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
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
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 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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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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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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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
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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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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Carpets in the sun, Marrakech.......


A merchant selling a variety of dates......

When you stroll the alleyways in the medina in Fes or the souks anywhere you'll meet the nicest people......

Although Morocco is so close to Europe, one should not forget, that it is an Islamic country. So show respect for their culture and religion!

Another picture of the smaller side dishes to serve harrissa the hot fiery paste made with red peppers, garlic, lemon and salt, or olives which are so tasty and abundant in Morocco.

- try to learn a bit of French or Moroccan Arabic before you go- don't bargain for something unless you really want it- don't be flattered by men telling you how many camels you're worth
People try to be friendly but what they actually want is that you give them something in return. There are many muslim fundamentalists as well.
An arrow in the floor of my room? Well... that shows you the direction to Meca, in case you want to pray :-)

Riad Aguerzame Marrakesh
2 Reviews and 144 Opinions Situé dans la médina de Marrakech, près du palais Moulay Idriss, le Riad Aguerzame, entièrement...
Hyatt Regency Casablanca
5 Reviews and 111 Opinions I worked very hard during the day in a office witout air conditioned. You can understand how I was...
Villa Maroc Essaouira
4 Reviews and 100 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: Hi, I'm flying to Marrakech on a 19 July for 10 days, I've been to Morocco before but not during Ramadan so I'm quite looking...

A: We toured Morocco during Ramadan about 15 years ago. We were only in the touristy areas of the cities and desert so I think we got a lot of slack. As I recall it was only...
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