Planning a Trip to Morocco

This small and paceful village on the Rif mountains is probably the best place in Marocco to have some fresh and relaxing time.

Jardin Majorelle is recommended as a place to visit in Marrakech. It's no Eden project but although very small the gardens are pretty and enhance the architecture of the buildings. They wer built in the 1940's in the grounds of a property owned by Jacques Majorelle, a French artist who lived and worked in Marrakech. In the 1980's Yves St Laurent bought the porperty and revamped the garden and added a restaurant. The best time to visit is in the morning before the bus tours arrive as the gardens are not really designed to cope with big groups. There is a small museum in the rounds which is worth a visit to see examples of sculptures, paintings and artefacts. The tour of the gardens and museum will take around 1 and a half hours.

The labyrinth streets inside the city walls are a show that never ends and you never get lose. If you want help of any thing just ask there ‘re many of the things that make Fez so special plus the Mosques ,and Medersas in the medina, and it will be amazing seeing the artisans working at their workshops and the shops themselves.


The town of Fez has two differentiated sections: the Medina and la Ville The Medina is the name given to the old towns inside the ramparts In the North of Africa so inside the older Medina you will fin many thing if you want to eat or to pay things or shop or take pictures. The Medina of Fez is divided in two, the old town (Fes-l-BAli ) and the new town (Fes-l-Jdid) la Ville is great too , by the train station the taxi the bus the cafes the banks the post office , hostiles and to other many things like I said just ask.
The old town of Fez is the biggest and oldest medieval city in Africa and is love it by many people from all the world although some people said you need a map to the older Medina even it not necessary the map can take your time missing things loll.

The variety of things for sale in Fez' streets will surprise you and you will like it taking pictures with them even it will a pleasure for them, The Medina is huge, and each and every street is full of workshops and shops. They sell all kind of things like I said just ask if you want something you will got it Although there no different between tourist or local people all is the same and you will get the best stuff.

LOVED Marrakech! 1st of all, when taking photos in Morocco, or Africa probably, expect to pay a bakshish or tip for taking the photo. Marrakech is known for having the largest town square in all of Africa also. It is huge and thousands of people come every night. I felt relatively safe there. Street food seemed safe enough as well. This country is cheap and you can get pretty far for little money, but beware of frauds... they will rip you off if they can. Best time to go would be Sept. and later, this would be after the big heat has left. Morocco is a wonderful place, so make sure and see the coast as well as inland.

The best time to go is in April. It isn't too hot or cold.

Someone will definately try and rob you. Someone will definately ask you for money. Do not take photos of things if you don't want to pay for the priveledge. Just take note of the chickens running around the Souqs, they actually belong to the butchers and if you ask for a chicken you KNOW it will be fresh. You WILL get a bad tummy. Take some toilet roll, they don't have it and if you buy it there you'll have to re-mortgage your home. Don't buy alcohol - see above point. All above points are based on the fact I had a 50 pound budget for 2 weeks and had hitched there - it may be different in a nice hotel with a running shower that doesn't involve cockroaches or a window to the world whilst you wash. Barter! Try mint tea but don't expect to like it. Listen to an arabic storyteller, its amazing how involved you get even if you don't speak arabic. Visit the Ben Yousef Museum, the art is stunning. Embrace the call to prayer coz there is nothing you can do to block out the noise. Walk round the square at night, the entertainment is incredible (occassionally inappropriate mind.) Walk round the square in the day and drink orange juice. Have you ever played a game where you squeeze as many people as possible into your mates tiny car? Well in Marrakech they're called taxis - take one. Last one, get a good spot in a cafe and just watch the city.

Hotel Ali
This low-budget hotel is located only some meters away from the famous square Djemma-el-Fna! You can have dinner on the wonderful roof terrace and watch the nightlife downstairs. The rooms even have a small bathroom with toilet and hot shower, that is cleaned daily.

capital city with McDonalds and Alcohol. Good to c Kazba. I was sleeping in Hotel Central. Rather expensive (as for this qualitty) but 5 minutes from Train Staton Rabat-Ville. Shower in room, toilet on the corridor.

Kasbah.Net in the Medina. Excellent internet cafe with two friends who have both lived in the UK that are very helpful.

The labyrinth streets inside the city walls are a show that never ends and you never get lose. If you want help of any thing just ask there ‘re many of the things that make Fez so special plus the Mosques ,and Medersas in the medina, and it will be amazing seeing the artisans working at their workshops and the shops themselves.


The town of Fez has two differentiated sections: the Medina and la Ville The Medina is the name given to the old towns inside the ramparts In the North of Africa so inside the older Medina you will fin many thing if you want to eat or to pay things or shop or take pictures. The Medina of Fez is divided in two, the old town (Fes-l-BAli ) and the new town (Fes-l-Jdid) la Ville is great too , by the train station the taxi the bus the cafes the banks the post office , hostiles and to other many things like I said just ask.
The old town of Fez is the biggest and oldest medieval city in Africa and is love it by many people from all the world although some people said you need a map to the older Medina even it not necessary the map can take your time missing things loll.

The variety of things for sale in Fez' streets will surprise you and you will like it taking pictures with them even it will a pleasure for them, The Medina is huge, and each and every street is full of workshops and shops. They sell all kind of things like I said just ask if you want something you will got it Although there no different between tourist or local people all is the same and you will get the best stuff.

The Tangier - Tetouan Region holiday villaLocated at fishing village of KSAR SEGHIR, 30Km North of TANGIERS on Main Coast road running along Gibralrar Straits. Nearby towns -TANGIER (30KM) Famous centre for History, Culture, Kasbah, Medina, Souk. Diving Centre. Supermarket. Casino. Horse Riding plus usual tourist needs-restaurants, cafes etc. Water park and Golf courses just outside town. Airport. Train/bus stations. Port. ASILAH - (45KM) Quaint famous 'whitewashed' Fishing village. Great for shopping chilling. CEUTA-(22KM) Spanish town at the tip of Morocco. Great for tax free shopping and a taste of Spain. Near villa - several fantastic untouched beaches. Nearest 10 min walk or 1 min drive. Main village of KSAR SEGHIR- 8 min Drive has 3 restaurants/cafes. Several small shops for groceries/household goods. Internet cafe, Teleboutique, Pharmacy, Police station. Fire Brigade. Harbour. Local Village to villa-(1min walk)-x2 shops-basic groceries/goods. Teleboutique x2.Internet cafe. Handmade Ceramic shops

Beware of the men with monkeys or snakes, once they get them on you for a photo, they dont come off till you pay!

Someone will definately try and rob you. Someone will definately ask you for money. Do not take photos of things if you don't want to pay for the priveledge. Just take note of the chickens running around the Souqs, they actually belong to the butchers and if you ask for a chicken you KNOW it will be fresh. You WILL get a bad tummy. Take some toilet roll, they don't have it and if you buy it there you'll have to re-mortgage your home. Don't buy alcohol - see above point. All above points are based on the fact I had a 50 pound budget for 2 weeks and had hitched there - it may be different in a nice hotel with a running shower that doesn't involve cockroaches or a window to the world whilst you wash. Barter! Try mint tea but don't expect to like it. Listen to an arabic storyteller, its amazing how involved you get even if you don't speak arabic. Visit the Ben Yousef Museum, the art is stunning. Embrace the call to prayer coz there is nothing you can do to block out the noise. Walk round the square at night, the entertainment is incredible (occassionally inappropriate mind.) Walk round the square in the day and drink orange juice. Have you ever played a game where you squeeze as many people as possible into your mates tiny car? Well in Marrakech they're called taxis - take one. Last one, get a good spot in a cafe and just watch the city.

While everyone heads up the hill overlooking the town, don't leave it until later in the day, the sun facing you will wash out all your photos

LOVED Marrakech! 1st of all, when taking photos in Morocco, or Africa probably, expect to pay a bakshish or tip for taking the photo. Marrakech is known for having the largest town square in all of Africa also. It is huge and thousands of people come every night. I felt relatively safe there. Street food seemed safe enough as well. This country is cheap and you can get pretty far for little money, but beware of frauds... they will rip you off if they can. Best time to go would be Sept. and later, this would be after the big heat has left. Morocco is a wonderful place, so make sure and see the coast as well as inland.

Beautiful and fascinating! So much to see! Take alot of photos but be careful about getting your camera out. Pick pockets are everywhere!!! Even though its very hot try to cover up, its a culture that doesnt appreciate half dressed people! Careful with the food and drink only bottled water!

Essaouira is marvelous town completely reserved for pedestrians; cars have to park outside the city walls; the narrow winding streets seem sometimes to be a maze of confusion, but one makes sense of them fairly quickly. Most of the tourists here are European: Spanish, French, English and German, in that order. The town is blessed with many small inns and gueshouses and several exellent resturants. One of the most fun things I did there was get custom-made pants and shirts. The town is a shopper's paradise. We found a place that carried linen pull-on pants and shirts, but although I liked the style of some, I prefered the fabric in trouser styles I did not care for. The shop owner pulled out a couple of bolts of the fabric I liked, took my measurements and five hours later I had two custom-made pants and a shirt...all for a very reasonable price. We went there from Marrakech by public bus which cost us about $20 for two people. On the way back, we took a taxi; that cost $50. I wanted to return by taxi because there were places I wanted to stop and take pictures. However, traveling in an airconditioned Mercedes taxi was FAR better than being in a hot, stuffy bus.

market was excellent - you can watch the artisans making just about everything - including fake desinger buckles and bags...! - just watch out for the snake charmer guys trying to strangle you with their snakes to get more money out of you... true, it happened (and I paid them 3 times what our guide had advised us - then my partner came over and told them where to go - but very scary if your a woman on her own... beautiful city - very muslim, so be aware of their customs and try to stay covered up so as not to upset their religious values

Si vous êtes dans la région de Rabat et que vous tombez en panne avec votre véhicule je conseille de joindre le Garage Georges Marciano à Rabat indicatif téléphonique (00 212)37 la suite et sur l’annuaire ou recherché sur la toile avant départ. Restaurant ZERDA à Rabat spécialité Juive-Marocaine super Adresse : Rue Patrice Lumumba à côté de la place du journuit. La carte visa ne fonctionne pas au Maroc à prévoir avant départ.

Tangiers is a fraught with pitfalls so hire a guide so you don't get ripped off and particularly for women travellers. The boat trip over from Spain was interesting... plenty of women whose skin was decorated using henna... but very smelly. It isn't a luxury liner! A friend and I hired a guide who turned out to be an elderly gentleman with a big walking stick to help beat off the many hawkers trying to pester you to buy their goods, beggers and pickpockets... he also held the money while the one guy went to get the appropriate amount of change. It usually isn't a good idea to give money to beggers, their friends are often the pickpockets who note where your money is kept and proceed to fleece the rest from you at the earliest opportunity. We visited a lovely resaurant and had the best mint tea I have ever tasted while an ensemble of musicians played on their traditional instruments. Make sure you clarify which currency you are negotiating in... the initial price offered is usually extraordinarily high so be prepared to walk away from any deal... in fact do so and see how much the price comes down. I found this bargaining very, very, very tedious and exhausting.... and you usually always are going to pay the inflated tourist price. The leathergoods are copies and don't last very long... don't bother. There is no way to check if the carpets are made using child labour or not... they probably are. My friend bought a local guitar type instrument that was made using turtle shell which in retrospect was unlikely to pass through customs. Save your money and don't bother with the local souvenirs unless you particularly want to pay too much for something cheap and tacky. We rode a camel and watched a snake charmer. Overall very interesting and enjoyable mainly because we had the guide.

Marrakech, especially the Medina, the old city is very exotic. Narrow streets and very easy to get lost but also very easy to get help from the locals, even if you might not speak arabic or french. Important to have pre-hand given tips or to hire a guide in order to find what is hidden behind the beautiful big, wooden doors. Friendly people, good food and shopping and many ways to relax in a hammam or a country club a bit outside the city.

Beware of the men with monkeys or snakes, once they get them on you for a photo, they dont come off till you pay!

Rabat is a government town. There are a few things here and there to see, but if you want some activity or sunshine, it's better to head north a bit Asila or one of the other beach towns. They're more laid back, and cheaper, too.

get lost on the medina.

they try to make us believe that we need a guide to go around the medina but it's not true. the only thing they will do is go around with you to the shops where you don't want to by carpets. The restaurants they advice are the most expensive ones.

the best to do in fes is to get lost on the medina and try the most simple places to eat.

if you can, choose an comfortable hotel because you will need it to rest from the hot and movement of the medina.

when i was there i choose one of the less expensive hotels from the "Guide Routard" and can say that it was difficult not to have a clean and fresh room to rest.

from my experience, the "Guide Routard" as better tips then the lonely planet, so, if ou can read in french, choose the french guide to go around marroco.

don't forget the hammam but don't let those guys make you a massage, they are so violent that you can regret it to the rest of your stay in the country.

When in Morocco, definitely go sleep in a riad- it's much more charming than a regular hotel