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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 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
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
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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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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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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While we were driving around Morocco, we saw, on numerous occasions, mountains or hills with large white Arabic writing or symbols. I don't speak or read Arabic so I've no idea what these mean but they were quite a sight. The examples in the first two picture were taken on the road from Meknes to Azrou while the third picture was on the road from Azrou to Midelt. It wasn’t confined to just these areas though as we saw similar types of writing in many other places.
Filming in public: There are town to town laws - for example, you could probably wander around Marrakesh and film all day with the only people bugging you being street performers - but nearby city of Moulay Brahim's maqadam and police (if they catch you) will make sure that you do not record, even stills. Feel it out - authorities and locals are good general guides to know when to shoot.
You know how you let out a big breath when you come into a room?How about whistling when you are in a store?Go ahead and give it try - just take notice of your host's or storekeeper's attitude.I got kicked out of a store for whistling - I didn't know.There's a really tenuous link between whistling and it's disfavor in a hadith. Then there is the 'blowing' and it's bringing of the evil eye.Just so you know.
Friday is a holy day, so many work wraps up around 11, only to begin again at 4:30-6 going on till 8 to 10ish. Needless to say if you are a Muslim tourist you will be very pleased to pray in some of the world's most lovely mosques here in Morocco. Bayti: Care for the Street Kids of Morocco MoroccoLearn Arabic Bargaining pt 1Photos by Jamal Morelli, uploaded at Studio Shamharush
A. Somebody screaming on the ground because they are1) Nuts2) Possessed3) Really broke4) Hit by a reckless vehicle5) Feelings really hurt, etcB. Crowd with nothing to doA + B = Relatively common spectacle on the streets of Morocco
Family values are real strong - and extend even to those who may not appear that way. If you say you are going to be in touch, be clear about how often (and how busy you might be when returning to your country); Moroccan people's feelings can get hurt even though that may not be your intention. If you are really in to staying in touch with people - Morocco is your country - People seems to always find time for their friends to chat...
Non-muslims are not allowed to visit mosques in Morocco. The only exception to this rule is the Great Mosque in Casablanca. This magnificent building was completed a few years ago as a memorial for former king Hassan II. Fortunately, the rest of the monuments,including coranic schools, are accessible to tourists. Morocco has a reputation of being one of the most open-minded muslim countries and there are no restrictions concerning the dress-code. Although many people still dress very modestly or wear the traditional cheelabahs, many first time visitors to Morocco are surprised by the many young girls wearing mini-skirts and tiny tops or even bikinis on the beach.Beer and wine are available in most restaurants and some cafés, and even liquors in clubs, but usually not in places where only locals go.
Really - Wear the kind of clothes you want - you will attract people who wear clothes just like you. Caveat: Remember the last time you wore tight trousers and an Amish person came up to dance with you? No? Wouldn't happen.Wear sexy clothes (Casa, Agadir, Marrakeshi girls do!) and that's the signal in Marrakesh and New Orleans that you want sexy attention.Wear a t-shirt and shorts and you will attract a easy going crowd. If you don't really want to wear conservative clothes but do, you may set it into someone's head you really respect the idea of modesty and then surprise them when you talk loosely about religion, sexual freedom, etc.You can do it: Be yourself and let the world experience you. Just try to do it without being an a**hole.A cat loving friend of mine who also lives in Morocco pointed out that women and girls she has seen wearing miniskirts and high-heels feel quite at home....
You can do it! Pick the child who is standing in front of you up and kiss their cheeks! Let them kiss yours, too. If you come from a non-physical country like England (and most of America) this might feel awkward. Get over it and into a treasure of Moroccan culture - adoration of children. Bayti: Care for the Street Kids of Morocco MoroccoLearn Arabic Bargaining pt 1Photos by Jamal Morelli, uploaded at Studio Shamharush
I was taken back a bit (and incredibly honored) when I went to my friends house and saw a picture of my father right next to his daughers and under a picture of their wedding...It's not that unusual once you get around and see that friends have libraries of pictures in their wallets, houses, etc. So bring pictures of yourself and your family...they make great friendship tokens... Bayti: Care for the Street Kids of Morocco MoroccoLearn Arabic Bargaining pt 1Photos by Jamal Morelli, uploaded at Studio Shamharush
Riad Kniza Marrakesh
2 Reviews and 563 Opinions Beautifully decorated room, cozy aura, clean bathroom, delicious food and warmhearted staff. I got...
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...
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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