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Drinking Water:
The water is NOT SAFE TO DRINK here in Morocco. So... don't even DRINK the FRUIT JUICES here (because once something has been mixed with water, it's 'contaminated').... One of my greedy girlfriends drank a glass of orange juice from our hotel's restaurant and she suffered from severe stomache for the rest of the day. Sigh...
In a restaurant, ask for a bottle of mineral water UNOPENED. Have them open it at your table and you can be sure you won't get local water ... bottled. :-)
Most people know how to ask for unopened bottled water when traveling in areas where the drinking water is
not safe, but they may not realize that it's all too easy to get sick from ingesting water while showering,
even if trying to keep one's mouth closed.
The solution? Always keep mouthwash in your mouth while showering. It will help you remember to keep your mouth closed and the antibacterial agent in it will help purify any water that gets in anyway (e.g. through your nose).
For me, I used mineral water (costing 10 dirhams per large bottle... very cheap!) to brush my teeth and to wash my face. I don't want to take any chances because I don't want to fall ill in a foreign land.
P.S. The water is safe to the locals who are used to it. This doesn't matter if you're a resident of Morocco or the UK: remember, to the residents living in the country, the water is safe.... but not to the travelers! Our tummy's not accustomed to it yet. All water contains different sets of microbes and
mineral deposits, even in the US. If you aren't used to a country's drinking water, then you may get
sick just because it is different.
Be safe, buy bottled water cheap at the supermarket.
Please also DON'T trust the locals in a developing country to tell you that their water is safe to drink. Again, for them, it is safe to drink. For you, it probably isn't. The price is small compared to what could be a disastrous effect on your trip by
drinking the local water. When in doubt, play it safe!
Photo Below: That's me bending down a little so I wouldn't block the lovely view BEHIND me.... Yes, that's the city center of RABAT.
Written Aug 24, 2002
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Visiting Souks & Bazaars:
When you're planning to visit bazaars and souks, but you don't like to be hassled and pestered incessantly by vendors (and Moroccan men) all the time, here's a tip: pick out one of those so-called students/ kids that offer to guide you around. Make it clear to him you want to walk and look around but don't plan to buy anything.
You pay him a little amount of money i.e. 10 dirhams (US$1) and he'll help keep the vendors (and yes, men) off. And another added plus is that you won't get lost in these dark, narrow streets (they all seem to look the same)!
Be Savvy!
When visiting a foreign city like RABAT, do carry along a postcard with the name and address of
your hotel, which you can show to cab drivers or when asking for directions (should you lose your way).
Speak Their Lingo!
There are not many places where the people aren't absolutely delighted for you to try out their language. If you use just the word for 'thank you', they'll still be impressed. If you know
more about their language, even if you are not fluent, you'll find yourself learning more about the real people, not just the ones shown to us in movies! These Moroccans are just as curious about us as we are about them. So, if you can speak FRENCH and ARABIC, now's the time to do it! :-)
Updated Aug 24, 2002
There is not really a tipping policey in Morocco,its up to you to tip.
but tip is always appreciated and thanked for.
I was tipping when the service was good.
Written Mar 6, 2012
Its normal to see men kiss each other when they meen is nothing sexual.Just traditonal and culture.
even hold hands when in public
in the begening I was surprised but I got use to it.
Written Mar 6, 2012
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The area in and around the fortifications at Chella, is very popular with storks, and you can usually see at least one nest on the hillside. Here, there are two nests on the same building.
Written May 8, 2005
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To avoid been deshydrated try the local water seller!!! Not the typical north american taste!!!
Written Oct 20, 2003
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Dress code is conservative. Cover your arms and your legs please out of respect for the local culture.
Written Aug 24, 2002
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Traveling with Mr Brahim Sidate and his staff to and from Rabat and Casablanca, I learned a great deal about Morocco and the Moslem religion and customs.
Written Aug 24, 2002
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