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We came across a stall in the market selling shells, it was beautiful and I was tempted. However, once I spotted the turtle; i changed my mind. I had no idea if any of the shells would be illegal to bring home, so I just looked.
Large contingent of police pulled our family over for speeding. We probably were, but so does everyone. There aren't any signs to tell you how fast to go in most places. They wanted to charge us over 800 dirhams, which was about $100. My husband is Indian, so they thought at first he was Moroccan. When we started speaking English and sounding confused, we eventually got them down to $15. Be very, very nice and don't give them a hard time. Otherwise, police everywhere in Morocco were very helpful and a couple of time helped us find our way when lost.
Bad advice: Go to Marrakesh, Fez, etc without a booking - I took the advice of recent posts on spontaneously making my reservations - I couldn't get a room at the Meridian, the Royal Mirage blah-blah, and the rest of the sexier hotels on Avenue Mohammed VI. Tired, I spent hours in proverbially sucktactular Marrakesh traffic without finding a room at the booked out Biggies. (Happy ending: Hotel Corrail had a room, 650 dh, just off Avenue Mohammed VI from the CMH gas station. Nice.)
While at espresso this morning in Narjiss, I was talking to a young woman who was in tears about her driving test. When asked what the tears were all about, she said to me that she had scored higher than anyone in her class. I said that sounded, as academic concerns go, quite good. She said, no, in fact, it made things feel worse for her because she still wasn't given her permit. Why, I asked, maybe half-shocked. Because she didn't give the final tester about 400 DH*. But that is so obviously wrong, said I, and you could tell your trusted teacher about this. I did, she said, and he told me I should have paid the money. Well, my sometimes lovely TT peers, why prattle on about this and not, say, what I could do in 10 days with a camel for under 750 GBP? Because I know this crazy driving issue has been like a bad bastilla tray for most of us; returning violently with noxious results:...
I am a 50 year old woman with a 43 year old sister. We travelled to Tangier March 2007 with my sister's 8 year old son. In my youth, I had lived in Iran and therefore felt comfortable in a country with similar values. On our previous trip to Morocco, we all spent a week in Agadir where we were impressed with the pleasant hospitality and friendliness shown to us. However, this was not to be the case in Tangier. My sister and I dressed modestly when we left our hotel to dine out. However, many local men were basically rude in that they made comments about us in English, French, Spanish and Arabic. We would have been more than happy to engage in open, friendly conversation yet this was impossible in view of the treatment we received. I was very surprised by all this considering the wonderful treatment in Agadir (ok they are used to tourists) and the fact that Tangier is the gateway to...
from a letter to a peer:Together, you and I have done the Ho Chi Minh trail of Moroccan spammers before - by now, I'm sure you know that there are some talented and desperate cats out here working overtime to grab up some easy money... besides more than a few way underpaid cybercafe jockeys. Why suggest letting one's guard down on this matter since a credit card for some folks is their total lifeline while in Morocco? Here's a clear instance of 'better safe than sorry' - hell, I clean up the history after I buy things in the States or the UK!Summary: After credit card purchasing in a cybercafe, Do clear your browser history, cookies, etc.
When having your digital pictures burnt on a CD in Morocco bear in mind that the ongoing price is 20 Dirham per CD, not per memory stick! Anything more expensive is a rip-off.There is really no protection against this, but in one internet shop in Ouarzazate (Jamal's Internet on Mohammed V Boulevard) they managed to infect my digicam with 4 viruses!!!
Hot Poppa JamJam's biggest problem with these motor guides:It's the same one women have most faux guides - there's this extremely transparent come-on whose veneer of friendliness only sloppily covers a man ready to spit pus on you when you refuse his services. (By the way, panhandlers in SF's Haight and those on Decatur Street in New Orleans can be the exact same way (and worse), so it AIN'T Morocco) Anyway, I am usually looking for a fight. And these guys are just perfect for me. They drive right next to your rental car, at first, just staring. Then there is a pitch which will never begin in Arabic (strike two with me) Then there some kind of official police style waving to the side of the road. (He's out)Now, like a man with low self esteem, if you give the guy attention it means you are an idiot to him. So you've already screwed up. Just keep driving and don't worry about hitting him...
This is a warning - if you smoke hash you may find you really like it and then the glue you sniff and the crack you smoke will seem, I don't know, a little "too ghetto"...Now, where are you gonna get that money?So, unless you are looking toward that sort of lifestyle change, don't smoke hash in Morocco.On the other hand, the music and the qarqaba of the Gnawa has a different sound to it - the colors on the scarves look rather lovely as well. So, do what you gotta do. Bayti: Care for the Street Kids of Morocco MoroccoLearn Arabic Bargaining pt 1Photos by Jamal Morelli, uploaded at Studio Shamharush
You may need some prepping. Go to the kiddy park and drive the bumper cars. Try not to get hit - when you do, breathe...that's it....relax... kids just do this.... even if they are over 50.... Driving can be a bit exhausting and tough - have some music and a little food ready for the incredible amounts of traffic.... 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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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...
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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