Morocco
(Budget travel, affordable destinations, solo travel tips)
It sparked with a gut call—and a cheap flight to Marrakech. North Africa’s chaos had been calling, and a round-trip ticket under a new jacket’s price clinched it. I landed with a backpack, a hazy plan, and a wallet to stretch. First up: a riad in the medina—20 bucks a night for a room with a courtyard fountain and a rooftop minaret view. I wandered souks, dodged donkeys with carts, and sipped mint tea with backgammon-playing locals. The win? A bowl of harira—warm, hearty soup—for less than a buck. Local grub kept my dirhams alive.
I craved desert vibes, so I grabbed a shared taxi to the Sahara. Solo travel tip: skip private tours for local rides. Cheaper, and the trip’s a story. I crammed in with travelers and locals, winding through the Atlas Mountains. The desert camp was simple—tents, a fire, endless stars—but unreal. I rode a camel at sunset, shadow stretching over dunes, and listened to Berber tunes by the flames. Basic, but perfect.
Morocco had more tricks, though. I hit Chefchaouen, the Blue City, via a cheap bus stuffed with spice sacks and chatty grandmas. A guesthouse cost 15 bucks a night, and I roamed blue streets, snapped cats in doorways, and hiked to the Spanish Mosque for a killer view. One night, I joined a cooking class in a local’s home, botching tagine dough but bonding over laughs. Those surprises? They’re why I travel. Morocco showed affordable destinations can dazzle. From Marrakech’s madness to Sahara silences and Chefchaouen’s charm, I left with desert sunsets in my heart, vibrant pics, and money left. Adventure on a budget? Morocco’s it—pack light, ride local, and dive in.
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