Step inside Dar El Bacha, the 1910 palace once home to the Pasha of Marrakech, now a museum and the original Bacha Coffee café. From its carved cedar ceilings to the scent of freshly brewed Arabica, this is where elegance and history meet over a perfect cup.
A guided walk through Marrakech’s medina that revealed colour, chaos, and crowds, but little connection. From Koutoubia Mosque to Bahia Palace, here’s how we found our own way to Dar El Bacha.
A slow, sunlit train ride from Fez to Marrakech with Explore. Watch Morocco unfold through the window — Meknes, Rabat, Casablanca — in this lyrical travel moment.
Lose yourself in Fez el-Bali’s maze of history and craft, from the splendour of the Royal Palace to the tanneries, blacksmiths, and mosaics of Art Naji. Fez isn’t just seen, it’s felt.
Discover the best dishes we tried in Fez, from Moroccan mezze to couscous with seven vegetables and pastilla. Join us as we explore the flavours of Fez el-Bali.
Chefchaouen felt like a dream in blue. Once a fortress, later a refuge for Andalusian exiles, the town still glows with quiet faith and light.
We crossed the Strait of Gibraltar from Tarifa to Tangier and spent the morning exploring Morocco’s gateway city — from Rmilat Park and Cap Spartel to the medina and Place du 9 Avril — before driving inland toward the blue calm of Chefchaouen.
A two-week journey through Portugal, Spain, and Morocco with Explore Travel revealed a hidden story of the Moors. From Lisbon’s azulejos to Fez’s souks, we traced history in reverse, crossing from Tarifa to Tangier where Al-Andalus came home.