8. STAY AWAY FROM STRANGERS OFFERING FREE TOURS OR DIRECTIONS
Even if you don’t hire a local guide, you might find other locals offering you tours while you’re walking around the markets and medinas.
If you go with one of them you may end up completely lost and pressed to spend money. Most of the time they will ask for a tip afterward too.
This is the same with asking for directions. A lot of them will offer to walk you to where you’re going but then ask for a tip. If you’re so inclined, always keep money to pay them off, plan ahead and ask your hotel, or pull up some maps when you have WIFI.
Also, if you are renting a car in Morocco so that you can get around on your own, be sure to plan ahead rather than wait until you are there.
9. FRIDAYS ARE HOLY DAYS AND PREPARE FOR HOLIDAYS
Keep in mind that it is a Muslim country, so pay attention to their holidays otherwise you might be there when everything is closed.
Also, most shops and attractions will close on Friday since it’s their holy day.
A friend of mine went during Ramadan and told me it was very difficult to eat meals. We happened to arrive in Morocco on Eid al-Adha, where they were slaughtering and sacrificing animals on the street.
All shops we saw closed that day and most shops were closed the following day.
Plus it was a bloody mess, most of which we avoided. Below you can see what is usually a crowded marketplace is deserted.
