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cc10

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Sep 29, 2012 9:13 PM
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Safety in Morocco

Dear friends,

I am thinking of traveling to Morocco. Given the current situation in Muslim countries, is it safe for a western traveler to go to Morocco? Did anybody feel any discomfort because of some anger towards western countries?

Thanks in advance for the sharing.

daviddaoud

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Sep 29, 2012 9:23 PM
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It's safe, and I see lots of tourists lately in Taroudant.

WanderinWilco

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Sep 29, 2012 11:25 PM
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It's as safe as it ever was.

Dave

TimCullis

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Sep 30, 2012 12:40 AM
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Interesting that you should use the same expression 'discomfort' as this post.

Anyway, read the thread above for a full discussion of 'discomfort' and safety in Morocco.

nomadfan

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Sep 30, 2012 5:30 AM
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Plenty of tourists in Ouarzazate as ever and no reports of anything untoward in Marrakesh; apart from complaints about the scooters!

Marocfan

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Sep 30, 2012 7:43 AM
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You will be kidnapped and sold into slavery.
Damn, I have always wanted to write that in response to these frequent inquiries!
Yes, cc10, you should be fine if you use the same common sense you have used in other countries you have visited.

Truman13

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Sep 30, 2012 10:49 AM
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Hi There,

I have just spent a week in Marrakech & Essouira & can assure you that there was no trouble, or talk of trouble, in either.

As usual, I was met with nothing but politeness & warm friendship. I therefore simply do not recognise your term 'anger towards the West' with reference to Morocco.

I also met up with a friend from Rabat & he does not believe there will be any serious trouble there either.

You are making the mistake of assuming that all of the North African &/or Moslem countries are the same. They are most definitely not, politically, culturally or in the way they view their religion (s).

I know I would be far less safe in some of the shadier areas in London, than I will ever be anywhere in Morocco.

Edited by: Truman13

mvbergen

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Sep 30, 2012 10:50 AM
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Hi,

Don't be stressed, it's safe and quiet.
Enjoy.

Michel

Truman13

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Sep 30, 2012 11:07 AM
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Sorry cc 10, a little p.s

Marrakech is very very busy at the moment - certainly the busiest I have seen it in 2 1/2 years.

Coaches are disgorging wave upon wave of tourists at their 'setting down point' every day, so I would suggest early morning visits to places of interest will be better than later.

It is also getting chillier in the evening, especially in Essouira, so bring some warm clothes!

Marocfan

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Sep 30, 2012 5:03 PM
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Unfortunately, some places are not open in the early morning.

cc10

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Sep 30, 2012 9:04 PM
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Thanks to everybody. I do feel much more comfortable now. Really appreciate it.

ospery77

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Oct 11, 2012 1:37 PM
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I had been in the south in Morocco .i had been guided by a nice guide (Abdelmoula in Skoura visiting the almond valley).So safe and enjoyable journey.
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