Destination Morocco Podcast
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 for the real Morocco, with suggestions of places to see, exciting activities and attractions, what to expect and what to include on your itinerary. We meet locals and guides, fellow travellers, learn about costs and prices, safety, especially for female travellers, the kinds of scams to look out for in the bazaars, useful phrases in local languages, and so much more. Our podcast unpacks the mystery, opening up discovery of an amazing land. We invite you along for the journey.
Episodes
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"Discover a Real Morocco Cooking Class Experience"
After the inspiring ideas of our last episode, 'Food Travel in Morocco: What to Order When You Visit', this week we take you a step further, into an actual Moroccan kitchen!
The hosts at Riad Ghita in Fès welcome us behind the scenes for a genuine Moroccan cooking ...
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"Food Travel in Morocco: What to Order When You Visit"
Dig in with us to this fun conversation that provides a great overview of Moroccan gastronomy and its cultural importance.
Azdean and producer Ted take a look at some of the popular dishes you'll find in Morocco, some you've probably heard of, and others which might be l...
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"Rabat: Morocco's Dynamic Modern Capital"
Today we are in Rabat, looking out over the ocean from the Kasbah Oudaya, at the edge of the old Medi...
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"A Couple's Guide to Romantic Morocco"
Our episode this week puts specific focus on the Moroccan experience for couples: whether you're on your honeymoon, a vacation or maybe even planning to elope, Morocco is truly one of the world's great romantic destinations.
Morocco was in fact ranked number one in 2022 for destin...
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"Exploring the Remarkable Ruins of Volubilis"
Scarcely a 30 minute drive north of Meknes are the Roman ruins of Volubilis one of the must-see highlights in Morocco.
It is an easy day trip from Meknes, or even Fes, and well worth the stop. Volubilis is one of the most extensive and detailed Roman ruins outside of Europe, and...
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"How to Find Authentic Cultural Experiences in Morocco"
Azdean is joined again by producer Ted to chat about the rich variety of cultural activities available to visitors, something that is often requested by Destination Morocco's guests. Travellers want to experience Morocco's real culture, whether it's the cooking, t...
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"Morocco's Getting Busy: Book Your Trip Early!"
Azdean is joined today by Destination Morocco producer Ted Cragg for an update on current travel trends and predictions for tourism in Morocco, as we head towards the end of 2025, with an eye on 2026.
Morocco is getting busier and busier, and with some major events coming up, there ...
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"How a Blind Tour Guide Shows Tourists the Best of Casablanca"
Khalil Nejjary is a blind tour guide in Casablanca, and when Azdean visited the city and the incredible Hassan II Mosque, he finally had the chance to invite him on the podcast, in person.
We previously published this episode in audio form, but we now ...
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"Discover a Unique Merzouga Desert Camp Experience"
Azdean sits down with Mr. Said, manager and co-owner of Sahara Sky Luxury Camp, located in the heart of the desert, yet just 23 miles from the town of Erfoud, the local service centre.
Said and Azdean sit down to talk about how he founded his camp, how they main...
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Discover Gnawa: Morocco's Indigenous Music (YouTube)
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Gnaoua (also spelled Gnawa) music is known as Morocco's indigenous music, brought to the modern-day country over centuries from nomads across north Africa, and gradually adapted to various regional interpretations.
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A Food Tasting Tour in the Heart of Marrakech! (YouTube)
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Today's live episode takes you on a culinary food tour through the famous Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, in the heart of Marrakech, with Azdean and local guide Mr. Ahmed.
Together, they delve into the rich culinary traditions of the area, first with a visit to the olive se...
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Where you can find genuine Argan oil, from an ethical source (YouTube)
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Discover the versatile and distinctly Moroccan product of Argan Oil in today's conversation, recorded live at the Zin Cooperative, just outside of Essaouira.
Argan oil can be pressed into both edible or cosmetic use, and our guest Chiadma explains t...
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The Magic of Meknes! Morocco's Imperial Secret (YouTube)
Today we feature 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.
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"Create the Tour YOU Want in Morocco"
When you're the type of traveller, particularly to Morocco, who would like to get past the overwhelm and uncertainties of crafting your own trip around the country and take a guided tour instead, it's easy to then get bombarded by the various discount trips, package...
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"Why Chefchaouen is a Unique Gem Within Morocco"
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...
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A Morocco Travel Itinerary That's Made for Photographers!
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Photographer and dedicated world traveller John Hernandez joins Azdean today to share his inspiring travel experience to Morocco, with an emphasis on photography.
John recently travelled from Tangier, down through ...
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Shopping in the Souks of Marrakech: An Insider's Tour!
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If you want to see what it's like visiting the souk, going into a real artisan shop: the sales pitch, the bartering, the valuable information and explanations, the language barriers and yet finding common ground and understanding - this will be an eye-opening episode.
Azdean to...
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"From Texas to Marrakech: American Impressions of Morocco"
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One evening in Marrakech, at the conclusion of their tour, Azdean sat down with three of Destination Morocco's tour guests from Texas: Eric, Allison and her brother Matt, to chat about their tour experience, and their impressions and reflections upon visiti...
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"What Travel in Morocco Was Like in 1989"
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World traveller Cathy Nesbitt joins Azdean on today's episode with a special story of visiting Morocco way back in 1989.
Cathy and her future husband arrived off the boat in Ceuta, thinking they were already in Morocco, but a crash course in geopolitics and navigation quickl...
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How do Moroccans Celebrate Ramadan?
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Ramadan in 2025 starts on the evening of Friday, February 28th and goes until Saturday, March 29th, 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 world, Morocco being no exceptio...
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