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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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Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

Moroccon Food

by basak

Moroccon food is delicious. Tajin, couscous, bread, mint-tea should be tried.

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Teleboutique

by tini58de

under construction

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Friendly People

by Winksc

My penfriend Ali. We met on a train in 2003 and have been writing to each other ever since.

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Water sellers

by mfwagner

These guys really do sell water in towns around Morocco.

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Gifts

by dr.firas

The verity of the gifts, souvenirs and excellent exotic presents are very famous, all of them are local, eastern gifts and also some typical Moroccan!

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Green is local

by dr.firas

The green and very rich green views and trees are a local thing in Tetouan, because of the good rains and the north location of the city!

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Mediko centre

by dr.firas

I thought this is an important building, and it was, this is a Medical centre, and the Morocco red flag with the green star in the middle is shown in the picture!

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And some brown roofs

by dr.firas

When I asked about this style of the building, the Moroccan dentist friend of mine told me, it is the influence of the Spanish Arabic *Andalusia* style!Well it is nice really!

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Green and white

by dr.firas

Those buildings could not be that great and esthetic, but they are truly special, it is the first time I see such a mixture of colors on some buildings

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Bye Chefshawen

by dr.firas

With a will to revisit again I said good bye to Chefshawen, I wish I could stay more than just one day, just to relax and enjoy!but I was thankful to have this chance!

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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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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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