MOROCCO 🇲🇦 | WHAT NOT TO DO When Visiting ❌ | Do's, Don'ts, Advice & Travel Tips

As a woman, it is important to dress modestly, covering the shoulders and the knees. Women dressed with exposed knees and shoulders were glared at and some comments and cat calls, made. Also, as a woman, it took some time to get used to being ignored when ordering food and coffee. It is a little thing, but annoying. Also, negotiating when shopping was a bit of a grind because the vendor was almost always male, and there was usually a condescending and patronizing attitude. So be patient with that, and if you can speak French, do so, I found that people were more accommodating when I spoke French. Taking pictures of local women is really frowned upon, and were told not to do it at all. Patience is required in many situations as I found that most people did one task at a time, rather than take two or three requests. Again patience was key. If you can be patient, the people are very nice.

Hello. From a Moroccan. I wouldn't advise tourists to spend all their stay in cities such as Marrakech or the Sahara desert. There's a lot more in the north of Morocco. such as Anger and Ottoman or Casablanca and Rabat and Nador,houceima... Give the North a chance it's much more beautiful and open-minded. Especially for parties people go to Casablanca and have a lot of fun there Just try to avoid the poor neighborhoods of course. Marrakesh is an ancient-minded city so don't be surprised when you see a lot of catcalling and modesty. In Casablanca and Rabat and the other big cities, there are no standards for modesty no one cares.

Petit taxis are for short, local journeys. Often they can't operate outside of a specific area such as the central area of a city. You may also find that the taxi will pick up other passengers on the way to your destination, that's standard practice, but don't expect it to mean a reduction in your own fare! Grand taxis are for longer journeys such as from one town to another, or from the city centre out to the suburbs or the airporr to your hotel. You can also get shared grand taxis, which operate more like buses. You can either pay for the whole taxi to yourself if you're in a rush, or wait for the taxi to fill up with other passengers. This will obviously be cheaper as you only pay for your share, but you may be waiting around a while for the taxi to fill up.

the reason why moroccan food is not commonly found in restaurants is because for moroccans traditional food is what you'll be eating at home (and it usually tastes the best when homemade) and so when going out you'd want to eat something you usually don't have in your house, like pizzas and burgers! there are still however many great places for traditional moroccan food that you will certainly find in every moroccan city

I'm Moroccan, born and bred in Italy and living in the UK. I must say, you sir have become an expert. Every info you gave was accurate, the first thing dad does when we arrive in Morocco is go and buy me bottles of water, I just can't. I'm from Casablanca and Essaouira, welcome any time! And you certainly should visit the northern cities of Chefchaouen, Tangier, Asilah, and the beautiful beaches of Martil! Lots of love 💗

Having lived here in Morocco for over 34 years, I can confidently say that tipping is not ALWAYS expected. Moroccans, in general, do not tip. Tipping, which is voluntary, takes place in places considered as being upmarket and high class. That said, following a few days of touring with an official tourist guide and vehicle driver, tipping, to show appreciation, is normal practice.

Just want to add... 1. Tipping isnt expected outside of medium-nice restaurants (and even then you dont have to) - they will just chance it with foreigners (taxis and touts). Tip if you want but if they're cheeky enough to ask then don't. 2. They always (95% of the time) have change just refuse to leave until theyve given you all of it, more time theyll pretend not to realise theyve shortchanged you so check everytime dont let them get away for it even if its only 1-2 dirhams because it empowers them to do it to the next person. 3. never rock up to the train station 20 minutes before a train thinking youll be able to buy a ticket and board in that time, more often than not theres a long queue to get a ticket and the train will be sold out, book a day in advance (online or in station). 4. Finally believe me - if they work with tourists theyre going to be making a lot more than the average person so for the love of god don't pity them and pay more because i assure you they are likely living more than comfortably. This video is pretty much spot on. Youll love morocco its amazing - just so long as you stay vigilant. I know plenty of people who hated their time there because they let people walk over them wherever they went.

I’m planning a trip to Morocco in November and I really love the honesty and detail you include in your videos. SUPER helpful so thank you for taking the effort to make these videos 😊 🙏

Eerlijke video!

Nice

Great vid

great feedback and very accurate!

Thank you mister Kermis 👍🌹

This video made my mind. I will never go there.

very good info..thank you

Excellent video!

I used to see people on the side of the road in Africa selling fruit...nothing priced, so as a tourist you knew they would rip off. They were very quiet. Another clever vendor had little bags each one $1 ...she was selling like crazy.

Spot on advice, plus wear dark glasses so that the shop owners don’t follow your gaze as you browse uninterrupted😄great country, wonderful Moroccans

good tips!

bro about friday everthing is closed just from 12;00 to 15,00 , 3hours cause at this time people go to pray after that everything turn to be normal and its the best time to try morrocan couscous