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Journey Beyond Travel is Morocco's premier in-country local tour operator. We custom design cultural trips for couples, families, and small groups all with a focus on eco-friendly, sustainable, and responsible tourism. We invite you to go beyond the destination and into the heart of this fascinating country on a holiday unlike any other.

From the stone terraces above, the Chouara Tannery unfolds like a giant, ancient watercolor palette.Men move between the...
06/22/2026

From the stone terraces above, the Chouara Tannery unfolds like a giant, ancient watercolor palette.

Men move between these deep concrete vessels, wading waist-deep in stone vats filled with pigeon droppings, ash, and natural dyes, indigo, saffron, poppy. It’s brutal, exhausting work, unchanged since the 11th century.

When people ask what makes this country endure, it’s this. It is the unyielding grip of tradition held in the hands of the people who refuse to let the modern machine erase their history. Every leather book cover, bag, or babouche has a lineage that passes through these waters.

If Morocco is on your list — for next year, or someday — get the newest copy of Moon
Morocco Travel Guide. Out on July 7th! Link in bio.


Nearly 20 years ago, I started researching Morocco for my first guidebook. What I thoughtwould be a single project turne...
06/20/2026

Nearly 20 years ago, I started researching Morocco for my first guidebook. What I thought
would be a single project turned into a lifelong journey.

Since then, I've crossed mountain passes in winter, shared countless cups of mint tea,
gotten lost in medinas more times than I can count, met my Tangier-born wife, and had
kids, all of which continue to shape how I see this magical country.

On July 7, Moon Morocco 4th Edition officially launches.

Over the next few weeks, I'll be sharing some of the stories behind the book. The people,
places and experiences that never fully fit on the page.

I hope you'll join me!!

If Morocco is on your list — for next year, or someday — get the newest copy of Moon
Morocco Travel Guide. Out on July 7th! Link 👉
https://shorturl.at/7W03n


Something cool is brewing and will be ready in 20 days.20 days. One country. Thousands of stories.Like a quick stop at a...
06/18/2026

Something cool is brewing and will be ready in 20 days.

20 days. One country. Thousands of stories.

Like a quick stop at a village barber shop that turns into a two-hour conversation over sweet mint tea, or navigating the labyrinth of a weekly souk where the scent of freshly ground cumin kicks up into the air 🌼☀️

Mark your calendar for July 7. You won’t want to miss this!!

If Morocco is on your list — for next year, or someday — check out the link 👉 https://shorturl.at/7W03n


06/06/2026

This , we’re reflecting on the impact that travel can have when it directly supports local communities and environmental stewardship.

In this video, our CEO Lucas Peters visits a tree nursery operated by the High Atlas Foundation, one of our long-standing partners in Morocco. Through this partnership, a portion of every Journey Beyond Travel trip supports the planting of indigenous and fruit-bearing trees that help restore landscapes, improve soil health, combat desertification, and create economic opportunities for local farming families.

What makes this project especially meaningful is the collaboration behind it. The nursery sits on land donated by Morocco’s Jewish community, It’s a joint effort that honors local heritage while helping the planet.

Climate change is one of the defining challenges of our time, but solutions often begin at the local level. Every tree planted represents an investment in healthier ecosystems, stronger communities and a more sustainable future.

Watch the full video on Youtube : https://youtu.be/C9w3W8HIv-k?si=xVrXwrHEvCR29-NZ

At the heart of this year's Fez Festival of World Sacred Music is a powerful theme: "Guardians of Gesture and Heritage.”...
06/05/2026

At the heart of this year's Fez Festival of World Sacred Music is a powerful theme: "Guardians of Gesture and Heritage.”

As the Festival celebrates those who preserve living traditions, we are honored to support Culture Vultures' exhibition, titled Artisan Courtyard, in partnership with the Institut Français de Fès and Association Fès-Saïss. Through photography, artisan-made objects, tools, video, and sound, the exhibition offers an immersive look into Morocco's extraordinary craft traditions and the people behind them.

For Journey Beyond Travel, this sponsorship reflects values we have championed since our founding. We have long worked to connect travelers with artisan cooperatives, fair-trade initiatives, and master craftspeople whose skills are passed down through generations.

The stakes are high. Morocco's artisan sector represents up to 7% of national GDP, accounts for around 10% of tourism revenue, and exports approximately 1.2 billion dirhams (about $120 million USD) of handcrafted products annually, with nearly half destined for the United States. Yet many traditional crafts face challenges ranging from declining apprenticeships to increasing market pressures.

By supporting artisans, we help preserve knowledge, strengthen local economies, create opportunities for women (who make up 54% of the sector!) and ensure Morocco's remarkable handmade heritage continues to thrive.

Every handmade piece tells a story. Every purchase helps keep that story alive.

If you walk out into the medina at 8:00 AM today, you’ll think you’ve stepped into an entirely different country.The sou...
05/27/2026

If you walk out into the medina at 8:00 AM today, you’ll think you’ve stepped into an entirely different country.

The sound of mopeds, the shouting of vendors, and the packed crowds just vanish. The streets are completely, beautifully empty. The only thing you can hear is the morning prayers echoing from the minarets and the sound of your own footsteps on the cobblestones.

For a few hours, everyone is inside, crowded around a breakfast table in their finest clothes, hugging their families, pouring tea and enjoying the quiet.

It’s Morocco at its most peaceful and its most real.

Eid Mubarak to all of our travelers, friends, and families celebrating today. May your homes be full of warmth, laughter and light.

Hamid, our wonderful team member, is standing by the hopper with a fresh jug of olive oil. The scent in that whole space...
05/22/2026

Hamid, our wonderful team member, is standing by the hopper with a fresh jug of olive oil. The scent in that whole space is something you just... well, you have to be there to understand the weight of it. It is thick, peppery, and completely different from anything you’d find on a grocery shelf back home.

One of our travelers, Barb, spent quite a bit of time just taking in the scale of it all. As you can see, she’s looking at a literal mountain of olives , thousands of pounds of fruit waiting to be crushed and separated. It’s a fascinating, mechanical process that has anchored the economy of these villages for generations.

Hamid was explaining how the local families bring their own harvests here, waiting their turn to see their year's work turned into liquid gold.

It’s a look at how the Mediterranean diet actually begins, right here in the dust and the heat of the press.

People often ask what makes a journey into the desert feel different, and usually, it's moments like this one. You see o...
05/21/2026

People often ask what makes a journey into the desert feel different, and usually, it's moments like this one. You see one of our guides Ilyass doing what he does best…opening a door into the local culture.

Here he is taking a moment inside the tent to explain the soul of the “Gimbri”, this three-stringed bass lute is the heartbeat of our music and you can see the history etched right into the skin of the instrument. You see the Yaz, that distinct symbol that looks like a person with their arms raised toward the sky. It’s the letter "Z" in the Tifinagh alphabet and is widely regarded as a symbol of the Imazighen (Free People) of North Africa. You can even see the dark wear on the hide where hands have rested for years.

We focus on these street-level details because that’s where the real Morocco lives, in the smell of the wood, the tension of the strings and the passion of the people who call this place home.

05/16/2026

PART 2: After the stones, Miloud picked up the Oud (luth).

It’s the "King of Instruments" for a reason. You can see him just leaning into the music, totally at home. It has this deep, earthy sound that just sort of... fills the space between the shelves of old records and car models 😄

Tata is back there again, too. He’s been a part of our team for a long time, and he’s usually the one making sure these sneaky musical moments happen for our guests🌟

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