Visit Morocco: 15 Culture Shocks of Morocco - Wolters World
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Date: 2022-02-04
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Hish
-Its legal to take picture and its free, millions come to Morocco every year, and they are all vloging and taking picture in every corner. Morocco is not Middle East my friend.
-Taxis scam people in all over the world (even in San Diego California, trust me)
-Scams are more creative in European cities, and number one is London.
-Smelling weed in all California (other states as well) its a common thing even in Downtowns, so why it is listed as a shocking thing.
-Moroccan cuisine is among the best in the world. That's should be shocking.
-Morocco is not only souks and old medinas, modern cities exist too, google Casablanca or Rabat, beach resorts, malls, aquaparks, zoo, and you will see for yourself.
-Tipping is not mandatory, but its welcomed like in the other countries as well. In some part of US there is 15% flat fee for tipping and its mandatory, you don't even negociate about it.
- Buildings in old medinas and around souks are old school and not the best, but hey you get for what you pay for. More money will put you in $5, 000/night super modern Riyadh at the foot of the Atlas Mountain with breathtaking views.
Quick advice: if you are on a budget, pick Tunisia or Egypt. Morocco is a quite expensive destination, if you wanna live like a king this is not your destination my friend.
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-Its legal to take picture and its free, millions come to Morocco every year, and they are all vloging and taking picture in every corner. Morocco is not Middle East my friend.
-Taxis scam people in all over the world (even in San Diego California, trust me)
-Scams are more creative in European cities, and number one is London.
-Smelling weed in all California (other states as well) its a common thing even in Downtowns, so why it is listed as a shocking thing.
-Moroccan cuisine is among the best in the world. That's should be shocking.
-Morocco is not only souks and old medinas, modern cities exist too, google Casablanca or Rabat, beach resorts, malls, aquaparks, zoo, and you will see for yourself.
-Tipping is not mandatory, but its welcomed like in the other countries as well. In some part of US there is 15% flat fee for tipping and its mandatory, you don't even negociate about it.
- Buildings in old medinas and around souks are old school and not the best, but hey you get for what you pay for. More money will put you in $5, 000/night super modern Riyadh at the foot of the Atlas Mountain with breathtaking views.
Quick advice: if you are on a budget, pick Tunisia or Egypt. Morocco is a quite expensive destination, if you wanna live like a king this is not your destination my friend.
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ayou
For the food you want some variety there is so many other than tagines, couscous and mint tea to experience Moroccan gastronomy, i suggest: bastilla (with fish, or chicken each one is a whole different world, seffa (it's a kind of very thin noodles prepared in a steamed way with sinnamon and sugar, it's simple but reaaally good, briwat, the sweets, roasted chicken filled with rice, steamed chicken, and you can always find sooo many different special dishes that are related to the region you're in( fella moroccans plz put in the reply some of your region's special dishes so that people can really know about our kitchen) Please don't restrain yourself in the tagine as it's the most famous one but there is reaally a ton of so much better things to eat. Just ask the locals about their special dishes other than the typical ones, they don't recommend them at first in restaurants; thinking that you might only want what you already know (which is tagine)
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For the food you want some variety there is so many other than tagines, couscous and mint tea to experience Moroccan gastronomy, i suggest: bastilla (with fish, or chicken each one is a whole different world, seffa (it's a kind of very thin noodles prepared in a steamed way with sinnamon and sugar, it's simple but reaaally good, briwat, the sweets, roasted chicken filled with rice, steamed chicken, and you can always find sooo many different special dishes that are related to the region you're in( fella moroccans plz put in the reply some of your region's special dishes so that people can really know about our kitchen) Please don't restrain yourself in the tagine as it's the most famous one but there is reaally a ton of so much better things to eat. Just ask the locals about their special dishes other than the typical ones, they don't recommend them at first in restaurants; thinking that you might only want what you already know (which is tagine)
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fouad
My Mom used to take me to the Souk when I was a kid and she gave me a pretty cool tip. If you want to buy something, never ever show your interest in that thing, let the salesman believe that you wanted something else from the same category, and then start the bidding. Make sure the salesman understands that you don't like the final price and then turn his attention to what you really wanted to begin with. At that time, the salesman is already exhausted and will settle for a really modest price. I was never good at it but my mom was. Hope that helps
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My Mom used to take me to the Souk when I was a kid and she gave me a pretty cool tip. If you want to buy something, never ever show your interest in that thing, let the salesman believe that you wanted something else from the same category, and then start the bidding. Make sure the salesman understands that you don't like the final price and then turn his attention to what you really wanted to begin with. At that time, the salesman is already exhausted and will settle for a really modest price. I was never good at it but my mom was. Hope that helps
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saytama
well i wanna say something, cause females can feel excluded but its mostly out of respect there been treated that way, moroccans are a bit shy, they would not wanna communicate with your wife or females in general cause they will think that its inappropriate to do so. i know there are exceptions and people can be rude sometimes, but thats just the way it is, and i am glad you have enjoyed the trip
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well i wanna say something, cause females can feel excluded but its mostly out of respect there been treated that way, moroccans are a bit shy, they would not wanna communicate with your wife or females in general cause they will think that its inappropriate to do so. i know there are exceptions and people can be rude sometimes, but thats just the way it is, and i am glad you have enjoyed the trip
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Tribia
In islam, as in the most religions, is vanity a sin. So if you where richer than for example your neighbours, you did not show it externally. Thats why they built, Like decades ago, not very obvious houses. But inside its a whole different story.
Greetings from Amsterdam from a dutch moroccan
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In islam, as in the most religions, is vanity a sin. So if you where richer than for example your neighbours, you did not show it externally. Thats why they built, Like decades ago, not very obvious houses. But inside its a whole different story.
Greetings from Amsterdam from a dutch moroccan
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Carmen
I decided I won't go to Morocco! Why should I spend my money there and be treated like I'm less than human. They should know if they treat women rudely they'll lose 50% of their tourists. There's nothing there worth that abuse.
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I decided I won't go to Morocco! Why should I spend my money there and be treated like I'm less than human. They should know if they treat women rudely they'll lose 50% of their tourists. There's nothing there worth that abuse.
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travel
As a moroccan from casablanca exactly when i go to Marrakech i always have a problems with taxis specialy to go to hotels 5 stars but in casablanca for example there is many applications it will give u how much to pay exactly
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As a moroccan from casablanca exactly when i go to Marrakech i always have a problems with taxis specialy to go to hotels 5 stars but in casablanca for example there is many applications it will give u how much to pay exactly
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Widows
I lived in Morocco for a year. It was mysterious and yes I was ripped off badly on purpose from a taxi driver and it was definitely hot there. My motel had coed toilet roomBut the people on a whole were friendly.
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I lived in Morocco for a year. It was mysterious and yes I was ripped off badly on purpose from a taxi driver and it was definitely hot there. My motel had coed toilet roomBut the people on a whole were friendly.
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Hicham
In Morocco females and males are treated equally. but when a woman with a man, they avoid talking to your woman sometimes, simply out of respect. So you don't think they hitting on her.
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In Morocco females and males are treated equally. but when a woman with a man, they avoid talking to your woman sometimes, simply out of respect. So you don't think they hitting on her.
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Sara
I enjoyed your Morroccan culture shock video. A lot of stuff you cited as culture shock are true in sense, I can see why its a shock to cross the road in Morocco. Thanks for sharing: )
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I enjoyed your Morroccan culture shock video. A lot of stuff you cited as culture shock are true in sense, I can see why its a shock to cross the road in Morocco. Thanks for sharing: )
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