MOROCCO: 22 DO's and DON'Ts for Marrakech, Fes, and the Sahara Desert

Our Travel Gear: https://findingginamarie.com/gear Briggs & Riley: https://link.findingginamarie.com/BriggsAndRiley Ep.124 Morocco surprised us with its clash of how its ancient traditions meet modern life. After 40 days exploring bustling souks and vibrant streets in Marrakech and Fes, and riding camels through the serene deserts and majestic Atlas Mountains, we've gathered 22 essential do's and don'ts. Discover the rich tapestry of Berber, Arab, and French influences that make Morocco a must-visit destination. We visited Morocco from September 18 through October 18, 2024 💥 Go to https://findingGinaMarie.com/join to join our free travel forum and learn more about our Gelato Levels! 😎 ***WANT TO SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL?*** ☕️ Buy us a coffee (caffeine helps us bring you more great content)! https://bmc.link/findGinaMarie 💥 SUBSCRIBE: https://youtube.com/FindingGinaMarie/?sub_confirmation=1 📝 Why our channel is called "Finding Gina Marie" https://findingginamarie.com/articles/why-the-name-finding-gina-marie LINKS 📰 Travel Tips: https://findingginamarie.com/travel-tips 🎥 Ep.81 What we pack in 2024: https://youtu.be/yD-45hCjQl0 🔗 Morocco Visas: https://www.acces-maroc.ma/ 🚍 Supratours Buses: https://www.supratours.ma/ 🚍 CTM Buses: https://ctm.ma/ 😍 Using our affiliate links below helps us to bring you videos from around the world at no cost to you. Thank you very much if you choose to use them! 🧳 Explore All Our Travel Gear: https://findingginamarie.com/gear 🧳 Explore Briggs & Riley Collections: https://link.findingginamarie.com/BriggsAndRiley 👗 Judy's wool clothes (Wool&): https://link.findingginamarie.com/WomensWool 👕 Kevin's wool clothes (Wool& Prince): https://link.findingginamarie.com/MensWool 📩 Traveling Mailbox (Mail forwarding service to wherever we travel): https://link.findingginamarie.com/travelingMailbox 💳Earn 60,000 bonus points with Chase Sapphire Reserve: https://link.findingginamarie.com/SapphireReserve 🧾 Our packing list: https://findingginamarie.com/articles/packing-list-how-we-pack-and-travel-with-only-carry-on-luggage 🎵 Music from Epidemic Sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/747rgk 23andMe: https://refer.23andme.com/s/judy49 Ancestry: https://refer.ancestry.com/judy43 🤓 READ JUDY'S JOURNAL https://findingginamarie.com/judys-journal Chapters: 00:00 - Start 00:50 - Do get cash immediately 01:47 - Don't worry about a visa 02:03 - Don't drink the tap water 02:15 - Do tip your waiter 02:56 - Do visit more than one city 03:41 - Don't stay longer than a week 04:26 - Do pick a central area of the Medina 05:09 - Do pick the right Riad 06:42 - Don't visit Morocco in the heat of the summer 07:34 - Do taste the local cuisines 08:22 - Do appreciate the multilingual Moroccans 08:42 - Don't fall for the guy offering directions 09:50 - Do take off your outdoor footwear 10:27 - Do negotiate prices in the marketplace 11:49 - Do remain polite with vendors 12:22 - Do remember that Morocco is a conservative country 13:08 - Don't take pictures without asking permission 13:39 - Do a lot of walking or take taxis 15:33 - Do have coins for tips 16:07 - Do appreciate the kindness of Moroccans 16:38 - Don't expect Morocco to be a budget destination 17:24 - Don't pay for large group Sahara Desert tours Finding Gina Marie is where we share our lives as full-time travelers and the connections we make along the way. ✈️ FOLLOW US * Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@KevinHoctor * Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@JudyHoctor ✅ FOLLOW FINDING GINA MARIE * Website: https://findingGinaMarie.com * YouTube: https://youtube.com/FindingGinaMarie * Podcast RSS feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1967301.rss * 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingGinaMarie 📹 VIDEO EQUIPMENT * Primary Camera: Sony FX30 * Primary Microphone: Sony ECM-B10 * B-Roll Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 * B-Roll Microphone: DJI Mic 2 * B-Roll Camera: iPhone 15 Pro * Editing: Final Cut Pro X on a 16" M1 Max MacBook Pro * Key Light: ZHIYUN MOLUS X100 Bi-Color 100W COB Video Light * Diffuser: ZHIYUN Quick Release Mini Softbox To see all our camera gear, visit https://findingginamarie.com/gear #findingGinaMarie #worldtraveler #worldtravel #livingthedream #slowtravel #digitalnomad #digitalnomadlife #europetravel #retireearly#retireearlyandtravel