 | Deepa Lakshmin perched above Chefchaouen, Morocco | | | Part of my job as Director of Social Media here at Lonely Planet is to visit to places I've never been and share a first-timer's insight. I took my first to Morocco for last summer, and I was lucky Rabat, the capital, became my entry to everything Morocco has to offer. But, since the whole country is on our 2024 Best in Travel list, I couldn’t stop at just one city, so I hopped on a bus tour for a whirlwind week full of tagines, mint tea, bustling medinas and a few bouts of food poisoning. (Hey, it happens!) There was so much to see (and buy) everywhere: handcrafted mosaics, vibrant rugs and smooth leather. I like to buy from locals who are kind enough to share their culture and community with travelers like myself. I’ll return, with extra room in my suitcase to take back gifts for my family, friends and (obviously) myself. To learn more about the ins and outs of traveling around Morocco, read our Q&A with local contributor Sally Kirby for her expert guidance and recommendations. | | | Want to travel to Morocco? | Here are our most useful planning articles to make your visit seamless. | | | Here are a few expert tips from our Morocco-based Lonely Planet contributor, Sally Kirby. | | | | | Haggling is part of the culture of shopping in Moroccan markets. Try to think of it like a game to make it less stressful. Explore more top things to do. | | | | | If you have the budget for a private guide to lead you around the big city souks, you’ll get a deeper understanding.
Learn how to get around. | | | | | Visit Morocco this year, and you'll find a country of dazzling diversity, with ancient cities, bustling markets, craggy mountain ranges, rolling deserts and deserted beaches. | | | Read our Q&A with Tamraght-based contributor, Sally Kirby. | | | How did you end up in Morocco? | I would come here for a week-long holiday every now and again to surf, and then I finally decided that if I wanted to improve, I needed to invest. I’ve been here for five years, surfing, teaching yoga, and writing about Morocco for Lonely Planet. | | | | | “This is what I love... the sense of connection to different layers of the country.” – Sally Kirby | | | How was writing Lonely Planet's Morocco guidebook? | This is what I love to do: the research, the finding people, the sense of connection to different layers of the country. It has pushed me as a personal challenge, and it has enabled me to stay in Morocco. I now have a career that supports fulfilling my mind as well as my love of travel and connection. | | |  | Love travel inspiration in your inbox? | | | Share with a fellow travel lover by forwarding to a friend. Did someone share this email with you? Subscribe by clicking here. | | | This email was sent to you by: | Lonely Planet Publications Ltd. | 1101 Red Ventures Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29707 | | | |
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