How to survive a trip to morocco

Morocco is a beautiful country filled with amazing landscapes and experiences. But, in order to enjoy you trip here you must know some tricks that can help you when you visit:

  1. in morocco there are two types of taxis small ones and bigger ones. the small taxis they work like any other type of world taxis but bigger ones in order that they move there must be six passengers on board or they will wait till they come or if you are alone you can pay the price of six passengers.
  2. Moroccan food i known of it’s Spices. so make sure you have no allergies before trying any.
  3. always check google comment before entering a restaurants, some of them will cost you more if they know you are a tourist.
  4. it is illegal to take pictures of people without there permission
  5. if you are planing to use the national bus to move in morocco try CTM, it’s the safest and cleanest bus company in morocco
  6. if you go to Chefchaouen (the blue city) some people may charge you 5dh ~ 0.5$ to take a picture in front of there house
  7. do not trust street any street vendors especially the ones that keep reducing the price while you ignore them
  8. Carry cash with you because most shops don’t use CC
  9. always bargain. some time vendors rise the prise of there merch up to 150%

Enjoy your trip to morocco

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