Destination Morocco Podcast

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.

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June 1, 2026 33 mins

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Get the Best of Independent and Group Travel"

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Come to Morocco this year, with our small group tour in November, and experience the best of Morocco in safety, comfort and convenience, while sharing a wonderful experience with new friends!

November 8-15, 2026: we want to bring you to Morocco!

This is no 50-person coach tour that is ...

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"Booking Travel to Morocco? What You Need to Know"

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Whether you're a travel agent fielding questions from your clients, or an independent traveller fielding concerns from family and friends, Morocco's a destination that is still overcoming stereotypes and misconceptions, some of which have been around for decades.

The recent exposur...

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Azdean visits Kristy Burns' Small Town Travels podcast to talk about how travellers can have a unique, and authentic, local experience in Morocco, on private and small group tours, like the ones offered by Destinations Morocco. 

Travel Small Towns takes the hook of travelling to small towns and integrates it with themes of things to see and do off the beaten path, away from big touristy sites, while exploring the lifestyle of s...

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Staying Warm, Staying Comfortable in Morocco"

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A destination like Morocco is instantly one that inspires adventure, excitement and discovery. Pushing your comfort zone and experiencing something new and different.

But it's one thing to try some new food or sleep in a luxury tent in the desert, it's another to have not kn...

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April 1, 2026 37 mins

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April, 2026: Is Morocco Safe for Travel?"

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With the conflict happening between Iran and the US/Israel, and travel routes and logistics facing all kind of upheaval, we recognized here at Destinations Morocco that it's important to address what's happening and how it could impact Morocco.

Is it still safe to travel to Moro...

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A Great Way to Experience Morocco for the First Time"

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Kyle Elizabeth Freeman travelled to Morocco on a solo trip over the Christmas holidays 2025, a potentially tricky time to go! As Azdean always says, things over Christmas/New Year's can be booked up months in advance, and not just accommodation, but tours, guides and att...

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An Honest Take on Travel in Morocco"

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Jill Smith and her partner Gary traveled to Morocco just before Christmas, 2025, on a southern tour: Marrakech, Merzouga, Ouarzazate and the High Atlas Mountains, and Essaouira, too.

It was mostly amazing, with parts a little frustrating, and she's here today to share with us how it went....

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This November, Join us on a Tour to Morocco!"

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This November is the moment to get yourself to Morocco, with our new small group tour!

For an intimate yet affordable travel experience, our tour this November 8-15, 2026 offers you a tremendous way to visit Morocco.

This is no 50-person coach tour that is hustled along from stop to st...

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Add Some Adrenaline to your Morocco Trip"

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On top of everything else in Morocco: the food, culture, scenery, history, art and design - did you know that it's also a rising destination for adventure travel?

Morocco has wonderful variety in its landscape and environment, which means whether you want to go su...

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One of the reasons Morocco has become more and more popular lately is its recognition as a honeymoon destination. The combination of stunning landscape, distinct culture and an emphasis on design and aesthetics wherever you go: these are just the starting points.

When we then consider the increasing ease of getting to Morocco, with more direct flights from North America and Europe, improved travel infrastructure, and that distinct c...

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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 Casablanc...

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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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November 1, 2025 38 mins

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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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September 15, 2025 38 mins

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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.

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August 15, 2025 22 mins

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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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