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If only I knew then what I know now. Or, is Marrakech over-commercialised?

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12-Aug-2008 02:36
by: sashac

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I'm with you Alifbaa - if you're going to be rude, you should expect rudeness back (although I hate rudeness).

New Years resolutions? If I'm not going to do it for 365 days, why the hell would I start on the 366th?

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12-Aug-2008 02:42
by: sashac

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That's for sure!! Although people in Tafraoute are surprisingly tolerant of short sleeves and have no problem with non-mulims wearing scarves on their heads (it was really sunny that day and my head was getting sunburned). For the most part, one has to be careful.

New Years resolutions? If I'm not going to do it for 365 days, why the hell would I start on the 366th?

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12-Aug-2008 02:49
by: sashac

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From what I've seen - if they're just trying to help you they definitely don't want your money. However, if you're going to try to offer a tout or shopkeeper money, you might as well use their services, pay a little more a get something out of it cause they'll probably bug you more. Besides, there are ways to get rid of people.

New Years resolutions? If I'm not going to do it for 365 days, why the hell would I start on the 366th?

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26-Aug-2008 02:18
by: ohiodaddy59

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Registered: 26/08/08

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Where did you stay? I'm sorry you had a bad experience but wife would have a ball with this. I've been working on a trip to egypt for about the last week and have read that this is fairly widespread but any information on particular hotspots would be appreciated. I know many will find it odd but please understand it's all in fun and I really would appreciate some advice.

Thanks,

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29-Aug-2008 04:52
by: Fran_Bervard

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Registered: 15/06/08

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Why would you fly half way 'round the world just to get mugged in some delapidated old city anyway? You can get to Portsmouth and back for under a tenner.

"The bicycle is the most civilized conveyance known to Man." (Iris Murdoch)

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