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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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Chefchawen the green beauty

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The green views are wonderful in Chefshawen, seems like a perfect place, surrounded by mountains, river and green nature from the rains and snows :-)

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Money

by dr.firas

Moroccan money is funny, and they have always the picture of Hasan II the Ex King of Morocco!I think soon it will be changed to Mohammad 6 money, the Nowadays King!

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Washing

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Some places have no water access so people do washing on the river just like in former times!Interesting to watch while they wash! LOL

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Cold fresh pure water

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The water could not be more fresh and pure, and cold as it falls from the mountains, what a pleasure and + ions!

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Arabian style

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Though there are no typical Arabian with no roofs *open sky* houses in Chefchawen, the Arabian style is clear!

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Andalusia style

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Andalusia style is dominating in the Andalusia Cartier!how beautiful with the red breaks also this is not just a nice house, it is a restaurant!

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Gorgeous houses

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The special lovely calming colors of the houses in the lovely Chefshawen, I heard such colors are only in Mexico!

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Kids

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Ah Kids are kids every where I go...The little boy here was asking me:Please sir take a picture of me,I can't resist as I am always abut to ask him: can I have a photo of you son LOL

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Last words

by dr.firas

Tangier is truly a beautiful city in Morocco, and it is big, modern and has its special style, and local things such as the nightlife and traditional qualities!it must be visited by you!

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The Sun in Tangier

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The sun of Tangier is hot, most aggressive one; You have to keep this fact on your mind and get ready for all the possible ways to protect yourself from it!

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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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