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I Used an eSIM for the First Time in Morocco—Here's Exactly How Airalo Held Up

I had never used an eSIM before this trip. I always just paid whatever my carrier charged. This time I went with Airalo's 7-day unlimited plan for Morocco, and it held up perfectly across Marrakech, Essaouira, and the Atlas Mountains. Here's exactly what I bought, how setup went, and what it actually cost me, top-up included.

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Kayla Nixon Kayla Nixon

I Spent $130 on Beauty in Morocco—This Is How I Rate Each Product

Prickly pear cactus oil. Orange blossom oil. Amber fragrance. Morocco has many beauty products that promise glowing skin, luxurious scents, and centuries-old traditions. During my trip to Marrakech, I brought home eight popular Moroccan beauty products and spent the last few weeks testing them in my everyday routine. Some became instant favorites, others didn’t quite live up to the hype, and a few surprised me completely. Here are my honest reviews, ratings, and recommendations on what I would buy again and what I would skip next time.

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Wandering Marrakech | Photo Journal

I took some of my favorite and best photos in Marrakech just walking. I would leave my riad on the way somewhere or nowhere in particular and just walk. This photo journal is a collection of some of those moments I captured.

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The Red String Around the World: Protection, Fate, and Blessing Across Cultures

In Morocco, a weaver tied a red thread around my left wrist and a blue one around my right. I wasn’t sure what it meant at the time, but I knew a bit about the Chinese Red String Theory and later learned that the red string appears in cultures all over the world. It symbolizes protection, fate, blessing, and connection. A small moment in a Moroccan market helped me understand a much larger story about the shared human desire to feel guided and protected.

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Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech: How to Go + What to Do

Essaouira is one of the best day trips from Marrakech and a complete change of pace from “The Red City.” This coastal city is washed in a beautiful cobalt blue that makes for stunning pictures. I’m always down for a beach hang, shopping and delicious food, and Essaouira was the perfect place for that. Here’s how to get there, what to see, and how to plan your day.

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A Walk in Essaouira: A Photo Journal of Morocco’s Atlantic Coast

Essaouira was the most beautiful pause and midpoint on my trip to Morocco. After three hectic and intense days in Marrakech, I wanted a day to slow down before continuing with the rest of my trip, and what better place to do that than a surreal coastal town? This photo journal captures Morocco’s Atlantic coast, from the famous blue boats in the port to the charming and picturesque inside of the medina.

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