Eight Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Visit Morocco
When planning our travels to Morocco here’s a list of things we were told:
You don’t want to go there?
It’s dangerous
Didn’t you hear about those murders?
The people are African!
It is a third world country
Is it safe going there?
The roads and drivers are bad
Your life could be in danger
I could go on and on about all the reasons why others told us why we shouldn’t visit Morocco and here are my reasons why I believe you shouldn’t visit Morocco.
1. You enjoy the bitterly cold, often snowy, climate of Europe in winter
2. You don’t like stunning scenery
3. Understanding a new culture is not a biggie for you
4. It’s not like home and you will be taken out of your comfort zone
5. They eat different food there and you can’t find fish and chips
6. Learning about history is boring
7. Meeting friendly interesting people doesn’t appeal to you
8. You like spending your hard earned money in overpriced countries!
So for all those reasons, I think you should not visit Morocco!
After just five weeks we’ve fallen in love with this new country.
Yes Morocco is in Africa, yes the roads are bad in places, yes some of the drivers are bad (unlike in our country, right?) and no we haven’t been able to find fish and chips. And Yes we were taken hostage by a local Moroccan man for six days!
#1 The Sahara Desert
Pre Sunrise Desert Light
First Sunrise Desert
Sunrise Desert
Pre Sunrise Desert
Pre Sunrise Desert Palms
First Sunrise Desert
Sunrise in Erg Chebbi
Camel under camel Sahara Desert
Algerian Border Behind Us
#2 The Inland Gorges
Dades Gorge Switchbacks
Tougdha Valley Palms
Cliffside cave dwellers, Tougdha Valley
Tougdha Gorge with Betsy
#3 The Variations In Scenery
N12 Road Tata to Icht Rock Formation
Berber Tent on R102 Road to Tata
Berber Tent on R102 Road to Tata
N2 Road to Tata
Icht Desert
R111 Road to Icht
Morocco N2 to Tata Road Panoramic
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Sand Dunes Sahara Desert Morocco
Rocks and Mountains, Dades Gorge
Dades Gorge Ruins, Rocks and Mountains Pano
Atlas Mountains, Trees and Snow
Snowcapped Mountains in Morocco
Stunning Mountain Scenery
Stunning Mountain Range with Water Morocco
Gorge in Morocco
Barren Mountains
Barren Countryside
View of Tangier Med
#4 The Interesting Medinas
Blue Painted Buildings in Chechaouen
Shopping in Fes
Shopping in Fes
Donkey in Fes Medina
Wafi in Medina Streets Fes
Camel Meat for Sale in Fes Medina
Donkey in Fes
Coppersmith Fes
Jewellery Shop in Fes
Donkey in Fes Medina
Mosaic Water Fountain
Hotel in Fes Medina
Mosque in Fes
Antique Shop in Fes
Donkey in Medina in Fes
Leather Tannery in Fes
View of Fes
Shop in Chechaouen
Men in Chechaouen
Streets of Chechaouen
Blue Painted Building of Chechaouen
#5 The friendly people
Old Man in Chechaouen
Happy Berber Salesman
Said Selling Me Jewellery
Shepherd in Sahara Desert
Men in Chechaouen
Moroccan Man In Wheelchair
Berber Women with Child
African Music Group
Berber Lady with Donkey
Sfenj is an unsweetened, airy and fluffy donut
Greengrocer
Mo and Hawk at Legzira Beach, Mirleft
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Enjoyed your approach to Morocco. It truly is one of the best places I ever visited. Loved your photos.
Thanks Sue, I’m glad you enjoyed a slightly different angle to the usual writing. So many people love Morocco and I can definitely see us coming back here to escape the European winters.
Hello Ruth. I like your story about Morocco and your pictures. I am the Moroccan who has discovered what an incredibly beautiful country it is, an incredible amount of history and the contrasts of nature, people, food and culture. I have lived all my life in Sweden and after many years I started going home and discovered Morocco. I would like to invite you up to the Rif mountains if you have never been there, north of Chefchauen. If you have the roads past, get in touch, I am in Stockholm but also in Tangier where I go out with tourists to discover Morocco. Unfortunately, many who go to Morocco end up in the usual tourist destinations, and never or rarely actually come north of the chef chau. If you and your family are on your way, you are welcome to contact us. Again, I like your portrayal of Morocco. Best regards. Mahmoud
Thanks Mahmoud for your kind offer. We enjoyed the Rif mountains and the off-beat areas of Morocco. The Sahara Desert was my favourite place and I could easily have stayed there longer. I will look you up if/when we return. Enjoy Sweden.
I keep hearing good things about Morocco. There are so many reasons TO go!
Thanks Lori, you must put this on your bucket list, lol.
Oh Ruth and Alan, wish I was There !!! Enjoy your trip
Hi Paul, nice to hear from you. We were just talking about you today and wondering how you are doing. Morocco has been a real eye-opener for us, we will definitely be back (March 2020). Perhaps we will see you there. X