Morocco en one of the African countries that contain more places to visit and get lost in. Marrakech, Tangier, Fez, Essaouira , Ouarzate, Casablanca.. They always have a reason to visit and return to them. Here we tell you some curiosities that you have to take into account if you travel to Morocco. One of our yoorners tells us firsthand.
What to do in Morocco?
From its narrow streets of the souk of Assilah , passing through markets and medinas among its streets painted blue in Chaouen; enjoy the wonderful breakfasts of tea with mint, cheese and sweet honey and nuts; enjoy the intact nature of the waterfalls of Ouzoud in the center of the country; feel the magic of destiny with its calls to prayer from its mosques in Marrakech or Casablanca, or be glimpsed by a magnificent sunset in the Sahara desert, entering through the gates of the desert Ouarzazate.
In short, an endless number of activities that will make you enjoy a destination as unique as this one.
Where is Morocco located?
Just 20km from Spain you can enjoy a totally different culture. Located in North Africa, bordering Algeria and Mauritania, as well as the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, Morocco, from the Strait of Gibraltar, becomes the connection point between the two continents: Africa and Europe.
Morocco offers a range of possibilities with an unquestionable identity preserved since ancient times thanks to its citizens. Thanks to this, many of our travelers call the experience in this country a spectacular journey through time.
What should you know about Moroccan culture?
If you venture to travel to a country like Morocco, you have to be prepared to face different cultural shocks that will make your trip an even more enriching experience. Moroccan citizens consider that greeting with the left hand is a very rude gesture, since it is the one they use for personal hygiene. While it is the right hand, it is the one that should be used to greet, eat and receive things.
Likewise, if you travel as a couple you should know that gestures of affection in public are prohibited, they should be reserved for privacy. However, it is quite normal to find different men holding hands or hugging on the street. It is considered a symbol of friendship.
Tips for shopping in Morocco
Very similar to Southeast Asian culture, the practice of haggling is very common even when it comes tovery low prices for any European.
As for the currency, they have their own, the dirham and for daily life in this country, it is better to apply a method that allows you to internalize the change and not lose control of money: the golden rule is that the euro has always been equivalent to something more than 10 times the value of the dirham.
As for the currency, they have their own, the dirham and for daily life in this country, it is better to apply a method that allows you to internalize the change and not lose control of money: the golden rule is that the euro has always been equivalent to something more than 10 times the value of the dirham.
