Local guide & author
Mohammed Benaisa
Morocco guide & local route specialist, MoroccoByInsiders
Mohammed Benaisa is a Moroccan guide with more than 20 years of on-the-road experience. He has accompanied well over a hundred traveler groups, returning again and again to the same routes across the kingdom—from imperial cities and High Atlas passes to Sahara approaches and the Atlantic coast. His writing and reviews for MoroccoByInsiders draw on that repeated, first-hand knowledge of pacing, seasons, and what actually works for private trips.
- More than 20 years guiding travelers across Morocco
- Accompanied over a hundred groups on private and small-group journeys
- Has traveled and re-traveled the country’s key corridors—cities, Atlas, desert, and coast
- Deep local knowledge of realistic drive times, seasonal conditions, and cultural etiquette
Regions: Marrakech · Fez · High Atlas · Sahara · Essaouira · Imperial cities · Atlantic coast
Articles
- Best Time to Visit Morocco: Month-by-Month Guide
- Best 10-Day Morocco Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
- Is Morocco Safe for American Travelers? 2026 Safety Guide
- 10 Days in Morocco: The Route We Recommend — and What We Would Skip
- Essaouira: More Than a Beach Town
- Trekking the Atlas Mountains: A Complete Guide
- Sahara Desert: What to Expect and How to Prepare
- Navigating the Medinas: Your Shopping Guide
- New article
- MOROCCAN FOOD & CULTURE
