MOROCCO 🇲🇦 | WHAT NOT TO DO When Visiting ❌ | Do's, Don'ts, Advice & Travel Tips
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- Are you visiting Morocco for the first time? Then this video will help you with what you shouldn’t do and conversely what you should do.
Wherever you’re going on your vacation to Morroco, these Morroco travel tips and pieces of advice will be invaluable in Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen (the blue city), Tangier, Ouarzazate, Essaouira and even the Sahara desert.
I hope this helps you to both prepare and enjoy your holiday to this amazing country!
This video is based on my personal experience at the time of traveling to Morocco and your experience may differ. Be sure to do your own research to get the latest information and most importantly keep an open mind.
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As a woman, it is important to dress modestly, covering the shoulders and the knees. Women dressed with exposed knees and shoulders were glared at and some comments and cat calls, made. Also, as a woman, it took some time to get used to being ignored when ordering food and coffee. It is a little thing, but annoying. Also, negotiating when shopping was a bit of a grind because the vendor was almost always male, and there was usually a condescending and patronizing attitude. So be patient with that, and if you can speak French, do so, I found that people were more accommodating when I spoke French. Taking pictures of local women is really frowned upon, and were told not to do it at all. Patience is required in many situations as I found that most people did one task at a time, rather than take two or three requests. Again patience was key. If you can be patient, the people are very nice.
Thank you, great to get additional input from a female perspective!
I like the way you put it and spot on!
Why would any woman pay to go somewhere to be treated this way? Are you all mad or just trying to prove a point? What happened in 2018 to the two Scandinavian girls who wanted to travel to prove that the rest of the world was safer for women than their home countries should be a warning but is ignored. Their trip and their lives ended appallingly in Morocco. Clearly from your description, women are still not welcome or respected.
Thank you Nancy you are a very cultured woman I see and you are fast and willing understanding the muslim culture. I love and respect you so much.
Most just like to critisize our habits and do not bother to understand our culture.
The only place to show your skin is the beach or on a rooftop out of vieuw. I like to sunbathe on the rooftop.
And women need to be harsh and strict when you come so the sellers can see you aren't a pushover and need to oblige your commands. If ever disrespected in any shape or form please get a police officer as soon as possible to resolve the matter for you 🙏
Love to see you sister
Take care please
@@ttblade I am not "mad". I travelled only on a private bus, with a group of 11, along with a local driver and a local (male) guide. I am not trying to prove anything, I simply wanted to add my experience from my recent travel. I travel to other places so I can learn more about the world around me, and hopefully seek to understand and appreciate our differences as humans. When I travel to other countries that have different culture to my home country, I try to be respectful of the norms and values of the place I am visiting. I feel that if we all did a little more of that, we would be better off. There are many places in the world I won't travel to, as my research indicates that they are not safe for either men or women. And really, any country of the world can be dangerous if you go into unsafe areas, alone, at night, for example. There are good and bad people everywhere. I added my comments because this video was authored by a man who did not have the same experience as I did. The way I see it, I, as one person cannot change the norms and culture of another place. I can seek to understand and make decisions about future travel from that point. Morocco seeks to increase tourism, so if I say what my experience was, and choose not to go there again, perhaps others will feel the same as I do, and there may be some movement on the part of the country to change. And for what it's worth, suggesting I have mental health issues ("are you mad?") is just rude.
Spot on advice, plus wear dark glasses so that the shop owners don’t follow your gaze as you browse uninterrupted😄great country, wonderful Moroccans
Haha that’s a good one!
I have been to 157 countries. This was one of the best informational videos I have ever watched. Great stuff
Thank you, I appreciate it!
157 wow congrats
Ok Morocco is done now I recommend balloon flight at sunrise
You have the BEST, most-honest, most-informative videos I can find anywhere, thank you so much!
Thank you, it's comments like this that make it all worthwhile!
Some information are not true
Incredibly helpful and insightful video for anyone wanting to visit Morocco. The information contained in this video is right on target
Thank you for all the good info 😊
Going soon there so can't wait and now I know better
Hello.
From a Moroccan. I wouldn't advise tourists to spend all their stay in cities such as Marrakech or the Sahara desert.
There's a lot more in the north of Morocco. such as Anger and Ottoman or Casablanca and Rabat and Nador,houceima...
Give the North a chance it's much more beautiful and open-minded. Especially for parties people go to Casablanca and have a lot of fun there
Just try to avoid the poor neighborhoods of course. Marrakesh is an ancient-minded city so don't be surprised when you see a lot of catcalling and modesty. In Casablanca and Rabat and the other big cities, there are no standards for modesty no one cares.
Absolutely agree that it's important to visit other parts of the country and I'll be doing exactly that when I return
Hi For a 40the bday which location would be best
@@anushkagarcia5312 so tell me are you looking for nightlife or just tourism and exploring...
Nightlife and exploring mainly@@hamzaakdim
How is the situation with filming people, are they also more open for that in the north?
Some amazing tips, we are going this June. Thank you!!!
Thanks Chris for the detailed and to the point advice when visiting Morocco - Really helpful to have a little knowledge when visiting a new Country - Much Appreciated
Glad it was useful, enjoy your trip to Morocco!
Thank you your videos have been immensely happy whilst planning a trip to Morocco.
Thank you so much for all the useful tips, they will come in handy on my trip.
Great videos! So informative, well done. Thank you for sharing 😊
Thank you. So informative 👏
Hi Chris. I really enjoy your videos. Very informative and well presented.please keep the content flowing. 😊
Thank you, great to hear!
One of the more useful videos on CZcams. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, glad it helped!
Hi Chris great video, very helpful, thanks for sharing. We will now watch your other videos for more info.
Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful
Thank you ! This was super useful. 😊
Exactly the details I was looking for! 👌🏻
Thanks
Great, glad to help!
Thank you so much for the great tips and your way in explaining things. Full respect. 👍🏽
Thank you, glad it helped!
the way you explain is so mindfull and calm. Thank you for your advice!
Glad it helped!
Thank you chris for your honnest view about my country. You are always welcome , there is still plenty of things, food, traditions to explore.
Thank you, I certainly hope to return!
We have just completed a 10 day 4x4 roadtrip from Marrakesh over the Atlas mountains to the Sahara and back. Our Morrocan guide was very good. When arriving we didnt wait at all, our pre arranged taxi didnt turn up, but we decided to take the first available taxi, it seems always available at a very good price. With buying carpets or anything you have to negotiate. The roads are fairly safe to travel on. Our accommodation over the 10 days were excellent. So it seems that the well known Riads/hotels etc are very good. The food was amazing. You could eat very healthy here as a tourist, from that point of view better than in some European countries. Good meat Tajines, and lots of vegatables if you want to. Very nice bread, dont expect however a big brekfist. All in all a very comfortable experience, not a lot of dont’s and do’s. If you rent a 4x4, expect it to be a used 4x4 full of scrathes and dents, but at returning it, no problems experienced with trying to accuse you of causing the damage. Actually a very tourist friendly country. And yes, dont try to film people, you wont get any good shots. Agree with the variety. If you are tired of the Europian buss and cities, Africa is it. And Morrocco one of the best. Not too extreme , but sufficiently different with very good landscape in the desert and Atlas mountains, and very interesting historic villages. No game, thats in Southern and Eastern Afica. And for that reason for me a must see destination/adventure but not one that I will necessarily teturn to. Its tiring. Very hot. And no dune driving, only sand. Guides are not trained for dune driving like in Namibia.
Chris, enjoyed your video, had me chuckling in parts.
Haha thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
Best video we've seen while planning our trip, especially the tip on filming. We'll keep that in mind!
Thanks, glad it’s useful! I see on your channel your last videos are in Taiwan. I’ll check them out later as I’ll be heading there in a week. Given you a sub in the meantime as a like minded CZcamsr 🙂
@@ChrisKermis You're coming to Taiwan?! Fantastic! Keep in touch for sure! Hit us up on Instagram to chat about your trip if you like.
Love your video ! How fortunate anyone would be to travel with you ! 🙏😊
Thank you!
One of the best video on Morocco. Thanks for sharing ❤
Thank you 🙏🏽
Great advice thanx n well presented Yo
Thank you for super useful video!
Música perfecta! Tomas espectaculares! 🤩
Thank you this was so helpful!
Great! Glad it was useful
Thank you mister Kermis 👍🌹
Thank you so much Chris. Very insightful of what to expect. I was so looking forward to do filming and taking drone shots in the beautiful landscapes of Morocco. Apparently it’s not that easy thing to do 😢. Appreciate for the heads up
Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!
Love your presentation and style. Well done.
Thanks a lot!
Thanks Chris✌️😄 Crystal clear. I never been in Morocco but I am sure I will keep love it❤
No problem, have a great time there, it's an amazing country!
Thanks for the tips.... am going tomorrow morning! 😊
Have a great trip!
Good info, thankyou
Thank you, I love your approach, so similar to mine!
Thank you, glad you like it!
My dream to go there since maybe 13yo. Great tips and looking forward to it❤
Hope you can make it there sometime soon and that you have a great trip! Check out some of my other vids on places in Morocco if you need some more inspiration 🙂
Just bought tickets for March to fly into Marrakesh and stay for two days. Really stoked to see this place. Thanks a lot for putting the tips together.
No problem, have a great trip!
enjoy its quite a place
great feedback and very accurate!
Thank you!
Really good presentation style thanks!
Great video, thanks Chris. Informative and respectful of the culture. Looking forward to a trip to Marrakesh.
Glad it helped, have a great trip to Marrakesh!
Best video before trip I saw
Very interesting and informative. Thank you.
Glad it was useful!
Thanks for the effort making this video. I am going there for holiday in 2 weeks. Really helpful information here!
Great to hear! Have a good time
You welcome 🇲🇦🔥🥰
Good advices . Thanks.
Excellent video!
I’m planning a trip to Morocco in November and I really love the honesty and detail you include in your videos. SUPER helpful so thank you for taking the effort to make these videos 😊 🙏
Thank you so much for the kind words. I’m glad they’ve helped!
I spent a week in Fez. Started in Tangier. Oh what a trip. No guide and we took the train to travel. Prepare to have your mind blown!
How was your trip
Im going November too😊
I will not suggest you to visit a corrupt country😂
Eerlijke video!
Great vid
Great video thank you mate I’m travelling to Marrakesh end of the month for a week 🇲🇦☀️👍
Thank you, I hope the weather’s cooled down a bit by the time you get here!
the reason why moroccan food is not commonly found in restaurants is because for moroccans traditional food is what you'll be eating at home (and it usually tastes the best when homemade) and so when going out you'd want to eat something you usually don't have in your house, like pizzas and burgers! there are still however many great places for traditional moroccan food that you will certainly find in every moroccan city
It makes sense, but it's of course not what a visitor wants (assuming they want to eat local like me). As you say there are still great places around though and I hunted for them, and will do again next time!
Who the fuck goes to Morocco to eat pizzas and burgers ?
Americans 😭
@@ChrisKermis Did you try asking people where you can find some tajine? as a Moroccan i refusee to think no one took you to one
@starshipsn9948 Don’t worry I’ve had a lot of great tajine! I recently finished another nearly 6 week trip in Morocco 🇲🇦
@@ChrisKermis Niceee,glad to see more people come to visit our beautiful kingdom, also have you heard about the city "Ifran" you should visit nd make a vid about it but in the winter wen its snowing :)
Yess! The train is great from Casa to Marrakech!
Very informative, thank u
Glad it helped!
Thanks for all the great news. I was going to visit from Spain but you talked me out of it.
That's a shame. Travelling Morocco is never going to be the same as travelling Spain but it's a rich experience helped by some cultural awareness.
Do both bc they’re so close together!
I love your video , you got a new subscriber 😊
Good stuff, thanks!
you're an intelligent man. Choukran.
very good info..thank you
Glad it was useful!
Top advice! Currently staying in Marrakech and wished I watched this video 1st
Thank you 🙏🏽 Enjoy your time there!
Thanks for sharing, Chris! We are headed there early fall and these detailed tips are very helpful as we plan. Great video 😃
Glad it was useful, enjoy your trip!
Nice
I have hitchhiked from u.k to gibraltar and I have a ferry booked for morocco for Monday. ❤this video
Have a great trip!
I’m a Moroccan and I like what you said regarding the do and don’t advice while in the country.
Thank you for a very enjoyable and informative vlog 😊
Thanks, glad it helped!
Chris, your lunches looked good, fresh and colourful, nicely presented. What didn’t you like about the kebabs??
Great tips! I hope soon I can visit Morocco I been wanting to visit so long. People couldn't survive as a door dash driver plenty of time we don't get tips even if you are early and the food is hot lol I understand tips help but people need to realize they are not mandatory when it comes to just doing your job. I wish I got tips when I worked at a call center if that's the case.
U are fun and informative..keep it up
Thank you, glad you like the videos!
Very good tips!
Glad it was helpful!
I know Marroco and a lot of other (arabic) countries from several visits. The vid is bringing it exactly to the point. Great job!
very good. thank you
I am a new to Channel love his video very funny..
good tips!
Thank you!
I been to Marco. In 2013 from the airport right to my hotel. I didn't get to see the life however that was almost 11yrs ago. I'm sorry but I want to move there I love ❤ this place. I can't wait to visit/ live there. thank you for this video. I'm also Muslim inshallah I enjoy the culture ❤
It's an amazing country with so much to offer, I hope you make it there soon ❤
Welcome to Morocco 😍😍
Thanks, very helpful video. Can you recommend a nice restaurant in Casablanca or Rabat with traditional food?
Thanks for watching! Check out my videos on Casablanca and Rabat - I particularly enjoyed the food in Rabat and Restaurant Marocain Dar Safran was my top meal in Morocco
Helpful tips Chris - spot on
Petit taxis are used in the cities, Grand taxis are for longer journeys, ex. from one town to another and both can be collective taxis 😉
Good info, thanks!
Great country 👏 👌
❤️❤️
Good people Morocco 🇲🇦 ❤🎉
قاعدة في راسي و حمد لله كلش من الماضي أرض و ناس و لو تحت أرض
Welcome morocco ❤
for the moroccan food, it's takes time and therefore it will be more expensive, also we do lot of coking , after all we are conserve country which mean we have the family standers like to have dinner in one table is a must, but tajin is just a small part of our food, you need to try "Bastilla, Mrozia and so many stuff "
Absolutely would love to try more, tajines were a great start!
who doesnt have family standards to have dinner in one?
@33 12 he is just saying its a big part of our culture to have family meals, as much as possible, depending on peoples lifestyles, work etc, some families all eat from one big shared dish.
Having lived here in Morocco for over 34 years, I can confidently say that tipping is not ALWAYS expected. Moroccans, in general, do not tip. Tipping, which is voluntary, takes place in places considered as being upmarket and high class. That said, following a few days of touring with an official tourist guide and vehicle driver, tipping, to show appreciation, is normal practice.
Petit taxis are for short, local journeys. Often they can't operate outside of a specific area such as the central area of a city. You may also find that the taxi will pick up other passengers on the way to your destination, that's standard practice, but don't expect it to mean a reduction in your own fare! Grand taxis are for longer journeys such as from one town to another, or from the city centre out to the suburbs or the airporr to your hotel. You can also get shared grand taxis, which operate more like buses. You can either pay for the whole taxi to yourself if you're in a rush, or wait for the taxi to fill up with other passengers. This will obviously be cheaper as you only pay for your share, but you may be waiting around a while for the taxi to fill up.
Thanks for the info!
@@ChrisKermis No problem! I also meant to add that the Al Boraq TGV starts all the way up in Tangier, and heads down to Rabat and Casablanca. And the fact that non-Muslims can't enter mosques is a ruling put in place by the French when Morocco was a French colony, rather than by the Muslim population. As you know, it's generally OK for non-Muslims to visit mosques in many other Muslim countries (I think Tunisia also has that restriction?). I believe there are two mosques in Morocco that can be visited though, there's one other somewhere, but off the top of my head I can't think where it is!
me?? taking notes. thanks for adding more details about the cabs and mosques. Kindly ask you about women attire. Restricions on cover head and etc. And can man wear shorts? sorry first time going to Morocco. i found this chanel amazingly helpful.
@espartanam Morocco is a fairly liberal country when it comes to dress. As non-Muslims can't enter mosques there's no need for women to cover their heads, and yes, men can wear shorts. You will hardly ever see local men wearing them (certainly above a certain age) but you as a tourist will be fine. That said, women shouldn't overdo their dress if they want to avoid attention. If you're in a beach town, don't think you can walk around town in your beachwear, save that for the beach and ONLY the beach, especially if you're wearing a bikini! Generally you don't need to dress conservatively with everything covered, just be mindful of dressing too provocatively if you want to avoid unwanted attention. Shorts (but not TOO short!) and t-shirts are fine.
@@andybaker2456 omg!! thank you so much for the info. so glad. thank you :)
Thanks Chris. Great realistic information.
Heading there soon, these tips are really helpful, do you have any food recommendations in Marrakech for authentic Morocco cuisine?
Thanks! Check out the latest on the web. These things constantly change. I was surprised that down the bottom of the main square you can get very cheap and decent tagines but there’s probably loads of good places
@@ChrisKermis thanks so much for the information, it is much appreciated
Thank you for this post. Im going to Tangiers on June 6th & I'm so worried about transport.
I’ve not been there yet but generally got around Moroccan cities just fine. Be alert as always for rip offs in taxis!
I’m glad you mentioned the photo weirdness. My wife is Moroccan and we visit her family regularly and I’m still taken aback by that happening. I’ve started using a Nikon which is much smaller than my mobile and it draws less attention.
One thing you missed is the rising crime rate, especially in Casablanca, for Moroccans and tourists. Purse snatching is on the rise, frequently by scooter based teams, so close to the body bags are best, especially properly worn backpacks. But but be aware of your surroundings is the best rule.
Maestro cards barely work anywhere lol a tip for your next trip.
As a Muslim living in the US I can't wait to go there
Hi Chris - thanks for the video really useful. Can I ask if contactless payments for restaurants is a thing or is it very much cash only ? thanks
Thanks, I’m pretty sure I didn’t use it myself, but it was a year ago when I was there so things may well have changed
The pre paid revolut card is worth taking works in the ATM too
Yes, the pizza offerings is quite excessive. Most is edible but not good. Tacos are more like paninis. Snack means rotisserie chicken. Finding tajine and harira is not easy but petit dejeuner are everywhere. As well as sushi. Mint tea comes either with a huge amount of sugar or none. Good advice.
Just want to add... 1. Tipping isnt expected outside of medium-nice restaurants (and even then you dont have to) - they will just chance it with foreigners (taxis and touts). Tip if you want but if they're cheeky enough to ask then don't. 2. They always (95% of the time) have change just refuse to leave until theyve given you all of it, more time theyll pretend not to realise theyve shortchanged you so check everytime dont let them get away for it even if its only 1-2 dirhams because it empowers them to do it to the next person. 3. never rock up to the train station 20 minutes before a train thinking youll be able to buy a ticket and board in that time, more often than not theres a long queue to get a ticket and the train will be sold out, book a day in advance (online or in station). 4. Finally believe me - if they work with tourists theyre going to be making a lot more than the average person so for the love of god don't pity them and pay more because i assure you they are likely living more than comfortably. This video is pretty much spot on. Youll love morocco its amazing - just so long as you stay vigilant. I know plenty of people who hated their time there because they let people walk over them wherever they went.
Great info to add, thanks George!
Great tips! Love this and thanks for sharinf
Hey George, where did you book your online train tickets from ?
Gold! Thanks for the great tips!
Are in drives morrocs equivalent to uber okay to get to travel from hotel to markets etc 15 20 min journeys?
Some things never change, taking pictures of (especially) funeral processions, in 1951-1953 could get really dangerous!
Hello, could you please tell me what type of controls are in the airport, are there neccesary any papers and how long before the flight we need to be in the airport?
bro about friday everthing is closed just from 12;00 to 15,00 , 3hours cause at this time people go to pray after that everything turn to be normal and its the best time to try morrocan couscous
Good info, thanks!
Thank you Chris. A lot of sound advice. We are coming to Morocco in our Campervan in a few weeks, End of April 2024) and In our travels to many countries, or Wise Card has been brilliant. Has worked in virtually all ATM's, and we cash out directly in local currency, avoiding the very poor rates of the banks who's ATM it is. We are Wheely Living... :)
This is something I certainly need to start doing myself, thanks!
If you can survive traveling in Cairo Egypt as a tourist, Morocco is a cake walk lol
Very true. And Luxor made Cairo look like a walk in the park!
Just come across your Morocco channels, best I’ve seen, clear concise, no bullshit….honest reviews keep em coming.
Thank you!