Now that the stifling heat is over, a wide range of countries is open to visit. Among them is one of the most different and of course also, one of my favorites, Morocco. The neighboring country keeps among its secrets a culture, gastronomy and landscapes that at least can be categorized as interesting. It should be forbidden to go through this life without at least having visited this land once. So, here we go!
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To travel to the country of the African continent closest to Europe we have no obligation to vaccinate against anything, although it is true that there is a recommendation to "cure us in health" and protect against typhoid fever, Hepatitis A and B, and the usual in this continent against tetanus-diphtheria. Another health advice that you must take into account is to consume only bottled water as well as to avoid raw foods, since the same water with which they are rinsed could harm you in your organisms not used to this type of water.
As for the use of mobile phones and Internet, Morocco is a country where in any Riad or hotel, you will get Wi-Fi connection. Of course, it will always depend on the place you visit because it is not the same to look for a connection in the desert than in the tourist city of Marrakech. Another issue to take into account are the plugs, because although it is normal that in Morocco you find the same plug that we have in Spain, it is advisable to carry an adapter "in case the flies".
Once we set foot on Moroccan soil, the first question that will be presented to you will be money. My advice is that when you get there, change some money at the airport, not much because there the change is usually much worse than in the city.
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Once you leave the airport, the haggling madness begins. In Morocco you have to bargain for absolutely everything, from the price of a taxi to the cost of an activity or excursion (unless it is a travel agency with a fixed price). Moroccans have this technique of buying and selling intrinsic to their culture, so do not be shy and get the best trader from your interior. As basic tips, I will tell you that you never accept a price higher than four euros (400 Dirhams) for a taxi, or that you always try to reduce to 50% the price that they ask for any product in the street souks.
A very funny subject in my opinion but that can provoke a little anxiety if you do not take it with philosophy is the "harassment" of the merchants. They are going to try to call your attention in a thousand and one ways, even reaching for your arm so that you can approach their product. Do not get overwhelmed, ignore everything that does not interest you and do not give them much conversation because they are expert tricksters, and I personally know more than one who ended up buying by pure pressure.
Public transport between cities is a little crazy, but there are always options. For a slightly higher price (4 or 5 euros maximum) you will have the option of travelling on "luxury" buses. These vehicles have some more concrete schedules but believe me that they are more than advisable, because for just a few euros more you will comfortably travel on buses without excess of passengers, since it is very common that in ordinary buses people travel even on foot in journeys that will last for hours Tickets for these buses are purchased at the same bus stations.
The food is something that I personally loved. Although hygiene conditions for handling food are not the best, it is better that you do not even bother to worry about it, because if you are not going to eat very little during your stay. The breakfasts will become your favourite meal of the day since in Riads and hotels these are composed at least of coffee, juice, Arab sweets, bread with butter and fruit. Exquisite dishes such as couscous, tajines, harira, kefta, or the popularly known Moorish pinchos await you impatient to be devoured by super-cheap prices. Do not forget to try the fruit juices sold in travelling vans in the central squares, where for 40 cents you will taste one of the most delicious you have ever tasted.
Morocco is a beautiful
country that is worth booking at least a week to know more than one place.
Among my favourite cities and towns, I would say that they are Agadir, Tangier, Casablanca
and Chefchaouen, although I sincerely recommend that you design your own route
and embark on this beautiful and full of contrast adventure.
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