Tips:Travelling by Car in Morocco 2008-06-07 02:41:30 If you have your own car or a rented one, there are some things to be aware of. First, don't drive during the night. Plan your trip so that you travel by day and to be able to arrive at your destination by evening. Do not pick up hitchhikers. Don't stop your car if you happen to see someone by the road in need of assistance. These are most often locals who are pretending to be having some kind of Read more: Morocco
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Tips: away from Drugs in Morocco 2008-06-07 02:41:15 Drugs Illicit drugs are illegal in Morocco
. Do not accept any offers! You will often hear someone passing near you asking you if you want to buy chocolat (chocolate — one of the many terms used for hashish). Many times, these are plainclothes policemen. Or real dealers, asking enormous sums for their stuff. Be it one or the other, you risk ending up in prison. According to a United Nations repor Read more: Drugs
Tips: Offers and Proposals in Morocco 2008-06-07 02:40:42 Offers and Proposals You will often hear hotel receptionists, taxi drivers and official guides propose you a nice place to eat, a good carpet shop to visit, etc. Do not accept these, because you stand a chance of getting ripped of, also because the restaurant/shop owner will have to give a percentage to the person who brought you over to their place. Always make all the reservations by yourself. I Read more: Morocco
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Tips for travel to Morocco: dos and don'ts 2008-06-07 02:19:23 Don'ts Don't enter the mosques in Morocco
— they cannot be accessed by non-muslims, except for those that are strictly designated for tourist visits.Avoid the following subjects of conversation entirely: religion, politics, the royal family, the Middle Eastern conflicts (Iraq, Palestine, Lebanon, Israel, etc), Western Sahara.Don't take photos of Moroccans. They don't like it and they value their
Hazards of Arab‘Shisha’ 2008-06-16 15:13:46 If you travel to Arab country, do not try the Shisha there! Despite of having a friends’ circle of 95% smokers, I never tried any kind of smoking, neither I promote it. Actually no one could convince me to start smoking other than “Girls get impressed” which is nothing but nonsense. Shisha has become very common among young guys and girls who smoke it to show off that they follow Read more: Hazards
Young Moroccans:in American forces or as a torrorist 2008-06-16 11:41:40 War in Iraq not only is tearing the people of this country, the Arab people in general almost Erbakan this war. In Morocco, despite the long distances, this war has developed some young people confused the large instructed: do not know what position should adopt. It should be noted that the vast majority of young Moroccans prefer to fight other wars they consider more important, against unemployme Read more: American
Israelis: Where are you going for the holiday? 2008-06-18 09:41:06 Israelis: Where are you going for the holiday?Israelis need to travel. Whether it is due to the size of the country or due to the novelty of seeing new places, Israelis can't be held down."I don't need to tell you, you can take a look at the statistics: A lot of Israelis travel," Ephraim Sahrel, a representative from Mazada Tours, told The Jerusalem Post.He pointed out that flights for Shavuot wer Read more: Israelis
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Visa tips: travel to Morocco 2008-06-24 05:01:13 When you enter Morocco
, you can stay here for 90 days (unless other stated). Extending your stay can be fixed quite easily, and by others, if you work. If you just want to stay longer, prepare for a small trip out of Morocco, or entering a complicated bureaucracy. Regulations state that you will have to put up an economical security, primarily by transferring a fairly large amount of money to a Mo
Health Tips for traveling in Morocco 2008-07-10 20:45:24 Preparing for Your Trip to Morocco
Before visiting Morocco, you may need to get the following vaccinations and medications for vaccine-preventable diseases and other diseases you might be at risk for at your destination: (Note: Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be vi Read more: Health
Morocco tips 2008-07-04 04:11:11 Le Berbere Palace (Morocco
)If you are looking to be pampered with the most luxurious accom in Morocco, then try pay a visit to Ouarzazate. This is where all the movie stars stay as it is near the film studio where many famous movies have been shot over the years. Not only is the accom standards very high, the hotel itself is full of movie props from long days past.Shopping for Tagines (Morocc
haggle Tips in Marrakesh Souks 2008-07-03 10:11:14 How do you survive the souks of Marrakesh? Matt Rudd enlisted a local expert.In the souks of North Africa, the average pasty-legged, slightly sweaty, affable Englishman doesn’t stand a chance. It’s the affability in particular that’s the problem.A carpet-seller says good morning, we say good morning back; he says, would you like to have a look at my carpets? And half an hour later, we’re w
Souk Shopping Tips in Marrakesh 2008-07-03 10:03:21 Pointy slippers, exotic spices, Sixties vinyl - so much shopping, so little time, says Anna ShepardRule No 1: never buy anything near the big square (Jemaa el Fna). Rule No 2: if you see something you really like, buy it, wherever you are. And whatever you do, don’t look as though you really like it.This advice comes from Laetitia Trouillet, a French handbag designer turned personal shopper, but Read more: Shopping
Things to do in Marrakech Morocco 2008-07-02 21:41:48 You can arrange to do a one day tour over the High Atlas mountains which will stop at the Kasbah Ait Benhaddou and take you as far as Ouarzazte on the edge of the sahara. A multi day trip would get you farther out into the desert but this tour is still very cool. Any hotel should be able to arrange this for you. The tour desk at the Hotel Ali - near the Djema’a el Fna (self link) - caters to bud Read more: Morocco
Marrakech nightlife tips 2008-06-30 10:19:45 Don't miss the food and street entertainment on offer in the main square - Djemaa el Fna at night. Try the snails and spicy local aphrodisiac 'tea'.Morocco Travel Information Travel Tips Read more: nightlife
Girls travelling or living in Morocco 2008-07-29 04:13:01 I spent half a year in Fez, Morocco
, where I lived and studied Arabic at an institute. I had a really great time there, and fell in love with the country. I would go back there any time, even for longer, but nevertheless there are a few things that girls might want to know.The hassling in Morocco by men is quite considerable. Don't think you'll get around it or just brush it off. Even some Muslim Read more: Girls
Women's Tips for Traveling in Morocco 2008-07-22 16:42:24 when I was 25 years old, I spent several weeks traveling alone in Morocco
. Previously, I had lived (alone) in Egypt for a year and had traveled alone to Syria and Jordan. I didn't find the level of harassment in Morocco to be higher than in those countries, but I realized that by then I had internalized several rules that helped make my trip more pleasant. Upon my return from Morocco I wrote Read more: Women
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Visas / Entry Requirements/Money to Morocco 2008-07-22 09:57:04 Visas / Entry
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No visas are required for visitors from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and most EU countries. Nationals of Israel, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Benelux DO require visas. Ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months after the date of your arrival. From point of entry visitors can stay 90 days (you will need an official permit or exten Read more: Morocco
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When to Go to Morocco? 2008-07-22 09:56:20 Spring (March-May) - lush valleys, flowers galore, snowcapped peaks, pleasantly warm and sunny conditions (typically in the 70s inland, cooler on the coast), but also the busiest season, particularly over Easter. In autumn (mid Sep-mid Nov) temperatures are also very agreeable, but the countryside tends to look parched.Winter (Nov-Mar) is the time to head for the desert regions of the south, but b Read more: Morocco
What to Wear in Morocco 2008-07-22 09:54:50 What to Wear in Morocco
Although more relaxed that many Muslim countries, you should still dress conservatively. Women should cover shoulders, arms and legs. Take light trousers (or long skirts), long-sleeved cotton shirts and, for winter or desert trips, a warm sweater and even a hat. A light windproof is useful on the coast. Likewise sandals or flip-flops, though you can pick up wonderful
Tipping / Customs in Morocco 2008-07-22 09:54:14 Tipping / Customs
Taxi drivers do not expect a tip. Waiters in proper restaurants should be tipped up to 10% of the bill. At informal cafes, the tip is normally 1-2 DH per person in the party. Hotel porters will appreciate 5–10 DH, as will anyone else who helps you out (e.g. the young lad who guides you back to your hotel when you are lost). If venturing into the rural areas, it i Read more: Morocco
Tips for a Visitor to Tangiers, Morocco 2008-07-31 12:23:23 Until 1956, when Morocco
gained its independence from successive changing foreign administrations, most notably France and Spain, Tangiers, or Tanger, was considered to be one of the most stylish resorts of the Mediterranean (though it is also bordered to the West by the Atlantic). The city was frequented and later adopted by affluent Europeans and Americans searching for trade opportunities, exc Read more: Visitor
Sea Isle City travel tips rentals 2008-09-06 02:59:28 Sea Isle City is a city in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Ocean City Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the United States 2000 Census, the city population was 2,835. Sea Isle City is located on Ludlam Island, which also contains part of Dennis Township.Sea Isle City was originally incorporated as a borough on May 22, 1882, from portions of Dennis Township, based on
Essaouira travel Tips 2008-09-03 19:51:03 Essaouira TipsThis laid back town by the sea is a great place to spend a few days or a week. There's not a lot to do nor places to visit so just unwind and absorb the mellow scene. Things to Do: The main attraction here is the wonderful beach. It's long, wide and crowded in the summer. You can get away from the masses by walking south past the stream, but remember when the tide comes in it be
Agadir travel tips 2008-09-02 10:45:11 Agadir is a city in the southern part of Morocco. It is of interest primarily because of its location, as it is surrounded by the Antiatlas, the Sahara Desert, many natural parks, and secluded beaches which are all easily accessible from Agadir. The city of Agadir itself is primarily a tourist resort that is popular with European travelers. It has a beach with all the appropriate facilities for be
How to have an exciting holiday on the cheap 2008-10-04 05:54:18 Gemma BowesGemma Bowes on how to have an exciting
holiday on the cheap Safari on the cheapThere are plenty of ways to save cash on what can be one of the most expensive holidays known to man or beast. Go off season when there are fewer vehicles, less dust, and only intermittent rain showers (April-June for east Africa, our summer for southern Africa). Choosing a safari camp instead of a lu
Travel Warning: Terrorism Concerns - Western Sahara 2008-09-27 18:49:08 In March and April 2007 several suicide bombings were carried out in Casablanca targeting Western
interests. The overall threat of further attacks has increased, particularly in Casablanca. Travel
lers should exercise caution, pay attention to news reports regarding safety and heed any local advice regarding potential dangers.The disputed territory of Western Sahara
has a history of Read more: Terrorism
Travel world free! 2008-10-30 20:10:01 ou can travel the world for less money than you spend each month to fill up your gas tank. Photo by Gina World travel is cheap and easy. In fact, with a little practice and effort, you can travel the world for free. The idea that travel is expensive and difficult is bullshit peddled by tour companies, hotel chains and corporate media. The tourism industry wants you to buy cruise packag Read more: Travel
Dar leila in Essaouira 2008-10-15 06:14:41 Morocco Travel Information Travel Tips
Vacations in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt Best beach 2008-10-15 06:10:19 Egypt is a magnificent tourist destination which is situated in North Africa. Stepping towards the contemporary city of mysterious Egypt, Sharm El Sheikh
. Giving the Red Sea an international reputation because of being one of the world’s most extraordinary diving destinations in the Red Sea.Sharm El Sheikh Hotels, superb combination of sun, sea and sand. The access of five stars hotels, shopping Read more: Vacations
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