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  1. Marocfan avatar

    RE: Dades Gorge on a shoestring

    by Marocfan 15 September 2011

    I am always amused by people who spend hundreds or thousands of dollars to get to Morocco, then think they can/should be able to stay…

  2. daviddaoud avatar

    RE: Dades Gorge on a shoestring

    by daviddaoud 15 September 2011

    Tototaxi, I'd be interested in knowing which Middle East countries you have visited recently, and the usual expenses involved. I'm serio…

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    It’s Official: Morocco is Now Malaria-Free

    by daviddaoud 14 September 2011

    Malaria had not been a major issue in Morocco for decades. The very limited risk was only in rural areas of Chefchaouen Province and the…

  4. tripstipsheaps avatar

    RE: Camping and living in vehicle in Morocco

    by tripstipsheaps 14 September 2011

    in the Big Cities you could use the Parking, i have seen that in Marrakech near the Koutoubia Tower there is a parking contains about…

  5. Shakyground avatar

    Re: A little itinerary help?

    by Shakyground 14 September 2011

    Thank you! What about shortening the stays in Seville and/or Granada by a day and spending one or two nights in Arcos or Ronda? Also,…

  6. TimCullis avatar

    RE: Driving Routes

    by TimCullis 14 September 2011

    So quick suggestions. Let me know if any (or even all) interest you and I'll provide more information. Taza loop: from Fez head east…

  7. sigurdunset avatar

    Agadir, Marrakesh, Essaouira: In which order? (A bus with a view)

    by sigurdunset 14 September 2011

    Greetings, travelers! My girlfriend and I will have our first trip to Morocco in a couple of weeks and since I am a bit of a planning…

  8. TimCullis avatar

    RE: Camping and living in vehicle in Morocco

    by TimCullis 14 September 2011

    The French expression for motorhome is 'camping car' and many of the campsites are for camping cars. Here's a link to an [excellent English…

  9. italihurr avatar

    Camping and living in vehicle in Morocco

    by italihurr 14 September 2011

    Two of us expect to be in in Morocco for up to three months, from November or December, in our vehicle in which we sleep. Thus we would…

  10. daviddaoud avatar

    RE: Oued Laou - paradise not

    by daviddaoud 14 September 2011

    Kate, thanks for your typically amazing commentary! On one small issue, my copy of The Rough Guide for Morocco shows *9 restaurants*…

  11. rHatton avatar

    RE: Language for travelling in Senegal

    by rHatton 14 September 2011

    Brilliant, thanks for the quick reply. Im really looking forward to Senegal, first time to africa aside from Morocco and South Africa.....so…

  12. kate88 avatar

    RE: Oued Laou - paradise not

    by kate88 14 September 2011

    What you describe is classic “real” Morocco. I would estimate that 90% of Morocco is just like what you said…..the rest is where the tourist…

  13. cemblin avatar

    Re: Budget in Morcco

    by cemblin 14 September 2011

    I stayed in Morocco for around 200dh a day, including everything. Admittedly I was careful, but it's fairly easy to find clean, perfectly…

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    Re: agadir - essaouira

    by cemblin 14 September 2011

    Grand taxis, in my experience, are NOT dangerous even in the slightest- I have certianly felt less safe on some night buses in Morocco...…

  15. funspirit avatar

    RE: 13 days itinerary

    by funspirit 13 September 2011

    I tend to agree with Dickysparks. There is not the same urgency there in the west. Also, and this is very important, travel times in Morocco…

  16. sabmarta avatar

    looking for travel companion

    by sabmarta 13 September 2011

    Hi everybody!!! I went in Morocco for a month this summer and I'd like to go back soon! I'm looking for a travel companion to go to azalay…

  17. globe_trotting_gecko avatar

    Oued Laou - paradise not

    by globe_trotting_gecko 13 September 2011

    "With the feel of an overgrown fishing village, Oued Laou stretches lazily along a wide sandy beach with the charm of an undiscovered…

  18. footlooseferrett avatar

    RE: Morocco in 2 weeks

    by footlooseferrett 13 September 2011

    Try to take in the highlights of your trip only and concentrate on allowing enough time in those places. My favourite places are Volubilis,…

  19. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: Seville to Fes (and back)

    by anillos_de_saturno 13 September 2011

    +Is there a quick, not too expensive direct flight to somewhere interesting in Morocco to put us on the way to Fes?+ Ryanair has some…

  20. muttford avatar

    RE: Seville to Fes (and back)

    by muttford 13 September 2011

    "The option that I said on #1 takes in November 13h. 20m. outbound and 11h. 50m inbound so the plane option isn't much quicker than bus,…

  21. dickysparks avatar

    Re: 13 days itinerary

    by dickysparks 13 September 2011

    My money is on Tim's reply. If you've not been to Morocco before you will have a little awakening as there is a distinct lack of urgency…

  22. pakinuttah avatar

    Re: Morocco in September

    by pakinuttah 13 September 2011

    I'll be arriving in Fes on the 27th of Sep, any of you above around at that time? PM me if you are interested.

  23. kivanc avatar

    Re: Lookong for companion in Morocco

    by kivanc 13 September 2011

    hi this is kivanc from morroco i live in marrakesh and i hope u don't mind to make me a friend to u and i can help u with so many things…

  24. TimCullis avatar

    RE: 13 days itinerary

    by TimCullis 13 September 2011

    >Oct 1: bus from Merzouga to Imlil, night in Imlil Not achievable >Oct 2-3: Jebel Toubkal trek, night in Imlil Climb Jebel Toubkal and…

  25. tripstipsheaps avatar

    RE: 13 days itinerary

    by tripstipsheaps 13 September 2011

    Hi, your plan seems good, but i should give you some tips which could your trip more comfortable and good as follow: 25 Sep/Day01: Arrival…

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