Morocco
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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