Anyone who has planned a trip to Morocco and has already bought tickets, has absolutely nothing to feel sorry about and should simply be congratulated. This is an amazing country famous for its exotic nature and majestic architecture. However, before you take a seat in an airplane to one of the Moroccan cities, you should learn more about the peculiarities of leisure in the kingdom.
1. The currency of Morocco, Dirham, is not exchangeable within the territory of the country. It is important to keep money in small bills as traders often refuse to give change, and large denominations can provoke inflation in prices.
2. There are a lot of pickpockets in the country, so do not keep your purse or wallet in your outer pockets and do not keep your bags in your hands. When leaving the car, you need to take valuable things with you. However it is best to leave your car in a guarded parking lot.
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4. During the month of Ramadan, it is forbidden to eat and drink before sunset. Also prohibited is the drinking of alcoholic beverages. Stores on these days are closed earlier than usual, or do not work at all.
5. In Morocco, you should not hug in public places or act too emotionally.
7. Representatives of non-Muslim faiths are not allowed to visit mosques.
8. When talking to a Moroccan, it is customary to take an interest in his health, his affairs, his personal life, and readily respond to such questions.
9. Refusing an invitation to visit as a guest in Morocco can cause a person to be perceived as harboring resentment.
10. Before entering the house of a Moroccan, it is customary to take off your shoes, wash your hands in a specially designed bowl and say “Bismillah”.
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12. You can refuse tea only after drinking a third glass.
13. Do not quench your thirst with water from a tap, as this often leads to digestive disorders.
14. Everywhere in Morocco, you should use sunscreens, wear light protective clothing and dark glasses.
15. In the deserts, beware of scorpions and spiders.
16. Despite the disapproval of alcohol by religion, alcoholic beverages are sold everywhere. You can buy them in the city until 8 pm, and in hotels, even after this time.