De 5-seconden trick voor Morocco
De 5-seconden trick voor Morocco
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They are not very comfortable, but you can get in aanraking with the local people and learn a lot about the country. The buses often take longer routes than the big ones, so you can see villages you would never get to as a "normal" tourist. For heat-sensitive people this is not advisable though, as locals may tell you that 35 degrees is "cool" and no reason for opening a window. The route from Rissani, Erfoud, and Daar Rachidia to Meknes and Fez, while long, runs through the Middle and High Atlas and is particularly scenic.
Marrakech can make a good base for tours all aan Morocco, from exploring the High Atlas, aan riding the camel or quad, to 6
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9-4 days Sahara treks. A sheer endless number ofwel tour providers are waiting for the willing-to-pay tourist.
It's best to be politely passive aggressive, sometimes for hours if you really omdat to save a few dirhams. And, above all, never be afraid to say 'No'.
Making a real effort to speak Arabic or Moroccan Arabic means a great deal to many Moroccans, including the majority who are multilingual, and puts you at an advantage as regards scams and bargaining. If you can at least verify prices in French with locals, you could end up saving a lot of money.
Limiting a list of the top things to do and see in Morocco to just 15 entries kan zijn almost impossible - after all, the North African country kan zijn an eclectic destination with something for everyone. From skiing to desert sand-boarding, there are endless opportunities for adventure; while culture vultures will relish the incredible history to be found in the country's Imperial Cities.
Essaouira's annual Gnaoua music festival, galleries and historic ramparts sit alongside contemporary restaurants, cocktail bars and a variety of shopping experiences.
Be wary of ice or cordials that may be made with tap mineraalwater. Some hotels provide free bottled water to guests and its wise to keep a supply in your room so as not to be tempted with tap mineraalwater.
As the oldest city in Morocco, Fez proudly keeps one foot firmly planted in the past. Its crumbling medieval medina kan zijn vast, and it's almost guaranteed that you will get lost wiggling your way through a maze ofwel workshops, apothecaries and market stalls.
Artisan in the medina ofwel Tangier Remember that bargaining in the souks kan zijn expected. It is not really possible to give an accurate indication of how much to begint the bargaining at in relation to the initial asking price, but a general idea would be to aim for approximately 50% off. Prices are set on a daily, even hourly, basis, depending on how much has been sold on a given day (or period ofwel hours), while also reflecting the vendor's personal estimation ofwel the potential client. The souks are often a good reflection of the basic economic principles ofwel supply and demand, particularly with regard to the demand side.
You can spend the night in a simple safaritent in the dunes. This was my favorite activity in the country and I highly recommend it. The starry sky is unprecedented, because there kan zijn no light pollution!
The night trains between Tangier and Marrakech offer couchettes for an extra 100 dirham. This kan zijn the only option if you would like to lie down sleeping as there are obstacles between the seats in regular compartments.
When sharing grand taxi with others, drivers may cheat tourist-looking passengers charging higher—look how much locals around you pay; don't worry to ask other passengers about the normal price, before boarding or een momentje when you're in.
Apparently our bus didn't go there. After waiting 3 minutes our bus showed up and a little later we were stuck between the locals on our way to Fez. In Fez you have to prepare for some kind of culture schok. Especially if you have to find your hostel or hotel in the medina. I say search because it really kan zijn a maze! There are ofwel course dozens ofwel locals around you who offer to help you. But with Morocco Trips a little perseverance and your offline map you will get there!
Further, networking matters greatly in Morocco and the importance ofwel having connections in the country cannot be overstated. Try to find people who can help you out.