Things to keep in mind before planning a trip to Morocco
If you are planning to visit the country in North Africa you will find new traditions, places where it seems that time has not passed and countless experiences that will bring back in your suitcase (or in the camera, at least). Today we recommend 6 things that you must do when you visit Morocco.
Take a hike through the desert
On a camel, by jeep, on foot or by quad. The desert is something you can not miss. There are many companies that are engaged in organizing such trips for you to get lost (in the figurative sense of the word) in the sea of sand. There are day trips or experiences up to a week in which you will feel like a real nomad.
Visit the Arab baths
What better way to relax after your experience in the desert, than visiting a genuine Arab bath: saunas, swimming pools, massage. Pamper yourself by the authentic "hammam". Find the best rated on Tripadvisor.
Haggling in a bazaar
The bazaar is the market place where you can find all kinds of shops. You can buy handicrafts, household utensils, clothes and accessories, spices, taste the local cuisine. Don’t rush through it, relax and enjoy the smells and tastes that you can find. And remember that in Morocco haggling is standard. It is not about trying to give away what you want to buy, but to pay the right price.
Visiting a mosque
There are mosques that can not be visited. They are places of worship and do not support the entry of tourists. However, there are others that have visiting hours so that visitors can stay marvel at these buildings. For women it is important to wear a headscarf because you have to cover your shoulders and to enter some of them you also need to cover your hair.
Eat typical food
Moroccan cuisine is not just kebab and couscous. Although these are delicious, you will find a wide variety of dishes and ingredients: refreshing salads, savory stews like Tajin, soups and purees with vegetables and legumes, pigeon pastilla with a mix of sweet and savory baked dishes like Mechui. They are usually very aromatic dishes that combine the use of different spices. A festival for the taste and smell.
Drink some tea
Tea is a long tradition in Morocco. You can have a tea in tea shops and cafes, but it is also possible to get invited to a welcoming tea in hotels, riads, restaurants, shops. It is a blend of green tea, mint and sugar. It may be accompanied by sweets made from dates, honey, almonds and pistachios.
We hope these six proposals have inspired you to plan your next visit to Morocco. Remember that in Morocco will need to pay in Dirhams. Not all establishments accept credit card payments. If you need Dirhams, you can buy right now on our website and receive them in 24-72 hours.
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