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Seven ways into Morocco

  1. 01The MedinaA city inside a cityWhat a medina is, why GPS fails, why streets look sketchy, and how centuries-old infrastructure shapes daily life.16→
  2. 02Getting AroundNothing works the way you expectTaxis, trains, buses, ride-hailing apps, plugs, and the tourist tax.8→
  3. 03Social & CulturalThe unwritten rulesTea, bargaining, dress codes, photography, time, cash, staring, and the social codes visitors encounter.11→
  4. 04Food & DrinkThe table is the centre of everythingTap water, shared tagines, hammams, mint tea, vegan food, alcohol, and stomach adjustment.7→
  5. 05Staying SafeWhat to watch forHenna scams, fake guides, tourist police, horse carriages, LGBTQ+ safety, and navigating the medina at night.7→
  6. 06Religious CalendarThe rhythm beneath everythingRamadan, Eid al-Adha, public holidays, and how the religious calendar shapes daily life.3→
  7. 07The CitiesEach one is a different countryMarrakech mosques, Casablanca's Art Deco, Agadir's earthquake, Rabat as capital, and Taghazout's surf coast.5→
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