Meet Lauren Schenkman

Travel Writer

Lauren is an American freelance journalist and fiction writer who lives between Spain and Morocco. Her nonfiction has been published in Atlas Obscura, the New York Times Magazine, Tin House, Spectrum News, and TED Ideas. Her fiction has been featured in Granta, Electric Literature, The Hudson Review, Writer’s Digest, The Kenyon Review, and on NPR’s Selected Shorts. She was formerly a reporter and editor at Science magazine. Read more at laurenschenkman.com.

2 Articles published

My Articles

Morocco

How to Travel Safely in Morocco's Souks and Medinas

Morocco's markets are a colorful, and often confusing, maze of alleys, shops, and craftspeople. Here's how to navigate them safely.

Morocco

6 Common Tourist Scams to Watch Out for in Morocco

Though most Moroccans are friendly and helpful to travelers, there's a minority who will take advantage. From fake souvenirs to dodgy guides, here's what you should know.