and stunning attractions. Azdean prepares you fo ...
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Welcome to 'Land of Mankind,' the podcast that allows you to journey alongside those who have left their mark on Morocco's 🇲🇦 past and present. My name is Ayah: I’m a 20-year-old Moroccan storyteller with a compulsive urge to dig stories and time-travel. Through my storytelling, driven by the humble desire to honor Morocco's diverse voice, with each episode you’ll breathe life into history and words, immersing yourself in memorial spaces. 📜Follow me on Instagram & TikTok: @ayahchoukri, for w ...
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Welcome to the Smoking & The Earth Is Flat & Morocco podcast, where amazing things happen.
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Welcome to the Business in Morocco podcast, the podcast that discusses all things business and all things Morocco. The show is hosted by Ryan Maimone and Ryan Kirk and our goal is to share our knowledge and experiences in order to help you gain wisdom, skills, and habits that can help you succeed in business and in life. You can learn more about us by going to our website www.moroccopodcast.com or you can email us at ryan@moroccopodcast.com
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This blog is under construction. We hope that a researcher obtains a grant to load Bowles' music as podcasts, and uses his field notes to enrich what is a treasure of Moroccan music as it existed in mid-20th century.
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This podcast is recorded in the Moroccan dialect of Arabic in order to most effectively communicate with the people of the region to spread awareness about TB and ways to improve disease outcomes. The colloquial style of the language will reach a greater audience of people affected by TB in hopes of reducing its transmission.
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A weekly podcast featuring short interviews with Peace Corps volunteers serving in Morocco. This is an informal and unofficial way to get to know our fellow PCVs better, to hear us share our stories, and to give us an additional opportunity to connect with one another through our service. Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is mine alone and does not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Government, the Peace Corps, or the Moroccan Government.
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All About Riads: Why staying in Morocco's unique accommodation is a must for your trip (replay)
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Riads are a wonderful way to experience Morocco, and we highly recommend you include them in your itinerary as much as possible. This episode is a replay of a popular episode devoted to riads, and talks about what exactly are riads, their history and development, how they have evolved as options for travellers, what to expect in terms of service an…
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Travel Agents' Special! How to talk about Morocco to your clients
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This episode also has a video version on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: "Travel Agents' Special! How to talk about Morocco to your clients" Or stay here for the audio version - your choice! --- We take a behind-the-scenes look in today's episode of Destination Morocco podcast, with a different theme and focus than our usual series. Azde…
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From Capitals to Afterthoughts and Back Again: The Stories of Meknes & Volubilis (live walking tour)
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Today we visit the imperial city of Meknes, which has a prominent place in Morocco's history and culture, particularly as it relates to the Alaouite Dynasty, who continue to reign as the ruling family of Morocco today. In the mid-17th Century, sultan Moulay Isma'il chose Meknes as his capital. Over the next 50 years, he rebuilt the city on a monume…
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IDRIS I (788-791): Founder of the Moroccan Muslim State
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In this episode, Idris I, the founder of the Idrisid dynasty in Morocco, takes center stage. After fleeing the Abbasid Caliphate, he established a new reign that shaped the future of Islamic North Africa. His influence marked a turning point in the region’s history, leaving a legacy that endures to this day. SOURCES: « Histoire des Berbères », by I…
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"The Amazigh Chronicles" - The Ancient Amazigh Civilization and Their Contribution to History (Part 3)
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We return to our series on the history of the Amazigh (Berber) people, with part three of the conversation between Azdean, co-host Sam and our researcher, Hiba. Our first two episodes covered an overview of Amazigh culture and history ("The Amazigh Chronicles" - The Berber History of Morocco, Part 1), followed by an in-depth look at the various tri…
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BOU HMARA [3/3]: The Fake Sultan who Deceived Morocco | Moulay Abdelhafid, France, Spain & the End
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The series is finally coming full circle: part 3 of Bou Hmara, the man who wanted to be sultan instead of the Sultan. CONTACT: Email: ayah.achoukri@gmail.com Instagram: @ayahchoukri TikTok: @ayahchoukri YouTube: Ayah CHOUKRI | History of Morocco SOURCES: « Lords of the Atlas : the rise and fall of the House of Glaoua, 1893-1956 » by Maxwell Gavin (…
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Exploring Unique Moroccan Cultural Experiences
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This episode also has a video version on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: "What Are Some of Morocco's Unique Cultural Experiences?" Or stay here for the audio version - your choice! --- Morocco offers many unique cultural experiences and attractions, including many you might be aware of, but with their own distinct Moroccan twist. This po…
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Discover Morocco's Amazing Selection of Luxury Accommodation. Live Q&A
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This is a replay of the Live Q&A recording of Friday, September 6, "Discover Morocco's Amazing Selection of Luxury Accommodation." Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel for even more details and tourist ideas, and particularly for the visuals that accompany our conversation. Maps, photos and more await you there! "Discover Morocco's Amazing…
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BOU HMARA [2/3] : The Fake Sultan who Deceived Morocco | From a masquerade to a civil war
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CONTACT: Email: ayah.achoukri@gmail.com Instagram: @ayahchoukri TikTok: @ayahchoukri YouTube: Ayah CHOUKRI | History of Morocco SOURCES: « Lords of the Atlas : the rise and fall of the House of Glaoua, 1893-1956 » by Maxwell Gavin (page 82 onward) « Bou Hmara’s European Connexion: The Commercial Relations of a Moroccan Warlord » by Ross E. Dunn « L…
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Today we have a two-part episode with some excerpts of audio recordings on location from Azdean and Sam's tour around Morocco in 2023. It continues the theme from our previous episode (#67), where we were in Chefchaouen on the same trip. Today, we are still in northern Morocco. We start off in Rabat, looking out over the ocean from the Kasbah Ouday…
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BOU HMARA [1/3] : the Fake Sultan who deceived Morocco | The early days
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In this new 3-parts series, I take you through the story of Bou Hmara, a con artist who shook Morocco’s Alaoui dynasty in the early 20th century at the dawn of the European protectorates. Pretending to be a long lost prince, the brother of Sultan Moulay Abdelaziz, Bou Hmara used strategy, clever schemes and a good dose of lies to gain power wealth …
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(1981) CASABLANCA BREAD RIOTS: the Protests, full Rundown of Moroccan Economy in 1960s-80s, Legacy
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📖 SOURCES : La synthèse complète du Rapport final établi par l’Instance (royale) de Reconciliation et d’Equité (IER), 2004 “Émeutes et mouvements sociaux au Maghreb” by Institut Maghreb-Europe (page 257) “Le Maroc et la crise economique” by Marcel Amphoux for the “Revue d’économie politique” “Profil de la croissance économique au Maroc : 1960 �à 20…
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HASSAN 2 & the Skhirat Military Coup (1971) || a Deep Dive in the Events & the Aftermath
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SOURCES [for the entire series] : « La Mémoire d’un Roi », by Eric Laurent (transcripted conversations with the King) - paper « La dimension D’un Roi », by Fouad Babana El Alaoui — paper « Hassan 2 entre tradition & absolutisme » by Ignace Dall (full pdf available online) CONTACT: Instagram: @ayahchoukri TikTok: @ayahchoukri Email: ayah.achoukri@gm…
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TAOUGRAT OULT AISSA: a Moroccan Female Voice of Amazigh Resistance against Colonialism
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In this episode, join me as I dive into the life and the historical significance of Taougrat Oult Aissa, an Amazigh poetess and ahidous singer from the Middle Atlas region of Morocco. Born in the 19th century, she is remembered for her contributions to Amazigh culture during a critical period marked by French colonialism in Morocco. Taougrat Oult A…
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HASSAN 2: a Child on the Steps of the Throne || Part 1 [ENG. TRANS.]
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SOURCES [for the entire series] : « La Mémoire d’un Roi », by Eric Laurent (transcripted conversations with the King) - paper « La dimension D’un Roi », by Fouad Babana El Alaoui — paper « Hassan 2 entre tradition & absolutisme » by Ignace Dall (full pdf available online) CONTACT: Instagram: @ayahchoukri TikTok: @ayahchoukri Email: ayah.achoukri@gm…
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A Visit to Chefchaouen, the Blue City
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Azdean sits down on location with local guide Hamid to learn about the history of Chefchaouen, the famous blue city of northern Morocco. This small town roughly 4 hours north of Fes, or 2 hours south of Tangier, has been attracting tourists for decades and, in the age of Instagram, gets more popular every year. As Hamid and Azdean emphasize, Chefch…
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Just how easy is it to travel to, and around, Morocco?
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This episode also has a video version on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: Just how easy is it to travel to, and around, Morocco? or stay here for the audio version - your choice! -- In today's episode of Destination Morocco podcast, Azdean and Sam respond to a common question they receive: Just how easy is it to travel to Morocco? This is…
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How Discount Tours in Morocco End Up Costing You 3X More (Or Worse)
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This episode also has a video version on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: How Discount Tours in Morocco End Up Costing You 3X More (Or Worse), or stay here for the audio version - your choice! -- Our good friend Siham (Ep. 24) returns to continue the discussion with Azdean and Sam from Ep. 62 (May 15, 2024) about dangerous scams and unsee…
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Movies Filmed in Morocco (And How to Visit the Locations). Live Q&A
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This is a replay of the Live Q&A recording of Friday, July 5, "Movies Filmed in Morocco (And How to Visit the Locations)." Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel for even more details and tourist ideas, and particularly for the visuals that accompany our conversation. Maps, photos and more await you there! Movies Filmed in Morocco (And How t…
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In today's episode of Destination Morocco podcast, Azdean and Sam discuss common misconceptions about traveling to Morocco. They debunk myths related to the dress code, safety, LGBTQ+ community, and whether there's more to see in Morocco than just Marrakech (!). They also address the availability of Western amenities, the use of credit cards, and t…
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The Origins of the Imazighen (Berbers), natives of North Africa
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(RESOURCES BELOW) In this episode, I take you along with me as we explore the origin story of the Imazighen, the indigenous inhabitants of North Africa, also known as the Berbers. We examine a variety of historical perspectives and takes, spanning the evolution of what different historians believed to be the origin story of the Imazighen, until tod…
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Shopping in Morocco: Knowing What to Buy and How to Buy it! Live Q&A
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This is an excerpt of the Live Q&A recording of Friday, June 7, "Shopping in Morocco: What to Buy and How to Buy It." Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel for even more details and tourist ideas, and particularly for the visuals that accompany our conversation. Maps, photos and more await you there! Shopping in Morocco: What to Buy and How…
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"The Best Way to Experience Morocco" - Seeing Morocco Your Way, with Dan & Cierra
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Dan & Cierra McPherson travelled to Morocco with Destination Morocco and discovered far more than a generic tour experience. From secret stops to amazing cubbyhole restaurants, they received an authentic, unique exposure to Morocco’s people and culture. Cierra & Dan had a tall order for Destination Morocco when they got in touch with Azdean, lookin…
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How to Recognize a Dangerous, Life-Altering Scam
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We've talked about scams in Morocco a few times on the podcast, from one of our early episodes (Scams! How to Understand and Avoid Them) to one of our recent Live Q&A sessions, (Latest Scams: Staying Safe While Traveling in Morocco). It's a topic we often circle back to, because we want to make sure that all tourists, whether they travel with Desti…
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Finding a Morocco Tour at an Affordable Price. Live Q&A
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This is an excerpt of the Live Q&A recording of Friday, May 8, "Finding a Morocco Tour at an Affordable Price." Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel for even more details and tourist ideas, and particularly for the visuals that accompany our conversation. Maps, photos and more await you there! Finding Morocco Private-Style Tours at an Affo…
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Avoid These Cultural Gaffes When Traveling in Morocco
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Hop down after the episode description for an update on our podcast schedule and our new donor link! --- You've heard that Morocco is a modern, plural, largely Westernized country and, well, that is largely true. Dress or behave, within reason, as you would in most of Europe or North America and you won't feel out of place at all. But as always, th…
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Visiting Morocco's Secret Lake Resort
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In our recent Live Q&A session on secret places in Morocco off the tourist path, one such location is a stunning lake located east of Marrakech, a roughly three hour drive from the city. Perhaps because of this distance, and the fact that it is not on the main tourist routes, it is still largely known only to locals and the occasional informed tour…
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Getting Off the Tourist Path in Morocco. Live Q&A
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This is an excerpt of the Live Q&A recording of Wednesday, April 10, "Getting off the tourist path in Morocco." Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel for even more details and tourist ideas, and particularly for the visuals that accompany our conversation. Maps, photos and more await you there! Getting Off the Tourist Path in Morocco (YouTu…
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Navigating Travel Fails in Morocco: Tips for a Safe and Enjoyable Journey!
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"Travel Fails:" a popular theme in this era of do's, don't's and travel research, comes to the Destination Morocco podcast with today's episode, featuring Azdean, Hiba and Sam. They share their knowledge of travel in Morocco, as well as first-hand experience as travellers themselves in their country, to give you some useful tips of what to do (and …
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Fes Walking Tour Part 2: Visiting the Famous Fes Pottery Studio
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Azdean and his local Fes guide extraordinaire, Moulay Hafid Alami, conclude their tour of the old city with a visit to the pottery and ceramic studio, "Mosaique et Poterie de Fes." Located just to the east of the medina, this is more than a simple shop selling their beautiful craftwork (and there is a lot of it!). When you arrive, you get a guided …
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TOURIA CHAOUI : Morocco’s First Female Pilot || Wings of courage through the storm
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Touria Chaoui, the pioneer female aviator of the African and Arab worlds, met a tragic fate on March 1st, 1956, on the eve of Morocco’s independence. Her death remains a full mystery, as her assassination by an unknown assailant has never been officially solved… This tragedy made for an attempt to squash what the symbol she was embodying, but Touri…
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Fes Walking Tour Part 1: The Royal Palace, Jewish Quarter and the Tannery
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Experience the sounds and ambience of Fes in this live walking tour of the medina, during Azdean's tour in 2023. Accompanied by expert guide Moulay Hafid Alami, we start in Fes el Jdid, the 14th century quarter, learning about the Royal Palace of Fes and its seven golden doors (only created in the 1960's), and the importance of the neighboring Jewi…
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Exploring the Magical City of Fez. Live Q&A
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This is an excerpt of the Live Q&A recording of Wednesday, March 13, exploring the vibrant city of Fez. Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel for even more details and tourist ideas, and particularly for the visuals that accompany our conversation. Maps, photos and more await you there! Exploring the Magical City of Fez, video replay Azdean…
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We have dabbled in Fès since the start of the Destination Morocco podcast, as it has made an appearance in episodes such as our tour overview of Morocco, our discovery of famous Moroccan food, or in particular from our guests' stories, such as with Chantal and her family, who spent some memorable days in and around the city: Episode 4: A Guided Tou…
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ABD EL MOUMEN, part. 1 : "From Apprentice to Architect" || THE ALMOHAD CHRONICLES
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On today's episode, we diall back to 1080-94, in the empire of the reigning Almoravids that stretches across the North African soil, to witness a clash between 2 rival clans. Join me as we step into the journey of Abd el Moumen, one of the main driving forces behind the Almohad dynasty's ascent to power. Born into the mountainous Zenata tribe, Abd …
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Understanding Ramadan in Moroccan Culture
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You can also watch this video episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/FhPkzzzYjns Ramadan in 2024 starts on the evening of Sunday, March 10th and goes until Tuesday, April 9th, followed by the feast of Eid al-Fitr, or the ‘Feast of Fast-Breaking.' Despite its perhaps solemn reputation, Ramadan is a joyful time for Muslims around the w…
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Live Gnaoua Music: Discover Morocco's Powerful Musical Heritage
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We conclude our cultural tour of Morocco with a performance of Gnaoua (also spelled Gnawa) music, recorded live on location at a Merzouga desert camp and at a Marrakech restaurant. In between performances, Azdean sits down with Mohamed, a musician and member of the Gnaoua performers in Qser el Khamliya, a small village just south of Merzouga. Moham…
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Language Phrases for Travellers in Morocco. Live Q&A
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This episode is the audio replay of part our Destination Morocco live Q&A session, on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. You can find the full video version here on our YouTube channel. Our live Q&A session this month focused on identifying useful phrases in Moroccan languages that travellers can use while in the country. As a very multilingual country, thi…
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Multilingual Insights: Conversations with Mr Mustapha in Aït Ben Haddou
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Continuing on a bit further south from our last episode in Telouet, we follow Azdean on his summer tour down to Aït Ben Haddou, southern gateway to the High Atlas mountains and their stunning scenery and hiking. Aït Ben Haddou is a small town but is known for its traveller services, restaurants and accommodation, and its welcoming hospitality. In t…
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OUFKIR, part. 1 : “the Man behind the Betrayal”
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Resources that were used for the episodes :Morocco since 1860, E. Pennell (e-book)La mémoire d’un roi, entretiens Hassan II & Eric Laurent (book)Les jardins du roi : Oufkir, Hassan 2 et nous, Fatéma Oufkir (e-book)Vérités sur l'Afrique du Nord, Pierre Boyer de Latour La monarchie marocaine et la lutte pour le pouvoir : Hassan II face à l’opposition…
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Exploring Telouet's Berber Legacy with Local Historian Ali Ahdadi
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We continue our exploration of Berber/Amazigh culture with a visit to Telouet, a small village deep in the High Atlas Mountains, known for its kasbah, trekking and beautiful scenery. Azdean met with local guide and historian Ali Ahdadi to delve into Berber influence in the area and activities for travellers passing through. Telouet is a bit off the…
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"The Amazigh Chronicles" - The Rich Tapestry of Amazigh Tribes: History, Language, and Customs (Part 2)
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In today's episode of Destination Morocco podcast, Azdean, Hiba and Sam expand on the historical canvas and cultural fabric formed by the Amazigh, or Berber, tribes across North Africa. Our focus is an overview of some of the more prominent tribes and communities, who have had a long and lasting impact on the region. Long before modern political bo…
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Understanding Scams in Morocco: How to Travel with Confidence. Live Q&A
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This episode is the audio replay of our Destination Morocco live Q&A session, on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. You can find the video version here on our YouTube channel. In this month's session, Azdean, Sam and podcast producer Ted, navigate the labyrinth of traveller scams in the bustling streets and markets of Morocco. With a focus that is as practi…
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"The Amazigh Chronicles" - The Berber History of Morocco (Part 1)
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Who are the Moroccans? To a large extent, the native population of Morocco are the Amazigh people, whose presence and influence date back thousands of years. Commonly known as “Berbers,” in fact their preferred term, “Amazigh,” is a more positive, inclusive name that means “the free people.” Speaking the Tamazight language, and pronounced similar t…
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Getting Value for your Money in Morocco
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You’ve spent a lot of money to get to Morocco, especially to see it thoroughly and comprehensively. And even more importantly, your trip is the culmination of months or years of dreaming, planning, research and preparation. We all know that unexpected things can happen, from getting sick to breakdowns or even just surprisingly poor customer service…
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Rachel's Impromptu Adventure: Morocco on a Whim
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One of the great travel stories we’ve heard from a guest on the podcast was just over a year ago now. It was with Rachel Metcalfe, for whom Morocco went from being a remote, distant idea to, a month later, sitting on the airplane on her way to Casablanca. Destination Morocco took on the challenge of organizing her last-minute trip, and in this epis…
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Food & Cuisine: What do people eat in Morocco? What is tagine? Is there alcohol in Morocco? Live Q&A
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This episode is the audio replay of our Destination Morocco live Q&A session, on Wednesday, Dec. 13. You can find the video version here on our YouTube channel, with lots of visuals that go with the conversation. In this month's session, Azdean and Sam answered your questions about Morocco's fabulous food and cuisine. You've likely heard at least a…
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How a Blind Tour Guide Shows Tourists the Best of Casablanca
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Over the course of many episodes of the podcast, we’ve often mentioned a certain guide based in Casablanca. He has had a lasting and indelible impact on those who have had the pleasure of meeting him. Our guests on the podcast, from Chantal to Pablo and even Ted have remarked on his knowledge, warmth and spirit. Khalil Nejjary is his name, and when…
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Today's episode of Destination Morocco ponders the question of "What makes Morocco appealing?" What attracts people to Morocco, and what are their perceptions of the country before going there? Naturally there are always stereotypes and assumptions that build up over time, and as Azdean points out in this episode, Europeans are inevitably more fami…
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Where to Find a Genuine Moroccan Rug and a Positive, Ethical Shopping Experience
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Continuing our recent theme of shopping, tipping and travelling safely in Morocco, today's episode features the Akhnif Glaoui Carpet Co-Operative, located just south of Aït Benhaddou and Ouarzazate, about 150 miles south of Marrakech. Azdean visited this wonderful, genuine boutique back in June of this year, during the summer trip to Morocco, while…
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