Morocco
Solo Travel

Morocco is often overlooked on lists of solo travel destinations. But it shouldn’t be. Aware of its reputation, particularly among female tourists, the country has been steadfast in its attempts to shake it off. In fact, its locals can’t do enough, especially if you’re after a quick history of the storied country. Discover the colourful traditions weaved into the country’s strong national identity, from the call to prayer to the ornate zellige (colourful tilework) found around palaces and riads and take a piece of it home in the form of a rug, ceramic or spices at a local souq. The easiest way to rub shoulders with Moroccan locals, however, is through food. From bastillas (filo pastry stuffed with meat and vegetables) and melt-in-the-mouth mechoui (lamb) to its faithful tagine, this is the place where just asking for hot tea becomes a social event; and your Morocco solo travel adventure becomes quite the opposite.

Laze away days in Essaouira, Morocco’s token boho babe, where serious surfers intermingle with laid back locals. Wander down spice-scented lanes, peruse art galleries and stop for a tasty sfenj (doughnut-like fritter) beside its charming port. If you are, however, a cultural fiend, in search of your next out-of-mind all-encompassing adventure, look no further than the Sahara. Take Morocco solo travel to the next level as you journey through dunes with nomadic communities. Join in the party round drum-led bonfires and discover what it feels like to be truly free as you watch sunsets atop crimson peaks that overlook unruly waves and swathes of sand.