Culture & Leisure

Classes, exhibitions, books and places to return to, for visitors and residents in Morocco.

Visiting

red and silver hand tools

Visiting

Jewish Heritage in Morocco: Synagogues, Mellahs, and History

Morocco holds North Africa's most substantial Jewish heritage, and almost no travel writing covers it properly.

man walking at the restaurant

Visiting

The Moroccan Cafe: More Than Just Mint Tea

An insider guide to Moroccan cafe culture: social rituals, what to order, football screenings, and why the cafe is central to daily life.

Living

a busy evening crowd in Marrakech

Living

Morocco Culture and Leisure Directory: Museums, Galleries and Cultural Centres

A curated guide to museums, galleries, cultural centres and recurring cultural spaces across Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Fès, Tangier, Agadir, Meknès, Tétouan and Essaouira.

a store front with a street sign in front of it

Living

Where to Buy English-Language Books in Morocco

How English readers in Morocco actually get books: bookshops with English shelves, libraries and cultural institutes, ebooks and audiobooks, ordering from abroad, and swapping with other readers.

a grocery store aisle filled with lots of food

Living

Settling into Daily Life in Morocco: Shops, Routines and People

Build an ordinary week in Morocco: find everyday shops, arrange repairs, choose a class, learn useful Darija and make room for a social life.