Hi Alena, Glad you enjoyed the article :) How cool you do yoga tours there. That’s so interesting.

These are such great tips thanks! Bummed to hear that Chefchaouen is touristy :( it looks so pretty in photos. definitely going to go to Fez and Marrakesh, will have to research some local designers then as the touristy china stuff is something i’d like to avoid – must be similar to India where you really need to know where to go … hmmm… thanks for all this, I shall research!

Wanted to wait til my trip was done to update you! Just got back. I liked it, but things were definitely a little difficult there as a mostly solo female traveler, though since you’ve lived in India I’m sure you’ve got a thicker skin than I do :). Marrakech was nice, the Sahara desert was amazing (though takes forever to get to so keep in mind if on a short trip!), Fes was not so great in terms of the vibe but had lots of great leather and shopping, Chefchaouen was lovely but touristy (check out the Akchour waterfalls if you have time!) and Tangier was a bit gritty but I really ended up liking it. Marrakech and Fes are definitely where you’ll get the best deals and have the most selection. The home goods in the souks are out of this world awesome and made me regret giving up my apartment and selling all my stuff to travel, lol. Actually, I ended up not being that impressed with the clothing, but I didn’t try to find any boutiques or local designers, I just stuck to the souks. I’m sure local designers are doing some awesome stuff, but the stuff in the souks is pretty much your average tourist made in China stuff and the occasional costume-y Moroccan getup. Hope you enjoy your trip!! The weather should be much nicer in October, August was rough.

Oh i’m coming to morocco in october!! how are you liking it? I can’t wait to shop there.