Morocco Local Customs

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Djellabas and kaftans   Marrakesh

Djellabas and kaftans, Marrakesh

 6 Reviews   The traditional Moroccan dress for both men and women is this long hooded garment known as a djellaba. It seems very practical – the body is protected from weather and from the dirt of the street,... 

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Bargain!   Marrakesh

Bargain!, Marrakesh

 9 Reviews  When in Marrakesh expect to have to haggle for everything! Some general tips: - Have a maximum price in mind for the item and offer slightly below it. - If they offer you a ridiculously high price... 

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Henna Ladies   Marrakesh

Henna Ladies, Marrakesh

 3 Reviews  Moroccan ladies desperate to paint henna designs on foreigners' hands and feet seem to be everywhere in the Medina, with the biggest concentration in el Djemaa el Fna. There are two types: natural... 

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Moroccan Wine   Marrakesh

Moroccan Wine, Marrakesh

 2 Reviews  Despite the huge growth in tourism in Marrakech, it's still surprisingly difficult to find places selling alcohol, especially in the medina. On our last night in the city, we wanted to get some wine... 

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Moroccan music   Marrakesh

Moroccan music, Marrakesh

 3 Reviews  The Jmaa El Fna square is a UNESCO heritage site, largely due to the story tellers that pass on stories in Arabic, but also note the musicians and various other stalls. However, be prepared to pay a... 

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Water man   Marrakesh

Water man, Marrakesh

 2 Reviews  Around the Medina and some of the historical sites you will see men in funny looking attire with brass cups hanging off them. These are water men who supply the locals with water usually from local... 

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Public Baths   Marrakesh

Public Baths, Marrakesh

 2 Reviews  Hamman Ziani is just down the road from Palais Bahia. It is a traditional style Hamman catering for tourists. 80Dh for Hammam, Steam, Gommage and Soaping - compared to 150 Dh at our hotel spa. I took... 

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Taking Photos   Marrakesh

Taking Photos, Marrakesh

 1 Review  This advice isn't unique to Morocco, but it's the first time I've been brave enough to try it and it worked a treat: I always look in travel magazines and books and am amazed at the magnificent... 

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The Pink City   Marrakesh

The Pink City, Marrakesh

 1 Review  Well all the houses inside and, nearly all outside are pink ... why??? well the material with wich the outside wall makes the wall be pink, ... nowadays people MUST by law paint their houses that way... 

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Bribes - Moroccan Way of Life

by JamalMorelli

Won't go to much into it right now.I will say that 400 dirhams will make most stuck wheels become unstuck in Morocco.

Children's Duties - Morocco

by JamalMorelli

You will see kids doing stuff your American parents may not have let you do until you were sixteen - but Morocco really gives kids a great deal of control and responsibility over their environment.

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Burping - Start your Belches

by JamalMorelli

This is for people who enjoying letting out a good belch after a meal.Don't be shy.Let her rip, boo.Add a "Hamdoo liLah" to the end of it for extra points.

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Use these to brush your teeth - Doom!

by JamalMorelli

Peel them apart and scrub your teeth with the white round ends of this plant - DOOM!Doom is also used to make the straw hats you see farmers wearing as well as straw mats......

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Moroccan Mint Tea

by JamalMorelli

Lovely ritual: Say hello, say goodbye, set in for a long discussion, consider a sale...the tea is always nearby, always implies grace and hospitality...

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Moroccan women

by JamalMorelli

This will be a work in progress from this day on.In my experience, Moroccan women are strong, responsible, fun, sexy, spiritual, not-to-be-angered, ... (to be continued)

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Itchy hand, money's comin'

by JamalMorelli

If your left hand is itchy, you gonna be shelling out the dirhams, dawg.If your right is itchy, money will be coming your way - so tradition has it.

Noon prayer, lunch, musique andalucia

by JamalMorelli

After the call to prayer (ALLAHU AKBAR!...from the giant speakers) we eat, then in the traditional Fassi style - relax into a nap listening to andalucian music.

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"Ba'd tashaa, tmsha" - Promenade

by JamalMorelli

A Batha pasttime is people-watching at the roundabout as you enter... it is done after dinner. More on this people watching tip...and a picture coming...

The Cats of Morocco

by Bernhadette

Coming soon... under construction

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Top 3 Hotels in Morocco

Riad Kniza  Marrakesh

 2 Reviews and 563 Opinions  Beautifully decorated room, cozy aura, clean bathroom, delicious food and warmhearted staff. I got... 

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Hyatt Regency  Casablanca

 5 Reviews and 137 Opinions  I worked very hard during the day in a office witout air conditioned. You can understand how I was... 

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Villa Maroc  Essaouira

 4 Reviews and 152 Opinions  Suites #27, #29,#30 are built around an open central light well. There is no way to insulate any of... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  I am thinking travelling to Morocco with my nearly 6 yrs old Girl. We are landing in Marakesh and Plan to Array for 3 days After... 

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A: As you have 3 weeks the desert area is a must. A 'grand circuit' down to the desert via Ouarzazate, east to Erfoud, then north to Fez is easily done in two weeks. I'd... 

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