To preface this list, let me start by saying that our travel across Morocco doesn’t seem to be of the backpacking or do-it-yourself nature that so many people in the world of blogging seem to be reviewing. The majority of our trip was pre-planned in advance by a travel company called ‘Morocco Off the Beaten Path’ and customized by the planner of our group, Janine. Just to put things into perspective, this is the first time I’ve done a ‘tour’ of this nature where everything is planned for me (i.e this is the first time I’ve given up this much control). Whilst researching to write this article I saw tips like ‘Don’t follow the kids who want to be your guide’ and read horror stories of people walking around Medinas with their luggage for hours lost because of unsolicited advice being given from all directions! That said, I would absolutely recommend for everyone who is visiting Morocco for the first time to do it like we did as it takes out the majority of stress and left us able to relax and enjoy. Alas, with no further ado here are the (first world-ish) lessons I learned on this trip: Continue reading
