Best Morocco Tours
Best Morocco Tours
If you are considering a vacation to Morocco, you must be prepared to comply with the proper norms of behavior and etiquette. Cultural differences might be scary, but there is always a way to deal with them by educating yourself.
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Always keep Dirhams on hand for tipping and change. Euros may also be accepted at most establishments.
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Assume that your card will be accepted everywhere. It's usually best to presume you won't be using your card very often.
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If you are invited into a Berber's home, try the excellent mint tea.
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Forget to take off your shoes before entering (it could be quite embarrassing).
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Set up a procedure for remembering how to return back to your Riad, especially if you are staying in the Medina, which may be perplexing and maze-like.
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Go off with someone if they volunteer to guide you find your way; they will take you there and then expect payment.
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Bargain and haggle when shopping or grabbing taxis.
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Assume you can negotiate anywhere; if you're in a restaurant and a food item has a set price on the menu, don't attempt to change it and be rude or disrespectful.
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Bring a nice camera or smartphone to capture your moments.
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Assume you have the right to shoot locals; they might be very insulted if you do so without their consent.
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Prior to your travel, learn a couple of words from a native language such as Moroccan Arabic or French.
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Be disrespectful or noisy during the Call to Prayer; be respectful of the rituals.
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Pack as lightly as possible so you may bring back souvenirs.
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Bring a drone. They are illegal in this country and will be seized or worse. If you really needed to use it, you'd have to seek a special permit from local authorities.
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Soak in the wonders at Le Jardin Majorelle and Bahia Palace.
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Assume that you can just stroll into any Mosque. These are private sites for Muslim religious prayer, not tourist attractions.
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Go on a camel ride in the desert!
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Make the mistake of assuming that the desert always refers to the Sahara. Because the Sahara does not surround the country, if you want to visit it, you must organize your stay properly. It is usually an overnight or multi-day journey, so plan accordingly.
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Understand that women in Morocco are viewed differently than males and are expected to dress more conservatively. Respect the cultural differences and keep in mind that you are essentially a visitor.
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Expect another country to have the same gender roles and equality that you do.
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Integrate as much of the culture as possible so that you can learn and grow by investing yourself in something new.
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Forget to be nice to everyone you meet; Moroccans are friendly and welcoming; make sure you show them the same courtesy.
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