The fabulous Sahara – sand, sun and tranquillity for the soul

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Writer and photographer: Heléne Katzman

Morocco, a flamboyant country in terms of food, culture and history. But who would have thought that beauty could be found in its darkness? The plan was to go on an adventure in the Sahara Desert. Instead, I found a peaceful oasis under sparkling stars where silence reigns in the night.

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An adventure in the Atlas Mountains - Ait Chribou eco-village in Morocco

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Writer: Björn Erik Gustavsson

After a morning walk through a cool but spring-green Gothenburg, eight hours later I am in a minibus heading east from Marrakech ... The heat is pouring over the parched plain, here and there you can see shepherds, flocks of sheep, heavily loaded donkeys ...

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Moroccan food - 17 classic dishes you must try

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Moroccan food! We list 17 Moroccan specialities and share our experiences of Moroccan food. In Morocco, you'll find tagine, couscous and lots of delicious spices. Join us and taste Morocco!

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Facts about Morocco - 30 things you (might) not know

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Writer: Peter Bergström

Today we're giving you the facts about Morocco - 30 things you (maybe) didn't know. We have travelled to Morocco three times, including visits to Marrakech, Agadir, Taroudant, the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara. Here we summarise some exciting facts about Morocco.

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Holidays in Agadir - our top 12 tips

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Holidays in Agadir, Morocco? We recently returned from a few days in this Moroccan holiday city and are full of impressions. Morocco offers vibrant markets, Arabic culture and bright colours. At the same time, Agadir shows a different, cooler side with whitewashed houses, palm-fringed beaches and manicured golf courses. We've put together our top 12 tips for things to see and do in Agadir.

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Experience Taroudant in Morocco - 'Little Marrakech'

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Writer: Helena Bergström

It's easy to understand why Taroudant in Morocco is known as 'Little Marrakech'. This historic town is surrounded by a high wall, and within it you'll find a market where you can push your way through carts and bicycles to look at crafts and dates. Taroudant is the perfect excursion from Agadir if you want to experience the 'real' Morocco.

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Crocodile park in Agadir - among crocodiles in Crocopark

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Crocopark is a crocodile park in Agadir with over 300 live crocodiles, as well as turtles, lizards and plenty of exotic plants. Truth be told, we were a little hesitant when we headed to the crocodile park in Agadir, Morocco. What were we going to see? But we were pleasantly surprised by a nice park with beautiful nature, and many crocodiles moving freely in a large area.

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Hyatt Place Hotel at Taghazout Bay in Agadir

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Writer: Helena Bergström

When we landed in Agadir, Morocco on Tuesday night, we went straight to Taghazout Bay and the Hyatt Place hotel. We were a little too tired to be impressed by the grand entrance. However, what impressed us was our large balcony facing the pools and the beach.

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What to see and do in Marrakech - our top 12 tips

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Here is a post on tips for things to see and do in Marrakech. We will soon be travelling to Morocco again - for the third time! This time we are travelling to Agadir and it will be interesting, because we have never been there before. However, we have been to Marrakech twice. We've written a lot about this colourful and exciting city before, but we've never put it all in one place. So here it is: 12 things to see and do in Marrakech!

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Moroccan crafts - argan oil, carpets and ceramics

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Writer: Helena Bergström

If you are interested in crafts, there is a lot to see and shop for in Morocco. We visited several production sites for Moroccan handicrafts, including various women's co-operatives.

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