5 things you should know about Morocco
To most visitors and tourists, Morocco is the Tooth Fairy of many travel destinations, with snow-capped mountains, and several open air-space markets.
Morocco sits between the Middle East and Europe, with an expansive land space that is so spectacular – mixed with the touch of the old world and the new age culture. Every tourist that has ever visited Marrakesh will testify that it is truly the starting point of a wonderful travel experience if Morocco is going to be on your list of the best destination to remember.
It’s Size
Morocco is roughly the size of California in the United States of America, just so you don’t assume it’s going to be a 3-day walk in the park. Morocco is vast with many amazing sights and places to tour. Local experts have said it many times that you will need about a week to explore the whole area not to include other amazing cities like Marrakech and Fez, and the vast desert.
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It’s People
Moroccans are great, warm and interesting people who love to meet and mingle with tourists. They love gisting and are quite talkative when they engage with people from other cultures – they are very comfortable seeing you in their land.
A large percentage of Moroccans often speak excellent English, diving into politics, family and even your astrological tendencies if you permit. Expect 1 out of 3 Moroccans to start a chat with you as soon as you jump on a train, they are good at making people feel welcome.
Places to visit in Morocco
There are many places and cities to visit in Morocco like The Jemaa El Fna Square, Agadir, Essaouira, and Casablanca, all of which are accessible by train as they are all major cities in Morocco. You will find regular bus services from some major companies and you can access other smaller cities by renting a car.
How to Dress
Morocco is very diverse culturally, with people of different cultures visiting at a different period.
Although, your dressing can differ based on the region you find yourself. While you are permitted to dress freely in a city like Marrakech, you are not permitted to do so in the High Atlas mountains.
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What you should take note of
As a first-time tourist, you should endeavor to communicate with the locals about what is acceptable and what’s not. There is no all-encompassing rules but ensure you are prepared to shift your habits and your outfits accordingly. You can do the shorts and tank tops for the big cities and adhere to the rules in rural areas.
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