Things To Know Before Going To Morocco

Morocco is an amazing travel destination with so much to offer and explore. After spending over a month in Morocco, we wanted to share some tips and things to know if you're planning on visiting too.

00:00 Intro
00:53 Getting to Morocco
01:14 Languages
01:46 Getting a sim & data
04:04 Currency
05:06 Transport: Taxis
08:47 Transport: Intercity
11:18 Culture
17:09 Accommodation
19:23 Closing

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▸ We found it easier (and cheaper) to buy the tickets at the bus station rather than online since the website is only in French and a printed copy was needed plus we could get multiple tickets for different parts of our trip all at one go in person.
▸ There is a small fee for each big luggage that you'll need a bag tag for (small bags can go on the shelf above your seat don't need tags). You get these on the day you "check in" for your bus.
▸ The seats are allocated seating and it's best to try get your tickets at least a few days in advance in case they sell out.

📱 ADDITIONAL SIM TOP UP INFO 📱
▸ For Maroc, if your USSD doesn't allow you to check your remaining data, you can send a text to 580 to get the info. Text anything eg. "data" to 580 and you'll receive a text back about your credit. ▸ Use Google translate to understand the message if you can't read French (like us)! This text option will cost 1dh (vs USSD which would be free but we found it never worked).
▸ If using the scratchie top up option for Maroc internet data, text the code to: 555*3
▸ If you run into connectivity issues with Maroc like we did initially (where only social media apps and WhatsApp would work), check your phone's settings under "Access Point Names" (APNs) and make sure it's set on "Internet Mobile".

We filmed this "Things to know before going to Morocco" video in Marrakesh at the Koutoubia, Jemaa el-Fna, and Le Jardin Secret (Secret Garden).

#morocco #marrakech #marrakesh

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VLOG DATE: 01 June 2023
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[rlim]

Sounds like you've had some interesting experiences with taxi drivers in Morocco. Good tips for potential tourists to Morocco. Another well produced video, well done, you guys.

[benino]

Morocco 🇲🇦 is a unique nation 👌
Morocco 🇲🇦 is land of peace & hospitality.
God bless Morocco 🇲🇦 🙏 🙌 ❤️

[vanessad]

Thank you so much for this video! There are some really good tips here. I'm planning to go to Morocco next year, and I'll definitely keep these in mind. 🇲🇦

[mariaandbryan]

I know we have missed some Morocco's videos from your travels, but I had to watch this. I went to Morocco as a child as my mother used to go there for work, but haven't visited as an adult and I can't wait to go back.

Spain is highly influenced by Moroccan food and architecture (and language). Seeing the food footage just reminds me of some of the dishes from Spain.
BTW, I am in love with the yellow outfit that Yen is wearing while in the blue boats.

Wonderful tips here guys. Especially for the possible issues with taxis.

[mouradkachli]

I still remember the first day at maroc telecom agency to get sim card 😅😅 . Thank you for everything was a pleasure to help and show you tips so you can help other tourists coming to Morocco,

[phunphaisomkearti]

Thank you so much for these useful clips about Morocco, I did have a very good memories there last month because of you :)

[rikayangu]

Really useful tips, that anyone planning a trip to Morocco or the Northern part of Africa will find useful. I hope to one day visit, but until then I will continue watching your videos and enjoying your adventures thru your lenses. Thanks so much for sharing.

[ptrevino]

😀😀😀.... Hi Peter, Hi Yen, I ♥️ your Morocco vlog, Pretty vegatation and the architecture is just amazing. Thank you guys, It's good to see your ok, ♥️you two, Be safe ...🙏🙏

[jasss]

wow this was INCREDIBLY thorough and helpful

[QueenBee-zbfg]

I'm looking to go to Morocco and this video was helpful for all of the things I worried about

[dianduanewatson]

Thanks Peter and Yen, really appreciate your straight forward and honest advice. My wife and I are off to Morocco this month for 3 months, so your tips are very useful for us. Cheers guys, now to watch your other Morocco videos.

[Sarah-cgbi]

A saalam alikum from Canada! I am moving to Casablanca in Aug 2024 to teach English for a year and found your video very well structured, narrated, detailed with great content and videography. Shukran

[davkatjenn]

Morocco is high on my list of places that I must see. Last year we went to Croatia and Bosnia/Herzogovina and this fall we are going to Turkey so I will have a little bit of experience with being in a location that has Mosques and Minarets. I loved it and I can't wait to hear the call for prayer in Morocco.

[lh]

Thanks Peter and Yen, very useful tips with a positive approach/caution to the experience. The shared taxi is really 😮, lots of people. The impromptu tour guide like Saeed is part of the fun, others down roads😅 (thank you for the heads up).

Have a great week

[lmcanje]

Hey Guys,
Great video to end the series. The points about negotiation and the tourist pricing were good to make. I used to be okay with that but now I find having to be weary about every transaction or interaction just tiring.
I’m looking forward to Greece.

[maxpower]

great vid - especially the tips on sim cards :)

[ouradventerousdays]

Thank you for all this information and honest review.. It's good to know and do a lot of research before going to any country. But yeah, some country has to be there to see it yourself, too.

[darylmckay]

Amazing 😊. Your Moroccan travels may be the best yet 😀👏

[ChandySaoStreeteats]

Morocco looks amazing. thanks for all the tips. ill have to remind myself to rematch this if I ever book a trip there 😀😀

[ThatDirtyBlonde]

I was curious about Morocco & probably couldn't even take a trip like this for 20 years... but WOW, I love the way you put this video together.