What is Paul RYKEN's approach to sustainable travel in Morocco?

Support local, small businesses: I choose family-run riads, Berber camps, local guides, and community-led tours (like vetted food tours and Atlas/Desert trips), so money stays in the community.

Lower-impact transport: I minimise internal flights, combine routes into efficient self-drive itineraries, and encourage small-group tours rather than many separate transfers.

Reduce waste: I travel with my own water bottle, napkins, tissues, and hand sanitiser, and recommend avoiding unnecessary packaging and single-use plastics on tours.

Respect culture and people: I urge travellers to dress and behave respectfully, ask before taking photos, and be cautious around scams without becoming cynical.

Intentional planning: I promote visiting in shoulder seasons, choosing responsible experiences, and using tools like my Responsible Travel Checklist to plan with impact in mind.