Travel

maacka

Travel

Posted by: maacka

14th Jun 2011 09:16pm

Hi was wondering if anyone has travelled to morocco? I am going in September and would like to chat with someone who has been there


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Wynwood
  • 16th Jun 2011 12:22am

When in Spain a couple of years ago I did a day trip over to Morocco. It is very different and you need to learn about all the local customs etc. as think they did not seem too keen on Western people only to try and get money off them. Even the children followed us everywhere and tugged at our sleeves all the time to try and get us to give them money. Bartering is most important and you have to be really hard at this otherwise you will be ripped off. They were building dozens of new hotels and think they are trying to compete with the Costa del Sol to try and get tourists there. The Casbah was very interesting but a bit scarey down the little narrow streets and one could easily get lost in there. A guide is probably a good idea until you find your way around. Good luck.

Wynwood
  • 17th Jun 2011 02:09pm
thanks for the reply, some interesting points there. can you tell me what the weather is going to be like in september. I have 3 weeks and it sounds like I need to watch what I wear, culturally. ...

September will probably still be pretty hot in the daytime but could get cold at night particularly if you are in the desert. Would recommend for cultural reasons to keep shoulders and legs covered when out in the casbah or sightseeing but most hotels ok with any sort of swimming costumes. I wore 3/4 length pants and a top that had capped sleeves and did not have any problems. A Pashmina or shawl is a handy item to take as can be thrown over head if needed or wrapped around shoulders to cover up. I visited Tunisia last year which is close by and found similar. The food was great. Have a great time.

maacka
  • 17th Jun 2011 01:29pm
When in Spain a couple of years ago I did a day trip over to Morocco. It is very different and you need to learn about all the local customs etc. as think they did not seem too keen on Western...

thanks for the reply, some interesting points there. can you tell me what the weather is going to be like in september. I have 3 weeks and it sounds like I need to watch what I wear, culturally. looking forward to trying the food I am going with a group of people so feel safe enough. thanks

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