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Travel Alert - Marrakesh Bomb Blast Leaves 15 Dead

Friday, 29 Apr 2011 | Views [2600] | Comments [1]

The North African country of Morocco has been rocked after 15 people, including 11 foreigners, were killed as a result of a bomb attack on a café in Marrakesh’s famous Djemma el-Fna square. The entire second floor of the Argana café was destroyed ... Read more >

Tags: bomb blast, marrakesh, morocco, protests, terrorism, travel-alert


5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Going to Morocco

Thursday, 27 Jan 2011 | Views [3709] | Comments [1]

For many travelers, Morocco might just be a short trip away by ferry or by one of the many budget airlines from Spain, but it’s a different world culturally. The regular stereotypes of Europe vanish quickly and one is taken back upon ... Read more >

Tags: 5 things, atlas mountain, food safety, medinas, morocco, pickpockets, safety, sahara, travel, travel tips


Safety in Morocco's Souks & Medina

Thursday, 20 Jan 2011 | Views [3012]

The souks and medina of Morocco have a way of drawing in visitors to explore the labyrinth of alleys, the shops, the craftsmen, and life itself. Those dark streets, shady characters and the haggling shopkeepers can be daunting, but follow a few rules ... Read more >

Tags: mid east, morocco, travel-safety


Crime in the Kasbah - Morocco

Tuesday, 14 Dec 2010 | Views [1366]

Part folklore, part reality, Morocco has a reputation for crooks and shysters, scammers and petty thieves. While fears of being kidnapped by slave traders are the stuff of legend and belong only in storybooks, you do need to be alert and keep a ... Read more >

Tags: mid east, morocco, travel-crime, travel-safety


Moroccan Scams & Rip Offs

Saturday, 20 Nov 2010 | Views [2163] | Comments [1]

The majority of people in Morocco are honest and very helpful to visitors, however there is a minority who are focused on ripping people off. Snake charmers, carpet sellers right out of central casting, artisans who are more like con artists ... Read more >

Tags: mid east, morocco, scams, travel-crime, travel-safety


Food & Water in Morocco

Thursday, 21 Oct 2010 | Views [1423]

Mechoui (spicy lamb roast), harira (tomato soup) and chicken & date tajine, all traditional Moroccan dishes, but no need to get the "traditional" upset stomach too, if you take some simple precautions. Here are some top tips to reduce ... Read more >

Tags: mid east, morocco, travel-health


Women and Travelling in Morocco

Tuesday, 21 Sep 2010 | Views [2246] | Comments [2]

For women North Africa, with its reputation for sexual harassment, has been a destination that’s often considered a little too adventurous,but across the region things are improving for women travellers, particularly in Morocco. It's one of ... Read more >

Tags: mid east, morocco, travel-safety, travel-women

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