Magical Morocco - Destination Special

About this episode

This episode explores the enchanting country of Morocco through the memories of past guests and insights from travel expert Paula Hardy.

Welcome to a very special edition of The Travel Diaries , where we’re heading to a country that has enchanted so many of my guests over the years: Morocco. This Destination Special is a love letter to a place that casts a lifelong spell. In the first half, you’ll hear unforgettable memories from past guests - Sir Michael Palin, Anya Hindmarch, Lyn Hughes, Sir Richard Branson, The Hairy Bikers, Amar Latif, and Jacqui Gifford - each sharing the moments that made Morocco magical for them: the colours of Marrakech, the silence of the Sahara, the scent of a tagine in the Atlas Mountains. Together, their voices weave a vivid tapestry of this extraordinary land. And it’s no wonder UK visitor numbers are soaring. Morocco is that rare combination - just a short flight away, yet a complete change of pace: immersive, sensory, unforgettable. Then, in the second half, I’m joined by travel writer and Morocco expert Paula Hardy, who splits her time between the UK and Morocco. With over 15 years of experience, she takes us beyond the usual hotspots, from the Mediterranean feel of Tangier and Tetouan, to desert oases near Skoura, coastal towns like Asilah, and hidden Berber mountain villages. We…

People in this episode

Host: Holly Rubenstein

Guests: Sir Michael Palin, Anya Hindmarch, Lyn Hughes, Sir Richard Branson, The Hairy Bikers, Amar Latif, Jacqui Gifford, Paula Hardy

Topics covered

• Morocco
• travel
• culture
• traditions
• cuisine
• interview

Keywords

• Morocco
• travel
• Marrakech
• Sahara
• Atlas Mountains
• Paula Hardy
• cuisine
• traditions
• culture

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Morocco, Marrakech, Sahara, Atlas Mountains, Tangier, Tetouan, Skoura, Asilah, Berber mountain villages

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