Morocco
North Africa · Arabic · Dirham
Haggle hard but with a smile, accept the mint tea before talking business, and keep your left hand out of the shared tagine.
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5 phrases you need in Morocco
- Helloالسلام عليكمs-sa-LAM ah-LAY-koom
- Goodbyeبسلامةb-slah-MAH
- Pleaseعافاكah-FAHK
- Thank youشكراSHOOK-ran
- Excuse meسمح لياsmeh LEE-yah
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Know before you go
scams
In the medinas of Fes and Marrakech, anyone who says the square is closed or offers to show you the way wants a tip; walk confidently and follow your offline map.
money
The dirham is a closed currency, so exchange on arrival and spend down before leaving; souks are cash-only, and a fair haggled price often lands near half the opening ask.
etiquette
Ask before photographing people — especially in markets and rural areas — and eat from the shared dish with your right hand only.
transport
Trains between Casablanca, Rabat, Fes, and Marrakech are comfortable and punctual; in cities, insist petit taxi drivers run the meter or agree on a price before getting in.
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