My mom is Moroccan. I visited with her a few years ago and tried haggling in the souk. The shop owner offered 50 dirham for some trinket. I offered 25 dirham and he accepted. I was happy with my purchase until my mom told me it was worth 10 dirham!
@@anniarog777 not all muslims are the same. I do respect other people despite their religion, color and thoughts. I don't even have a problem if you were atheist its not my problem as long as we respect each other and you treat people as you like them to treat you.
I went to Morocco back in March just before the United States state of emergency, and it was life-changing. The people were kind, the culture was rich yet diverse and the landscape was BREATHTAKING. I actually visited the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca and it was one of the architecture was beyond words
@@AmericanLifeWithHajar it was very cool, but the merchants chased us for two miles through the Medina, and the men would only listen to me and not the women of the group, which was a little bit sexist imo. THAT being said, I know the merchants aren’t an accurate representation of Fes and its people, but that was the most memorable for me
If you are decent enough to take off your shoes when you're at any mosque you are automatically welcome in there, no one will question your faith once your in the mosque.
Hisham Hilal yeah actually but usually it’s crowded to so getting people who are there to watch is very unnecessary but yeah just be decent and they’ll let you in.
Some clarifications: - Tap water is drinkable in most places - Small taxis (e.g. red ones in Casablanca) do have meters and are actually obliged to use them, so make absolutely sure to ask the taxi driver to turn it on instead of bargaining the price beforehand cause they'll most probably rip you off. If they refuse, go for another taxi. One more thing is that the price will be the same if you're one person, two or three. - Grand taxi (e.g. white ones) doesn't just mean "big", it's actually another type of taxi that does a specific trip back and forth between two points and can stop anywhere along the way, the difference is that it doesn't have a meter, but charges a fixed price per person, and can take up to 6 people.
@@GaiaHedonia I don't think there is a grand taxi that does a seven hour trip. Most of them do in-town trips, or trips between two close cities. So you'll have to take a bus. The best bus company is called CTM, more expensive than normal buses but trust me the difference is HUGE. You can even go for premium if you can afford it (they have an official website that you can look up). Another company, a bit less expensive, is called STCR, pretty good too :) Safe travels!
@@TheHypnotizedHeart thank you very much for your useful information! I would go for the premium but from what I have read on the internet there is not such a line between Marrakech and Zagora. It's going to be CTM. 🙏💓💙💚💛🇲🇦
@@GaiaHedonia Ah yes, for that line CTM only does two trips. You'll be fine with the "Confort Plus" one that leaves around midnight and arrives early morning. My advice for you is ALWAYS choose CTM over normal buses whenever it's available, their drivers are very professional; whereas others can be really reckless at times. If you have any other questions don't hesitate :) Good luck!
2:48 In morocco there are two types of taxi: "Petit taxi" : small taxi, it takes you to whatever place you wish to go to within the city, and the price is decided with a counter in Dirhams, so pay attention to the taxi driver, and ask him to turn it on if he forgets or doesn't do so. "Grand taxi": big taxi, and you pay for your seat, riding with other people, for a specific ride between two taxi posts either inside the city, or between cities, you can still get out of the taxi in the middle of the route to destination. Beware that taxi prices are generally slightly higher in night times.
Morocco is the most safe contry of Africa I think, and you known if you don't go to the mountain it's 99% safe, and for the two girls It's sad but there are bad people everywhere around the world.
im moroccan and i dont drink tap water. There are some exceptions where some areas have automatically mineral or highly filtered water coming straight from the tap but thats rlly rare
Most cities have bad tap water in Morocco, i'm Moroccan and i know people whom got kidney failures and tap water was the reason and they are Moroccans born and raised in Morocco. There are regions where they get the water from mountains that's the kinda of water you can drink other than that stick to bottle waters.
As a young Moroccan I always try to help other people from other countries because it makes me feel happy when I help them without even expecting anything from them Please do review this
@@fodk7021 Stop hating! Hating achieves nothing! The answer is building peace both sides working together to end this conflict once and for all so all sides to live in peace, equality, freedom and dignity. We need people on both sides working together, and people from outside who care about a better future here to push both sides to finalize an agreement for peace with 2 state solution.
Hi I read foreigner get only for 10 years the resident amd you are already 18 years there how you did this? I plan to live there and it will be good to know someone that can help me to get lots of information, especially to emigrate there, right now i am in spain but this register issue is too bad here in europe, even i have an europe passport aswell another one. Would estimate to get help especially because you are living a long time there sure you know a lot of this country, I would love to live there. If you have an email adress we can get in touch. Thank you in advance, rosangela
Amazing video. I'm Moroccan and I can say that you were right about most things, except for stray cats, most of them are so nice and some will run away but it would be very nice if you try to play with them or feed them something because those poor things there have no one to take care of them and may die of hunger sometimes too. And I just want to add one more DON'T to your DON'TS, don't come to Morocco when it's Ramadan because you will be disappointed, many restaurants and stores are either not working or have only night shifts because most Moroccans are fasting during the days of this month of Ramadan. And you can look at the calendar when it's Ramadan every year.
I was a little dissapointed he didn't explain more about the cats. I wonder what his reasoning was, because I think in most places around the world petting stray cats is ok.
Morocco is classed as an endemic region for rabies and therefore very high risk of infection from stray animals, this is probably where the stray cat don't comes from unfortunately
How come a person can say such things like don't pet stray cats etc :) Ridiculous. One of the most lovely cats I have ever seen there. PET THE CATS FEED THE CATS, RESCUE ANIMALS IN EVERYWHERE, and ignore people who give such messages publicly.
I am French citizen with a moroccan ethnic background. I think that your advices and your depictions of morocco are pretty fair and balanced. Your are promoting tourism in morocco without misleading potential visitors. I am impressed. How much time did you spent for being so familiar with this country ? keep going with providing good content. Take care
@@goldofox5111 You don't have to bargain, just learn the French sentence for "turn the distance meter on" and walk away if they reject. I am half Moroccan and went with a European friend to Casablanca last year and they constantly didn't turn on the meter until I mentioned it. You do bargain with Grand Taxi's though as a foreigner especially when you're going to another city, they tried to get me to pay 500 Dirham to get from Rabat to Casablanca.
@@jarumboy1 I agree with you but the fact is that there are some taxi drivers who have a malfunctioning distance meter which they could use to their benefit or to tell you that it's not wotking and that they will decide the price .And for someone who's from europe for example , taxis are expensive so 500 Dhrs =50 Euro is a understandable price , but this price in Morocco is out of the question .
As a foreigner, I would never go back to Morocco. It is not fun when everyone tries to scam you because they think you dont speak french. Want fresh fruit? Vendor forgets how to count. Want to ride a taxi? Driver forgets to turn on meter. Want to buy an "antique" bag? That will be $300 USD. Waste of time.
Morrocan mosques were kind of a culture shock for me as a Malaysian Muslim: usually Malaysian mosques are open at almost all times (except far late at night) for travellers' conveniences to stop and rest at any time. The guide for my family told us we had to rush to pray as these mosques would be immediately closed after prayers, so me finding that out was pretty eye opening to me.
I going on a cruise next month.stopping in Casablanca. Was there long ago but now I'm Afraid to go out alone,I'm 72 yrs old,female,have cane. Should I be afraid?
I have been visiting Morocco every year for the last 10 years. You can’t get enough of it if you know your way around. Beautiful country, rich culture and welcoming people
I had the pleasure to study abroad in Morocco at AlAkhawayn University studying Arabic and I enjoyed it! I have been to Agadir to visit a friend. I will return in June to go see my best friend and bring some gifts that I know he will need or want. I will stay in Mohammedia for the peace and quiet! But will be going to Marrakesh, Fes, Essouira for Argan oil and Tangiers. I will definitely see my other friends from other cities! I can't wait to eat Bastilla, breywa, msemen, and of course tagine! I love the food, the ambience, the people and the pride they take pride in having a clean country; unlike some other countries I have visited!♥️
I don't think the bargaining has anything to do with being female or male xD I'm a female myself and I'd say women do way more bargaining than the men in morocco..
Its not true for us locals, especially our moms can be the masters of bargaining the hell outta everything they see, and actually get it at the price they want. As for tourists idk.. SOME vendors might take advantage of the inexperience (in moroccan bargaining) and kindness of female tourists and expect to sell their items at max price. You must look strong minded and inhesitant ( and visibly shocked if the price is too much ) Lower the price to half, and if he doesn't accept pretend you're leaving the shop...and other techniques
@@humanllusion590 Yes, it's true that as a foreigner u most likely won't get a good price. He was saying something along the lines of "men do it better" kinda or that women aren't able to get as good prices as men. When in reality as u said, moms do it the best
Ugh im from Casablanca i lost my phone one day when i was in Morocco mall a really popular mall in Casablanca....the worst thing in this is that it was expensive it was 2300 Dirhams thats a lot - AND IM NOT EVEN RICH IM JUST A DECENT GIRL UGH
I recommand visiting the beautiful cities of Rabat, Tangier and Tetouan Also the small blue and white village of chefchaouen perched on the slopes of RIF mountains
@@AuntieTrichome It's a bustling city with a growing economy and doted with modern infrastructure just 14 kilometers from mainland Spain .. glad you enjoyed it 😊
My husband is Moroccan. We went last year and stayed for a month. Even that wasn't time enough to see everything. We went to Fes, Martil, Tetouan, Chefchaoun, Rabat, Tangier & Zerhoun/Volubilis. The last few days there I was getting homesick and couldn't wait to get back to the US. Strange enough, it's been some months since being there and I really miss it. Feels like a second home.
Heads up: I've lived here for the past two and a half years. Most things are spot on! I've seen a growing increase in credit card machines both in restaurants and some shops in the medinas. It truly depends so make sure you ask! You can buy train tickets with a debit card (not credit) no matter which country you're from (I just did on Saturday with my American). I have both Moroccan and American accounts. I would also say that tipping isn't necessarily a part of the culture here in all places. Of course if people go above and beyond, you should tip but tipping culture is more similar to that of Europe than the US. Good work though!
Met a young man from morroco @ work yesterday. He didn't talk much about morroco, but it sparked my interest in visiting. THIS VIDEO GAVE ME A NICE BLUEPRINT ON MY INTEREST! THANKS U
Will be visiting Marrakech in December 🤘🏾 I’m excited (Edit) Yeah my time there was wonderful. I’ll make it my second home. It was the most well orchestrated and beautiful chaos I’ve ever seen in my life. I’ll be sure to check out Fes and Casablanca and other gems when I come back. Love y’all Morocco!
Yeah, a "sweet country" where Christians are beheaded(ex the Norwegian female tourists) and where Europeans are scammed at every step! I wouldn't step a foot in that dangerous ghetto-country, not even for free!
I love how he is promoting the country and the culture more than moroccas themselves, and everything he said is accurate, it's quite impressive for someone who has only visited the country to know so much about it
I lived/worked in Morocco for a few years quite a few years ago (I lived in Casablanca and visited many other places too of course, usually driving in my car, or occasionally travelling with friends, both foreign & Moroccan, in their cars), and have visited it a number of times since. In fact I actually passed my first driving test there (I took it in French, although I could just as easily have taken it in Arabic). I'd say this is a pretty good guide for novice visitors to this part of the world, although of course it is generally more open to western tourists than many other Arab countries, and I've lived in a number, but there are certain cultural differences you do need to be aware of and observe so the guidance here will prove very useful.
@@barbaracameron5610 As indeed was my own father and me too of course, although I believe I was named for an uncle of my father rather than my father himself - family traditions are peculiar, eh 😉. Of course Bill is the shortened form of William, the name that actually appears on all our birth certificates.
I have been to Morocco twice and I must say that your advice on traveling to Morocco is spot on. I would agree with just about everything you said! Thanks for sharing
Hi Mark, As a Moroccan follower who has been living in both Marrakech and Casablanca for a while, I say you are pretty on point on everything you said! I hope you enjoyed your stay here!
As someone that goes to Morocco couple of times each year, the country is amazing. The people are so friendly and the vibe is unmatched, in 10 visits I've never seen a physical altercation or out of hand argument. The places are so beautiful, the people are friendly, food is fresh and delicious and it's very affordable. Haggling is part of the experience and I can safely say that 25-50% off from initial price is nothing, most times you need to go 90% off for a realistic price as a foreigner. Most pieces are mass produced and a lot cheaper in Casablanca than Marrakech. If you're visiting for a while then I'd stick to a normal hotel that's not a Riad as long stays in a Riad can be uncomfortable. Possibly spend 1 night in a Riad and rest in normal hotel for the experience
I am Moroccan in Canada and he is 99% right. But dont let the don'ts stops you from visiting this unique country. It's a marvellous experience! The best is to rent a car and do a tour of Morroco. That's what I always do. If you can bring baby wipes, its more useful than Kleenex.
Just came from Morocco. It was an wonderful experience. The people are very friendly and hospitable. Countryside view is fantastic. Villages those are around or located in the state/ province of Larache deserve special attention and praise. They are picture perfect as most of these villages are located on the mountains. While you drive you can enjoy these villages from highways. All the villages have their own mosques located on the higher grounds. And don't forget to visit the only blue city of the world - " Chefchaoun ".
I really enjoyed my trips to Morocco, such a beautiful country and very rich in history and culture. Definitely worth a trip. My advice is to learn the numbers in French for bargaining even though most people especially arround the markets speak english fairly well. I personally love the seaside of Essaouira and Rabat. There are dozens of magnificent places out there.
The first completely truthful and honest video I ever seen about my country when it come to this matter. I understand the water situation, it doesn't apply to everyone though. There's of people that have no issues with tap water here. Especially if they stay here for a considerable period. And I couldn't agree more about the small bills and the change.
I am an expat living in Marocco. And I can tell, that this video is perfectly explain how to live in Morocco, while respecting Moroccan culture. Great video!
We really thank you for the time you took to introduce our (maybe unfortunately the Don'ts). But still very constructive and useful !! Really Appreciated from LA.CA
Morocco is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. I love Moroccan people they few I met are peaceful and amazing. I love Moroccan cultures, foods and weather especially summer. I'm currently living in oujda and oujda is doing me well now. I have been to Rabat, Casablanca and oujda. All I can say Morocco is more beautiful.
U can't compare morocco at all with Egypt or Turkey or what's so ever...morocco is truly unique,a combination of Hispanic France back ground. Have been there a couple times and did tour around morocco up till Mauritania. Its an amazing adventure to do. Also its a country with a variation of different people from all over the world included Jewish people that lives peaceful with each other. A country with a rich history but the amazing part I love so much of morocco is the fact that its in Africa and europe,and you truly see and experience the 2 different worlds in one part.a mixture of culture and so fort. So please don't compair morocco with other Arabic countries at all,its truly a big different except they share the same religion.
This was such a great great very well explained video. Thank you so kindly for doing this. Eventhough we will be visiting friends for the first time and I am sure they will show us the ropes, it is wonderful to at least know some of these things for yourself. Thanks again.
My friend and I went to Marrakech, Morocco last December 2019, and I completely agree on this : Don't think everyone helping you is doing it to help you. But overall, it was fun, especially when we haggled 400 dhs for a Djellaba but just at the next store sells it for 250 dhs only. Lesson: bargain and start from rock-bottom price hehe
I am Moroccan and have lived there for 26 years until I recently moved to Canada. I want to say thank you very much fot your honesty and for pointing out the don't of Morocco. I must say I agree with you completely, there is not one thing wrong about what you've said, except maybe for the water thing which is not bad eveywhere, but getting a bottle of water wouldn't hurt for sure, I do it too :) Great tips man! I was surprised! Accurate description for sure.. One question : where is your wife from? I Almost tought she was Moroccan!
A tourist once tried to give my mother a tip for finding they're lost child and giving them directions she just gave them the look of wtf are you doind it was wild and disrespectful
My boyfriend and I was threatened because one boy insisted to guide us to our Riad. We just told him, "no thank you" and he began to follow us, asking for money and threating us too, until I got angry and exclaim he should leave us alone. I know that each person is unique and it could be a spontaneous encounter. Apart from that, we enjoyed the trip and I love Morocco, its people, its landscape and its culture.
@@evabonogalan2409 poverty and desperation does wonders to the human psychology. I hope you don't take it to heart I'm sure he hase his reasons and not all are like that of course there are those who aren't in need of money but still do this and there's a special place in hell for them
@@Almighty_DarkLord Of course, I met awesome people in Morocco (fes, marakech, chefchaouen, ...), people are very hospitable, it was only one person that do what I told.
Hello Mark, As a Moroccan follower, I could say you've got everything on point here so trust what he says Fellas ! I'd say your trip could be significantly better if your happen to know a local that could save you a lot of hassle ( Unfortunately that's how it is here, and the fact that few speak English kinda makes it worse for the foreigners). I hope you enjoyed your stay in Morocco :)
Do people speak french commonly or is it only for official purposes ? Does it help to speak french instead of english (if you don't know a word of Arabic ofc)
@@SkateGeneva French is a great asset. Some older people only speak Berber. The Arabic is also slightly different to the Middle East. In the big cities you will find people who speak English or some English.
@@SkateGeneva Even if you speak Arabic, it'll only mainly help you to decypher the signage 😂 because the dialect differs from one Arab country to the other, But relatively you can get by in Morocco if you speak French
Excellent tips for travelling in Morocco! I've traveled t Morocco 9 times and still haven't seen everything I want to see. As a woman I've never had any trouble haggling because there's never anything I want to buy so badly that I won't just walk away. I also know that I'll be paying more than a Moroccan and as my earning potential is typically a lot more, I'm ok with that too. I dress fairly conservatively, long or 3 quarter sleeves, long pants or long capris in the summer, and have been invited so many times by Moroccans to eat with their family on Friday or to stay at their homes.
Thank you for your comment. I had previously had watched Malini Angelica's video which was very beautiful but she wore a sleeveless blouse all the time and it usually showed a bit of cleavage and I thought that was very risque of her ---especially as a tourist being filmed by her partner. Finally she was invited into somebody's home and I can see they gave her a type of djellaba that she draped over her shoulders and it also covered your cleavage. I thought well that's one way to get a free souvenir 😉lol That's a bit of a joke but I was thinking-- I'm sure she came to that house dressed in a sleeveless top and they offered her that because there was no way she could enter their home wearing what she was wearing. SHE actually looks Moroccan everyone said but even more so her dress was highly inappropriateshe. She also wore shorts that were not short shorts as they were little bit shorter than Bermuda shorts and they were in a type of jean material,which looked of course very beautiful on her because she's beautiful, but I'm thinking now that even that maybe was incorrect and I should wear slacks. I am wondering though if a sundress is possible if you cover your arms with a little jacket or something of that sort which I have a lot of actually😊 I do love sundresses😚 DOES anyone know?? thank you
@@LadyBug1967 I guess it depends on how short your sundress is and like you stated, if you cover your shoulders and arms. Moroccans in tourist towns such as Marrakech are used to seeing it all, but personally I prefer to be as respectful as possible, but that's just me. Maybe try the Trip Advisor forums for Morocco. Lots of people on those forums have visited very recently or live someplace in Morocco. Enjoy your trip!
I think when it comes to bathroom. It depends on where you go. For example, A fancy restaurants Verses cheap ones. I think the same in america when you go to Berger kings or Mcdo in the hood, it is not like the one in the city.
Nice video but I would like to address few points that seemed inaccurate: 1- you can drink water in most of the cities, it is true that in some it tastes weird but still you can drink it 2- of course you can buy train and bus tickets online and you can check in online for the flights if the airlines you are using offer this service 3- shops don't refuse foreign credit card!! the only issue is the banks are charging a lot of fees on each transaction so if you are buying a bottle of water obviously the vendor will prefer to get paid with cash 4- not everyone is expecting tips while helping or inviting you! it is very offending when you offer money to someone who is just helping or trying to be kind towards you. A smile with a warm "thank you" is enough!! As arabs and muslims we consider tourists as guests and we honour our guests 5- I'm not a cat person but you can definitely pet cats 😜
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My mom is Moroccan. I visited with her a few years ago and tried haggling in the souk. The shop owner offered 50 dirham for some trinket. I offered 25 dirham and he accepted. I was happy with my purchase until my mom told me it was worth 10 dirham!
Hahahahaha that’s funny
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That is part of the fun!
I love just how you respect the tradition of any country you visit.
Respect for you and your family
Thank you. We try to be good tourists. :)
Yes , because he s not muslim . Muslims dont respect anyone . Limsilmin ma ti7tarmoush ta9alid ashou3oub al oukhra ( koufars)
@@anniarog777 not all muslims are the same.
I do respect other people despite their religion, color and thoughts.
I don't even have a problem if you were atheist its not my problem as long as we respect each other and you treat people as you like them to treat you.
@@anniarog777 press x to doubt - a christian
@@anniarog777 who hurt you ?
I went to Morocco back in March just before the United States state of emergency, and it was life-changing. The people were kind, the culture was rich yet diverse and the landscape was BREATHTAKING. I actually visited the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca and it was one of the architecture was beyond words
Have you visited fes?
@@AmericanLifeWithHajar I did!
@@jaredmessinese4688 I live in fes it’s such a beautiful city ! How was your experience?
Welcom brother at any time ❤❤
@@AmericanLifeWithHajar it was very cool, but the merchants chased us for two miles through the Medina, and the men would only listen to me and not the women of the group, which was a little bit sexist imo. THAT being said, I know the merchants aren’t an accurate representation of Fes and its people, but that was the most memorable for me
If you are decent enough to take off your shoes when you're at any mosque you are automatically welcome in there, no one will question your faith once your in the mosque.
Hisham Hilal yeah actually but usually it’s crowded to so getting people who are there to watch is very unnecessary but yeah just be decent and they’ll let you in.
Decent enough! 🙃🙃That's quit rude
Yeah that's true 🤷♀️
Untrue
@@hothmanmisane2932 so tell us your story that involves being kicked out of a mosque!
More Moroccans watched this then anyone else lol
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Lol u got the right
They want to make sure they doing it right 😂
@@zaramiamisaberi6446 Thats the only reason i can think of LOL
I am travelling to Morocco once a year every year together with my morrocan husband, and I always enjoy and love every minute of my stay there!
3tini visa o passspooorrrr 🎶 🎵
@@bme0983 d7ktiny tfu 🤣
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You welcome lwri9at 🤣
@@oussama.ettayebi6410 mat fda7xi siyed 😂
You don't need to bargain or haggle with taxi driver, don't even ask them for the price. have them to use the meters.
yes that's what we usually do
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most taxis don’t have the meters in Morocco and when they do it’s a known scam for them to overcharge on the meter as well.
the issue with that is tourists dont know the way to their destination so taxi drivers sometimes take a muuuuch longer route.
I'm morrocan,and i agree 100%.
Some clarifications:
- Tap water is drinkable in most places
- Small taxis (e.g. red ones in Casablanca) do have meters and are actually obliged to use them, so make absolutely sure to ask the taxi driver to turn it on instead of bargaining the price beforehand cause they'll most probably rip you off. If they refuse, go for another taxi. One more thing is that the price will be the same if you're one person, two or three.
- Grand taxi (e.g. white ones) doesn't just mean "big", it's actually another type of taxi that does a specific trip back and forth between two points and can stop anywhere along the way, the difference is that it doesn't have a meter, but charges a fixed price per person, and can take up to 6 people.
For a trip of seven hours what is better to choose, a grand taxi or a bus?
@@GaiaHedonia I don't think there is a grand taxi that does a seven hour trip. Most of them do in-town trips, or trips between two close cities. So you'll have to take a bus. The best bus company is called CTM, more expensive than normal buses but trust me the difference is HUGE. You can even go for premium if you can afford it (they have an official website that you can look up). Another company, a bit less expensive, is called STCR, pretty good too :) Safe travels!
@@TheHypnotizedHeart thank you very much for your useful information! I would go for the premium but from what I have read on the internet there is not such a line between Marrakech and Zagora. It's going to be CTM. 🙏💓💙💚💛🇲🇦
@@GaiaHedonia Ah yes, for that line CTM only does two trips. You'll be fine with the "Confort Plus" one that leaves around midnight and arrives early morning. My advice for you is ALWAYS choose CTM over normal buses whenever it's available, their drivers are very professional; whereas others can be really reckless at times.
If you have any other questions don't hesitate :) Good luck!
@@TheHypnotizedHeartI am so grateful for your help. CTM looks fine! 💛💐
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In morocco there are two types of taxi:
"Petit taxi" : small taxi, it takes you to whatever place you wish to go to within the city, and the price is decided with a counter in Dirhams, so pay attention to the taxi driver, and ask him to turn it on if he forgets or doesn't do so.
"Grand taxi": big taxi, and you pay for your seat, riding with other people, for a specific ride between two taxi posts either inside the city, or between cities, you can still get out of the taxi in the middle of the route to destination.
Beware that taxi prices are generally slightly higher in night times.
B4ina s4ir hhhhh
taxi’s are very cheap in morocco in general
@@peterhenderson9331 lol
I went to Morocco in March and I loved every single thing about my trip. AMAZING COUNTRY. everyone just go to Morocco😍😍😍
I am and Moroccan and if I go to Paris I have to go to Morocco.well It’s a 3 hour flight.😃😄😁 edit: I love my country.
Carrie. Go to tangier and bouskoura, it’s amazinh
How dangerous is it at the moment? Sadly those two girls were raped and beheaded in Morocco recently.
Morocco is the most safe contry of Africa I think, and you known if you don't go to the mountain it's 99% safe, and for the two girls It's sad but there are bad people everywhere around the world.
Is it hot in tangeirs
I live 3 years in Morocco until now and water it`s good everywhere.
Water is good everywhere my ass
im moroccan and i dont drink tap water. There are some exceptions where some areas have automatically mineral or highly filtered water coming straight from the tap but thats rlly rare
@@Thankfulsoul99 where do you live? Casa rabat knitra?
@@WatchTheLadyOfHeaven313 haha loser
Most cities have bad tap water in Morocco, i'm Moroccan and i know people whom got kidney failures and tap water was the reason and they are Moroccans born and raised in Morocco. There are regions where they get the water from mountains that's the kinda of water you can drink other than that stick to bottle waters.
As a young Moroccan I always try to help other people from other countries because it makes me feel happy when I help them without even expecting anything from them
Please do review this
I'll love to visit morocco one day
From what I understand. Helping travelers/ foreigners is highly encouraged in Islam.
@@expatbiker6598 i am a Moroccan too god, homeland king!
Please make a channel about living in Morocco as a Moroccan.
@@X-Prime123 why ?
Tourist who think Morroco is only "SAHARA" and "CAMELS" Bruhh C'mon 😒😒
HAHAHAHA right!! I'm done with that hahaha. Or when people say Kebab is from Morocco! OMG
Yess🤣🤣🤣😭
😂 😂 😂 😂 Hell yeah hhhh
Yassine Bahaoui I think about the Mocro Maffia here in West Europe!!
Hahah
He forgot one "Don't".
Don't let these "Don't"s stop you from visiting this amazing and wonderful country
Hey Yassine A. Can't wait to visit with direct flight soon. Love from Israel 🇮🇱❤ 🇲🇦
@@come_explore_with_me_IL You're more than welcome ❤ Bring friends and family. Love ❤
@@yassineanaddam Shukran Habibi, we will come!
@@come_explore_with_me_IL you are not welcomed land thieves #freePalestine
@@fodk7021 Stop hating! Hating achieves nothing! The answer is building peace both sides working together to end this conflict once and for all so all sides to live in peace, equality, freedom and dignity. We need people on both sides working together, and people from outside who care about a better future here to push both sides to finalize an agreement for peace with 2 state solution.
تحية لاخواننا المغاربة من الجزائر.
والصحراء مغربية
❤️
our brothers ❤️
اصلا هي مغربية انا عايش فيها
For God's sake don't start another fight
@@elspongebobhh هههههههه100%. عاش المغرب 🇲🇦 و عاش الملك
I love Morocco
I'm from India🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 ❤️ 🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦
India stay away from Moroccan because y’all never tip
Depends on service offered by one
Respect to you bro👍
@@alinporsh8236 I'm just starting so there is nothing more at this time
@@TheCemeteryEnthusiast 😂😂😂 اتخرجلنا على السياحة
Lived here in Morocco for 18yrs now, simply put it is now my home. I like your pointer videos as you clearly do your homework, I cannot fault them.
Hi I read foreigner get only for 10 years the resident amd you are already 18 years there how you did this?
I plan to live there and it will be good to know someone that can help me to get lots of information, especially to emigrate there, right now i am in spain but this register issue is too bad here in europe, even i have an europe passport aswell another one.
Would estimate to get help especially because you are living a long time there sure you know a lot of this country, I would love to live there. If you have an email adress we can get in touch. Thank you in advance, rosangela
18 years
ur comment should be in darija ;)
@@rosangelapersico4821 marry a moroccan ;)
@@sabsab8782 bizafalek!
@@sabsab8782 already married a Moroccan
Haha I'm morrocan and funniest thing he said is: "Don't stop bargaining" and it's true.
hahhahahahahahahah yeah
😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@konohatvnetwork yes I am. Are you?
Sounds exhausting 😓
Amazing video. I'm Moroccan and I can say that you were right about most things, except for stray cats, most of them are so nice and some will run away but it would be very nice if you try to play with them or feed them something because those poor things there have no one to take care of them and may die of hunger sometimes too.
And I just want to add one more DON'T to your DON'TS, don't come to Morocco when it's Ramadan because you will be disappointed, many restaurants and stores are either not working or have only night shifts because most Moroccans are fasting during the days of this month of Ramadan. And you can look at the calendar when it's Ramadan every year.
forgot about that
I was a little dissapointed he didn't explain more about the cats. I wonder what his reasoning was, because I think in most places around the world petting stray cats is ok.
Morocco is classed as an endemic region for rabies and therefore very high risk of infection from stray animals, this is probably where the stray cat don't comes from unfortunately
How come a person can say such things like don't pet stray cats etc :) Ridiculous. One of the most lovely cats I have ever seen there. PET THE CATS FEED THE CATS, RESCUE ANIMALS IN EVERYWHERE, and ignore people who give such messages publicly.
@@jon6123 it's usually only dogs who have rabies, and it's far from endemic
I was in Marrakech last June, 2019. I had a blast and I absolutely love the country and want to go back again
u haven't seen fez yet...
Sweet Heart welcome in Morocco at anytime 😉
Hassan Karaoui thank you, actually I went back in October 2019
@@hijabimuslimah8100 u can visit tanger or agadir there are more beautifull and u can visit us if u wont in oujda u are welcom😍
@@حفصةنكاز i live in Tangier 😀
I love Moroccans!!!!! Merci Morocco.....
Thank you and i have to say there are many beautiful places in Morocco i live in Morocco and it’s beautiful
We love you too
We say chokran not merci 😉
@@8d_songs Merci works too.
Welcome
Hey man I’ve taken 16 solo trips abroad now and you’re videos have been a huge help when I’m traveling. I really appreciate your videos! Keep it up!
I feel weird watching this as a Moroccan
amine T-ben same
same 😂😂
Me 2
Me to
LOL!!!!!!!!
Why do I feel happy when I read positive comments about Morocco. As I own it 😅🙄😂
Because it's a gorgeous place
Hhhh same here😂😂
@@raniajobrane9336 hh ah ya jenia
Me too
@@woltersworld that is for tourists
I am French citizen with a moroccan ethnic background.
I think that your advices and your depictions of morocco are pretty fair and balanced.
Your are promoting tourism in morocco without misleading potential visitors.
I am impressed. How much time did you spent for being so familiar with this country ?
keep going with providing good content.
Take care
just for info : we dont do bargaining with taxis in morocco
Mdr for foreigners it's another story man they need to bargain especially if it's the small taxi , But it depends on the taxi driver actually .
@@goldofox5111 You don't have to bargain, just learn the French sentence for "turn the distance meter on" and walk away if they reject. I am half Moroccan and went with a European friend to Casablanca last year and they constantly didn't turn on the meter until I mentioned it. You do bargain with Grand Taxi's though as a foreigner especially when you're going to another city, they tried to get me to pay 500 Dirham to get from Rabat to Casablanca.
@@jarumboy1 I agree with you but the fact is that there are some taxi drivers who have a malfunctioning distance meter which they could use to their benefit or to tell you that it's not wotking and that they will decide the price .And for someone who's from europe for example , taxis are expensive so 500 Dhrs =50 Euro is a understandable price , but this price in Morocco is out of the question .
As a foreigner, I would never go back to Morocco. It is not fun when everyone tries to scam you because they think you dont speak french. Want fresh fruit? Vendor forgets how to count. Want to ride a taxi? Driver forgets to turn on meter. Want to buy an "antique" bag? That will be $300 USD. Waste of time.
I do, some taxis here don't have the counter so they charge you double or even triple
Morrocan mosques were kind of a culture shock for me as a Malaysian Muslim: usually Malaysian mosques are open at almost all times (except far late at night) for travellers' conveniences to stop and rest at any time. The guide for my family told us we had to rush to pray as these mosques would be immediately closed after prayers, so me finding that out was pretty eye opening to me.
Interesting, good to know. So they even close the masaajid to other Muslims?
Thank you so much! I'm about to travel to Morocco for 10 days as a female solo traveller. This was very helpful 🙂
Hey! How did it go? As I'm going solo next month 😊
@@pamelazukowska5431 It was soooo amazing. You’re going to have a great time. 🤍
I going on a cruise next month.stopping in Casablanca. Was there long ago but now I'm Afraid to go out alone,I'm 72 yrs old,female,have cane. Should I be afraid?
Research Lousia Jespersen and Maren Ueland. They were lone female travellers that went to Marakech.
I went and had the most amazing time in Essaouira! Going back in May and taking my mum with me 😁
I have been visiting Morocco every year for the last 10 years. You can’t get enough of it if you know your way around. Beautiful country, rich culture and welcoming people
I visited it for 9 years because of Covid lmao(we weren’t visiting Morocco in 2020).
Could we connect over email for a quick itenarary..we are visiting next year and would like some pointers
I had the pleasure to study abroad in Morocco at AlAkhawayn University studying Arabic and I enjoyed it! I have been to Agadir to visit a friend. I will return in June to go see my best friend and bring some gifts that I know he will need or want. I will stay in Mohammedia for the peace and quiet! But will be going to Marrakesh, Fes, Essouira for Argan oil and Tangiers. I will definitely see my other friends from other cities! I can't wait to eat Bastilla, breywa, msemen, and of course tagine! I love the food, the ambience, the people and the pride they take pride in having a clean country; unlike some other countries I have visited!♥️
I live in mohammedia you are welcome anytime m8 have a good day!
You studied in the oldest university in the world!
I love when mature people travel
I don't think the bargaining has anything to do with being female or male xD I'm a female myself and I'd say women do way more bargaining than the men in morocco..
So true saying that as a moroccan guy
Its not true for us locals, especially our moms can be the masters of bargaining the hell outta everything they see, and actually get it at the price they want.
As for tourists idk.. SOME vendors might take advantage of the inexperience (in moroccan bargaining) and kindness of female tourists and expect to sell their items at max price. You must look strong minded and inhesitant ( and visibly shocked if the price is too much ) Lower the price to half, and if he doesn't accept pretend you're leaving the shop...and other techniques
@@humanllusion590 Yes, it's true that as a foreigner u most likely won't get a good price. He was saying something along the lines of "men do it better" kinda or that women aren't able to get as good prices as men. When in reality as u said, moms do it the best
TRUE
Aaaa your pubg’s iD
Loved the video! We are going to Morocco March 11, 2023. Can’t wait!
you basically need to talk to a Moroccan guy before coming here..... and that's much better and safe
wa 3arfink rak baghi tdi chi gawria
@@sesnaffaout9528 😂😂😂
Ali Rachiq 😂😂
ياك المرضييي
Agreed! I wouldn’t have been able to get around without a local Moroccan
one important thing do not hold your phone wild in the open in cities like Casablanca. might be gone before u know it
Sad but true ahhaha
Sam T im moroccan, so is my sister but she looks ’white’ aka british and boys would try to steal her phone,
oh yikes .. how am I supposed to follow my Google maps then ?!
Ugh im from Casablanca i lost my phone one day when i was in Morocco mall a really popular mall in Casablanca....the worst thing in this is that it was expensive it was 2300 Dirhams thats a lot - AND IM NOT EVEN RICH IM JUST A DECENT GIRL UGH
هههههههه انا مغربي و منزعمش نخرج تليفوني فكازا
Great video, I've seen all I need. Thanks for saving me money. I'll give it a miss.
Morocco is a fantastic country, it's so beautiful.
Thank you for the tips.
Hi
Your username, I'm- 💀
Bro-
I recommand visiting the beautiful cities of Rabat, Tangier and Tetouan
Also the small blue and white village of chefchaouen perched on the slopes of RIF mountains
Oussama 1997bis Visited Tangier a few years ago. Loved it.
@@AuntieTrichome It's a bustling city with a growing economy and doted with modern infrastructure just 14 kilometers from mainland Spain .. glad you enjoyed it 😊
Well, we were on a European cruise and it was one of our stops. It was easy for us to get past customs too. Being from Belgium helped a lot 😁
i live in Tangier i love it , its beaches are so beautiful
Rif is not morocco
My husband is Moroccan. We went last year and stayed for a month. Even that wasn't time enough to see everything. We went to Fes, Martil, Tetouan, Chefchaoun, Rabat, Tangier & Zerhoun/Volubilis. The last few days there I was getting homesick and couldn't wait to get back to the US. Strange enough, it's been some months since being there and I really miss it. Feels like a second home.
Heads up: I've lived here for the past two and a half years. Most things are spot on! I've seen a growing increase in credit card machines both in restaurants and some shops in the medinas. It truly depends so make sure you ask! You can buy train tickets with a debit card (not credit) no matter which country you're from (I just did on Saturday with my American). I have both Moroccan and American accounts. I would also say that tipping isn't necessarily a part of the culture here in all places. Of course if people go above and beyond, you should tip but tipping culture is more similar to that of Europe than the US. Good work though!
That is an epic list of Don'ts, Mark! Tastefully done as always.
I just came back from Morocco. I stayed for 1 month. I stayed long in Casablanca. I went to chefchaouen, agadir and Marrakech. I looooooove Morocco.
great :-) I have just returned from Morocco last week and you are absolutely right! :-)
Thanks Lex.
Lex Universe I hope you enjoyed !
@@bearclaw1051 yes, It was a great adventure :) I have actually some videos from the journey on my channel :)
@Joe Al lol
“ What Lies Behind Us And What Lies Before Us Are Tiny Matters Compared To What Lies Within Us. ” - Ralph Waldo Emerson -
So far the most informative video about tourism in morocco 👌👌just one thing we drink water immediately from the faucet
Met a young man from morroco @ work yesterday. He didn't talk much about morroco, but it sparked my interest in visiting. THIS VIDEO GAVE ME A NICE BLUEPRINT ON MY INTEREST! THANKS U
Will be visiting Marrakech in December 🤘🏾 I’m excited
(Edit) Yeah my time there was wonderful. I’ll make it my second home. It was the most well orchestrated and beautiful chaos I’ve ever seen in my life. I’ll be sure to check out Fes and Casablanca and other gems when I come back. Love y’all Morocco!
Welcome 😊
Bring enough cash. It is not cheap
@@rawdaw65 its aight not that bad
Amine Youssef stfu gold digger
Go for it
It's nice you gonna love it
Morocco is a sweet country..and so many nice people:)
Welcom in morocco anytime
I agree Morocco is a beautiful and sweet country
Yeah, a "sweet country" where Christians are beheaded(ex the Norwegian female tourists) and where Europeans are scammed at every step! I wouldn't step a foot in that dangerous ghetto-country, not even for free!
I love how he is promoting the country and the culture more than moroccas themselves, and everything he said is accurate, it's quite impressive for someone who has only visited the country to know so much about it
Proud to be moroccan, looking forward to hearing more good testimonials from people who visited our country.
Thank's u sir,
Amazing country. I loved every single thing about it. everyone just go to Morocco😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
I'm going soon inshallah. Super excited. Looking to find a local who I can tour with tbh.
I was just there last month and this is all super accurate. Great video!
The best thing about Morocco are the Wonderful people… I simply love them, they are so warm and friendly… great times..
I lived/worked in Morocco for a few years quite a few years ago (I lived in Casablanca and visited many other places too of course, usually driving in my car, or occasionally travelling with friends, both foreign & Moroccan, in their cars), and have visited it a number of times since. In fact I actually passed my first driving test there (I took it in French, although I could just as easily have taken it in Arabic). I'd say this is a pretty good guide for novice visitors to this part of the world, although of course it is generally more open to western tourists than many other Arab countries, and I've lived in a number, but there are certain cultural differences you do need to be aware of and observe so the guidance here will prove very useful.
Driving in Morocco is an experience unto itself! Crazy but satisfying LOL
Bill Cameron is my dad's name. He was born in Scotland. 🤩
@@barbaracameron5610 As indeed was my own father and me too of course, although I believe I was named for an uncle of my father rather than my father himself - family traditions are peculiar, eh 😉. Of course Bill is the shortened form of William, the name that actually appears on all our birth certificates.
My father and grandfather's middle name was Calder. Seems to be a family name. My son and grandson also have that middle name.
لي مغريبي يخبط لايك
هههه
Literally translated "smash like" lmao
ديما مغرب 🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦
moroco :المغرب 💪❤
@@ilyassekharbouch because its not arabic its morrocan
2 years ago my buddy Andrew went to Morocco. He showed me some beautiful photos that he took!
I have some new photos over on my instagram about Morocco instagram.com/trekkingpals
Thank you so much for these tips. I’m going the second week of October
Cool. Have a great trip!
You will love Morocco. I am Portuguese and I visited Morocco 3 times so far, it is amazing
I'm going October 23rd for 13 days. Can't wait!
You're very welcome in my country 😊
Welcome
Greetings from Germany 👍🇲🇦🇩🇪
Ooh
I have been to Morocco twice and I must say that your advice on traveling to Morocco is spot on. I would agree with just about everything you said! Thanks for sharing
Hi Mark,
As a Moroccan follower who has been living in both Marrakech and Casablanca for a while, I say you are pretty on point on everything you said!
I hope you enjoyed your stay here!
Hello Nizar, I am planning a trip to Morocco, I am looking for local people to go around the country. My email is mewcay@hotmail.com
Welcome to Morocco 🇲🇦
Enjoy ur trip man, love ur channel ❤️
We loved it
As someone that goes to Morocco couple of times each year, the country is amazing. The people are so friendly and the vibe is unmatched, in 10 visits I've never seen a physical altercation or out of hand argument.
The places are so beautiful, the people are friendly, food is fresh and delicious and it's very affordable.
Haggling is part of the experience and I can safely say that 25-50% off from initial price is nothing, most times you need to go 90% off for a realistic price as a foreigner. Most pieces are mass produced and a lot cheaper in Casablanca than Marrakech.
If you're visiting for a while then I'd stick to a normal hotel that's not a Riad as long stays in a Riad can be uncomfortable. Possibly spend 1 night in a Riad and rest in normal hotel for the experience
As a moroccan I want to give you a little heads up about this video : it's 100% true and accurate 😁🇲🇦❤
I am Moroccan in Canada and he is 99% right. But dont let the don'ts stops you from visiting this unique country. It's a marvellous experience! The best is to rent a car and do a tour of Morroco. That's what I always do. If you can bring baby wipes, its more useful than Kleenex.
We had a really wonderful time in Morocco. Will definitely go back again
That's exactly the thing I was thinking, the wipes are moist, just in case there is no place to wash your hands.
Definitely on my bucket list.
What about traffic? I've been to Morocco and it was pretty wild. Can't imagine how would I be able to drive there
@@NiePieerdol It's only in big cities like Casablanca and Marrakech. The rest is fine.
@Joe Al just ask
Wow amazed to see u here in Morocco. I am Follower ans your videos help a lot. Muchas gracias senior.
You are welcome
Surfed Morocco for years,however my favorite town is Fez!
An incredible town!The food,art,crafts,linens,on and on just an amazing beautiful place.
Fancy hearing that, Glad you enjoyed fez
please come back. you're most welcomed
True! Fez is legit
Fez is a city not a town
Oof
Jeffrey Moss food go to Marrakech for best beaches go to agadir for god views go to ranger and chfchawn
Just came from Morocco. It was an wonderful experience. The people are very friendly and hospitable. Countryside view is fantastic. Villages those are around or located in the state/ province of Larache deserve special attention and praise. They are picture perfect as most of these villages are located on the mountains. While you drive you can enjoy these villages from highways. All the villages have their own mosques located on the higher grounds. And don't forget to visit the only blue city of the world - " Chefchaoun ".
Hi from Ireland. Great video.I hope to visit Morocco soon.☘☘
You are welcome at anytime
I really enjoyed my trips to Morocco, such a beautiful country and very rich in history and culture. Definitely worth a trip. My advice is to learn the numbers in French for bargaining even though most people especially arround the markets speak english fairly well. I personally love the seaside of Essaouira and Rabat. There are dozens of magnificent places out there.
The first completely truthful and honest video I ever seen about my country when it come to this matter. I understand the water situation, it doesn't apply to everyone though. There's of people that have no issues with tap water here. Especially if they stay here for a considerable period.
And I couldn't agree more about the small bills and the change.
good to know
Excellent tips body well done from a Moroccan living in Europe for 40 years ❤🇲🇦
I'm a Moroccan and this is pretty accurate not gonna lie.
I am an expat living in Marocco. And I can tell, that this video is perfectly explain how to live in Morocco, while respecting Moroccan culture. Great video!
I have my Morocco trip planned already and I really appreciate the toilet paper tip.. 😂 and the tip about breaking change.
This is really useful, I've always wanted to go to morocco
Welcome beautiful
Your welcome 😘
Lava Yuki I will like to be your walking 🚶♀️ partner
@@jackbond4844 nigga you're not a moroccan you're an immigrant, go back to ur country
Everyone love Morocco except Moroccan lol
😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 That's true
But we love our country tho we just don't love the paunchy people here.. You know who i'm talking about 🤷♀️🙄
They love morocco unless never went to public hospital...lol
@@نورالإيمان-ع8ذ you guys hate the man for no reason. If it was trump as a president what would you do lmao ?
@@elmehdierraji3189 id like to have trump as a president rather than the piece of shit that we have
We don’t like the corrupt government and the shitty health care and education system that’s all 😑
We really thank you for the time you took to introduce our (maybe unfortunately the Don'ts). But still very constructive and useful !! Really Appreciated from LA.CA
Morocco is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. I love Moroccan people they few I met are peaceful and amazing. I love Moroccan cultures, foods and weather especially summer. I'm currently living in oujda and oujda is doing me well now. I have been to Rabat, Casablanca and oujda. All I can say Morocco is more beautiful.
Great tips. Found they are just as useful for Egypt and Tunisia
@Joe Al Egypt is more beautiful ;)
@Joe Al egypt is one of the best places I've been to tbh
Egypt, Turkey and Morocco are all dreadful.
U can't compare morocco at all with Egypt or Turkey or what's so ever...morocco is truly unique,a combination of Hispanic France back ground. Have been there a couple times and did tour around morocco up till Mauritania. Its an amazing adventure to do. Also its a country with a variation of different people from all over the world included Jewish people that lives peaceful with each other. A country with a rich history but the amazing part I love so much of morocco is the fact that its in Africa and europe,and you truly see and experience the 2 different worlds in one part.a mixture of culture and so fort. So please don't compair morocco with other Arabic countries at all,its truly a big different except they share the same religion.
Ben Northen Nah.
Amazing video very help full 👍🇸🇯
Thank you
Hey Walter, my friends just came back from Morocco. This video was very interesting . Thanks
Thank you
Your welcome everything❤ 😊🌹🌹🙏
TMA. Italia will y’all like to come???😆
I plan on going to Morocco on July 10,2020. Thanks for the tips.
Welcome 😊
They were by themselves in a remote part of the mountains without a guide. I will not be alone. I will be with someone that I know.
Welcome any time
@@nikiawilliams5689 dont worory they just trying to scare u...have fun and make sure u bring enough sun lotion cos its gona be hot hot hot
Your welcome every time🌹🌹🌹❤🙏
This was such a great great very well explained video. Thank you so kindly for doing this. Eventhough we will be visiting friends for the first time and I am sure they will show us the ropes, it is wonderful to at least know some of these things for yourself. Thanks again.
My friend and I went to Marrakech, Morocco last December 2019, and I completely agree on this : Don't think everyone helping you is doing it to help you. But overall, it was fun, especially when we haggled 400 dhs for a Djellaba but just at the next store sells it for 250 dhs only.
Lesson: bargain and start from rock-bottom price hehe
It cost 150 - 180 dhr
@@mnb5161 hhhhhhhhhhhhh lol
😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
@@mnb5161 hhhh yes my friend. 150 MAD
u should visit everyshop
I am Moroccan and have lived there for 26 years until I recently moved to Canada.
I want to say thank you very much fot your honesty and for pointing out the don't of Morocco.
I must say I agree with you completely, there is not one thing wrong about what you've said, except maybe for the water thing which is not bad eveywhere, but getting a bottle of water wouldn't hurt for sure, I do it too :)
Great tips man! I was surprised! Accurate description for sure..
One question : where is your wife from? I Almost tought she was Moroccan!
I am so excited to travel and yet I am so broke right now. It's coming soon and I look forward to experiencing these countries!
We don't always expect tips from tourists by showing directions 😶🙄
A tourist once tried to give my mother a tip for finding they're lost child and giving them directions she just gave them the look of wtf are you doind it was wild and disrespectful
@@Almighty_DarkLord yeah it is damn embarrassing!!
My boyfriend and I was threatened because one boy insisted to guide us to our Riad. We just told him, "no thank you" and he began to follow us, asking for money and threating us too, until I got angry and exclaim he should leave us alone. I know that each person is unique and it could be a spontaneous encounter.
Apart from that, we enjoyed the trip and I love Morocco, its people, its landscape and its culture.
@@evabonogalan2409 poverty and desperation does wonders to the human psychology. I hope you don't take it to heart I'm sure he hase his reasons and not all are like that of course there are those who aren't in need of money but still do this and there's a special place in hell for them
@@Almighty_DarkLord Of course, I met awesome people in Morocco (fes, marakech, chefchaouen, ...), people are very hospitable, it was only one person that do what I told.
Hello Mark,
As a Moroccan follower, I could say you've got everything on point here so trust what he says Fellas ! I'd say your trip could be significantly better if your happen to know a local that could save you a lot of hassle ( Unfortunately that's how it is here, and the fact that few speak English kinda makes it worse for the foreigners). I hope you enjoyed your stay in Morocco :)
We really had a wonderful time. I forgot to put pictures of the kids in their Hakimi jerseys though :) that helped us meet so many nice people.
Do people speak french commonly or is it only for official purposes ? Does it help to speak french instead of english (if you don't know a word of Arabic ofc)
@@SkateGeneva French is a great asset. Some older people only speak Berber. The Arabic is also slightly different to the Middle East. In the big cities you will find people who speak English or some English.
@@SkateGeneva Alot of people speak French so you can get by with that
@@SkateGeneva Even if you speak Arabic, it'll only mainly help you to decypher the signage 😂 because the dialect differs from one Arab country to the other, But relatively you can get by in Morocco if you speak French
Thanks for the video I’m planning on going to visit Morocco from the UK soon.
My wife is patiently waiting for wolter to visit moldova.
We will get there :)
yes!
And romania
I am Morocan and you did a great job 👍
Great tips, just returned from Tangier and the video is spot on on all aspects...
Excellent tips for travelling in Morocco! I've traveled t Morocco 9 times and still haven't seen everything I want to see. As a woman I've never had any trouble haggling because there's never anything I want to buy so badly that I won't just walk away. I also know that I'll be paying more than a Moroccan and as my earning potential is typically a lot more, I'm ok with that too. I dress fairly conservatively, long or 3 quarter sleeves, long pants or long capris in the summer, and have been invited so many times by Moroccans to eat with their family on Friday or to stay at their homes.
Thank you for your comment. I had previously had watched Malini Angelica's video which was very beautiful but she wore a sleeveless blouse all the time and it usually showed a bit of cleavage and I thought that was very risque of her ---especially as a tourist being filmed by her partner. Finally she was invited into somebody's home and I can see they gave her a type of djellaba that she draped over her shoulders and it also covered your cleavage. I thought well that's one way to get a free souvenir 😉lol That's a bit of a joke but I was thinking-- I'm sure she came to that house dressed in a sleeveless top and they offered her that because there was no way she could enter their home wearing what she was wearing. SHE actually looks Moroccan everyone said but even more so her dress was highly inappropriateshe. She also wore shorts that were not short shorts as they were little bit shorter than Bermuda shorts and they were in a type of jean material,which looked of course very beautiful on her because she's beautiful, but I'm thinking now that even that maybe was incorrect and I should wear slacks.
I am wondering though if a sundress is possible if you cover your arms with a little jacket or something of that sort which I have a lot of actually😊 I do love sundresses😚 DOES anyone know?? thank you
@@LadyBug1967 I guess it depends on how short your sundress is and like you stated, if you cover your shoulders and arms. Moroccans in tourist towns such as Marrakech are used to seeing it all, but personally I prefer to be as respectful as possible, but that's just me. Maybe try the Trip Advisor forums for Morocco. Lots of people on those forums have visited very recently or live someplace in Morocco. Enjoy your trip!
@@zafiradaima THANKS. They are below the knee.
I think when it comes to bathroom. It depends on where you go. For example, A fancy restaurants Verses cheap ones. I think the same in america when you go to Berger kings or Mcdo in the hood, it is not like the one in the city.
not the same
Another outstanding and informative video, Wolter...just in time for Morocco reopening on February 8th, 2022!!
That was nice of you to mention the respect of our religion. Thank you
Nice video but I would like to address few points that seemed inaccurate:
1- you can drink water in most of the cities, it is true that in some it tastes weird but still you can drink it
2- of course you can buy train and bus tickets online and you can check in online for the flights if the airlines you are using offer this service
3- shops don't refuse foreign credit card!! the only issue is the banks are charging a lot of fees on each transaction so if you are buying a bottle of water obviously the vendor will prefer to get paid with cash
4- not everyone is expecting tips while helping or inviting you! it is very offending when you offer money to someone who is just helping or trying to be kind towards you. A smile with a warm "thank you" is enough!! As arabs and muslims we consider tourists as guests and we honour our guests
5- I'm not a cat person but you can definitely pet cats 😜
Well said Amine
Thank you -- good information!
I'm from India. Is smoking and Drinking Alcohol allowed in Morocco ?
@@rajars4239 smoking cigarettes is not a crime nor is drinking for foreigners or non-muslims as long as it is not in public spaces
@@BAmine-ec9gb So, the local people of Morocco, who are muslims, should not drink Alcohol. Right ?
I'm going next year for sure. Just got back to Florida from 8 nights 9 days in Puerto Rico.
As a Moroccan, I'd say your info and tips are to a great extent accurate. Thanks for being respectful while pointing out the 'Donts'
Good job.. thanks for the information ..
Thank you for watching
These are some very very good tips! ~Approved by a Moroccan here.
Excellent. Wish I’d seen this before I visited a few years back. And well done for calling football - football and not soccer 😎