{"id":2516,"date":"2023-12-25T12:23:16","date_gmt":"2023-12-25T12:23:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marhbabikoum.inmorocco.com\/prepare-your-trip\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T15:14:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T15:14:30","slug":"prepare-your-trip","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marhbabikoum.com\/en\/prepare-your-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Prepare your trip"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2516\" class=\"elementor elementor-2516 elementor-1488\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e29233e elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e29233e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bca5c6f\" data-id=\"bca5c6f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b89ac12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-gva-heading-block\" data-id=\"b89ac12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"gva-heading-block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"gva-element-gva-heading-block gva-element\">   <div class=\"align-center style-1 widget gsc-heading box-align-left auto-responsive\">\r\n      <div class=\"content-inner\">\r\n         \r\n                  \r\n           \r\n         \r\n                     <h2 class=\"title\">\r\n               <span>Prepare your trip<\/span>\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n                  \r\n         \r\n         \r\n      <\/div>\r\n   <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b147a9d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b147a9d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5d1c291\" data-id=\"5d1c291\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb2b0b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"bb2b0b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<!-- WuBook Javascript Library Eventually, put it inside your <head\/> tag\n-->\n<script src=\"https:\/\/wubook.net\/js\/wblib.jgz\"><\/script>\n<!-- put the following div where WuBook should be designed. 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It&#8217;s common to see a cart pulled by mules, overtaken by two bikes side by side, followed by a scooter. Cars then come along and are not the only ones on the road. Here, it&#8217;s essential not to hesitate to honk to alert (both donkeys and cyclists) that you are approaching from behind. It&#8217;s best to avoid driving on roads at night: many unlit vehicles are on the roads, and you only spot them, along with their cargo, at the very last moment.<\/p><p><strong>Gratuities<\/strong><br \/>It&#8217;s always customary to leave a tip: at the caf\u00e9, at the restaurant, for monument guides as well as tour guides, and for car attendants. Expect to leave 2 to 10 dh at the caf\u00e9, around 10 to 20 dh per person for the guide, and 2 to 5 dh for the parking attendant.<\/p><p><strong>Beggars<\/strong><br \/>You will find many of them everywhere, especially in tourist places. Don&#8217;t hesitate to give alms if you wish (it&#8217;s one of the pillars of the Muslim religion). However, please refrain from giving anything to begging children &#8211; it helps them avoid getting used to easy money.<\/p><p><strong>Dress Code and Behavior Outdoors<\/strong><br \/>Morocco is a Muslim country, and revealing outfits are not common. It&#8217;s advisable to dress modestly: avoid provocative necklines, short shorts, and miniskirts. Additionally, public displays of affection, especially kissing on the lips, should be avoided. If you can&#8217;t resist, try to be discreet.<\/p><p><strong>Religion, the King, and Territorial Integrity<\/strong><br \/>These are three topics you should not speak negatively about, as Moroccans hold them in high regard. These institutions are not to be questioned.<\/p><p><strong>Scams<\/strong><br \/>Like many tourist destinations, Morocco is known for some scams. Marrakech, being the tourist hub of the kingdom, sees more of these. While we won&#8217;t list all potential scams (they can be found in any guidebook), we caution you against trusting just anyone. While most Moroccans genuinely want to show you hospitality, there are some who might take advantage.<\/p><p><strong>If You Visit During Ramadan<\/strong><br \/>Note that everyone&#8217;s daily schedules and lifestyles change. All Muslims (and the country is predominantly Muslim) fast from sunrise to sunset. This means abstaining from food, drinks, cigarettes, and other pleasures during daylight hours. If you are not fasting, it&#8217;s advisable to be discreet about eating, drinking, or smoking in public.<\/p><p><strong>Minor Health Concerns<\/strong><br \/>It&#8217;s wise to have a first aid kit on hand for minor everyday injuries. Especially, be prepared for &#8220;traveler&#8217;s diarrhea&#8221; \u2013 many visitors experience digestive issues after a few days. It&#8217;s best to have remedies on hand at the first sign of symptoms. 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