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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"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...
You can also watch this episode on video, where you'll see some of John's fabulous photos!
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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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"Buy a Moroccan Rug and Support the Work of Local Women"
Today's episode features the Akhnif Lglaoui Carpet Co-Operative, located just south of Aït Benhaddou and Ouarzazate, about 150 miles south of Marrakech.
Learn about rugmaking in an informative, curious, no-pressure environment...
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"Exploring Hiking & Berber Culture in Telouet, the High Atlas mountains of Morocco"
Combine outstanding hiking and trekking with authentic Amazigh (Berber) cultural experiences by visiting the town of Telouet, in the heart of the stunning High Atlas Mountains.
Our episode today features a conversat...
This episode also has a video version on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: "Travel to Morocco in 2025: Travel Highlights to Help Your Planning"
Or stay here for the audio version - your choice!
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Morocco had a banner year in 2024, with tourist numbers reaching over 17 million, a number predicted for 2026 and yet reached two years ahead of time.
With new air routes getting underway...
Palm trees and snow?
T-shirts in the afternoon, winter coats in the evening?
This is Morocco in winter, and it's a fun time to explore!
As we head into 2025, if you are thinking of putting together a quick winter trip to Morocco, especially for those of our listeners in Europe, this replay episode gives you some useful info on what to expect and how to prepare.
January, February and March a...
Come with us and discover some of Morocco's amazing local food, direct from the source in this dynamic live-recorded walking tour of the food stalls in Marrakech.
Azdean is joined by local food guide Ahmed, who takes us through the sweet and the savory, from dishes that are common across the country to those only found, or perfected, in Marrakech specifically.
We start with the olives. Olives have a long and ...
We continue our series on the history of the Amazigh (Berber) people, with part four of the conversation between Azdean, co-host Sam and our researcher, Hiba.
In this episode, we delve into the Amazigh language, its importance to cultural identity, and the role of the Amazigh flag. Azdean, Hiba and Sam discuss the Tifinagh script, its ancient origins, and the preservation of the Amazigh language despite historical invasion...
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 and amenities, and so much more.
Shortcut your research and get your ...
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