Morocco is a Muslim country, however, especially in major cities such as Marrakech, women are free to decide whether or not to wear the hijab; consequently, tourists are not required to wear particular clothing, it is only good costume and a sign of respect to avoid low necklines, uncovered shoulders or very short shorts. The religious aspect also affects the consumption of alcohol, which can be found in supermarkets and some restaurants and bars in larger cities, but in most cases it will not be easy to find on menus, especially in smaller cities. Now let's talk about negotiation: a real art. You will find shops with prices displayed, so they are fixed. Others without prices displayed, in this case you can negotiate. Let's say that a tourist is unlikely to be able to snatch an extremely advantageous price, but it's fun to get involved. If you know French, you're already halfway there; they are much more likely to bargain with Arabic or French speakers than English speakers. It's also easier to get a discount if you buy more than one piece. Normally it is possible to negotiate a discount between 10% and 20% less than the price they offer you, then it becomes all a question of skill. You won't be able to go home without a sheshe, the long Berber scarf that will come in handy in the desert, a small colored terracotta tajine, a spice or essential oil, a hand-decorated leather or metal object: the medinas are magical where scents and colors make you want to buy anything! The traditional Moroccan dwelling of the upper-middle class is the riad: a house with no windows on the outside, with a courtyard at its center, to always have a direct personal connection with Allah. They are decorated with geometric, floral motifs or graphic signs of the Arabic language and painted with soft colours, always decorated with flowers and perfumed with essential oils. Many have been transformed into accommodation facilities and we advise you to plan at least one night in one of these wonders.

Sharing and spices are two of the founding words of Moroccan cuisine. At home it is traditional to cook for everyone, then put the main dish in the center of the table and then everyone helps themselves - sometimes they eat with their hands, don't make that face which is the local custom and you will have fun doing it too in some traditional restaurant; in restaurants, on the other hand, you more often find the classic formula of everyone orders for themselves. But what do you eat in Morocco?
Tajine: in reality it is both the cooking method and the container itself. It is an earthenware dish with a lid in the shape of a cone, approximately, inside which chicken or lamb meat, vegetables and spices are placed and which is placed in an oven or on a stove to cook for hours, with a cooking that it is similar to that of steam. Therefore, on the menus you will find chicken and lemon tajine, lamb and mixed vegetable tajine, chicken, almond and honey tajine... in short, you will be able to taste an infinite number of tajine.
Couscous: another traditional dish that it cooks with a process similar to that of the tagine. Couscous is a cereal that is cooked by absorption, therefore not by boiling like pasta, but in a bowl, to each glass of couscous add a glass of hot water, mix everything until the water is absorbed from the cereal and so on until it is actually cooked. This too is then served in a variety of ways, from just vegetables to chicken and vegetables, which are the two most common versions. Alert cinnamon, in this dish it is used abundantly. Moroccan tea: a drink that is also a tradition. Seeing how Moroccan tea is prepared and served is like attending a real ritual. The tea leaves are mixed with various other perfumes such as cinnamon or saffron, but above all with the ingredient that characterizes it most of all: peppermint. In many places they will serve it to you right with fresh mint leaves in the glass. It should strictly be drunk hot, almost boiling - yes, even in summer - and the locals drink it very sugary, we are talking about a couple of sugar cubes in a glass; however, it is usually served without sugar to tourists, we are not used to such sweetness. The way it is served is fascinating: from the silver teapot into decorated glass glasses, raising the arm more and more so that the cascade of tea makes many bubbles in the glass to release all the aromas and create a lot of foam.
Kefta: literally "meatball ", you can find them in various ways, from skewers to tajine cooking with tomato sauce and scrambled egg. These are lamb meatballs, or a mixture of lamb and beef, spiced with the addition of coriander, cumin, turmeric and a little onion, delicious and delicious. The way the skewer is served is unique, real little swords could arrive on your plate.
Msemen: we can define them as flaky, square, unleavened crepes that are cooked on a plate or pan. They can be eaten with jam, therefore sweet, or with cheese to make them salty. In every medina you will find at least one lady who cooks them with skill, method and precision, if you are not tired of eating them for breakfast, we advise you to try them even like this, on the street: hot made on the spot, they have a completely different flavour.

It will depend a lot on when you take this trip, the trick in any case is always to bring clothes of different weights and lengths to play with layers and dress onion. Compared to the list below, from November to February also bring an umbrella or a k-way. What to pack for a trip to Morocco?
- comfortable sports clothes, light colors
- comfortable shoes
- sunscreen
- sunglasses sun
- bathing suit
- microfiber beach towel
- flip flops
- hat
- thermal shirt / thermal trousers / woolen socks for the night in the desert in winter
- travel pharmacy

When planning your trip to Morocco it is important to know that cash payment is more common on the spot than by card, for this reason, calculate how much you plan to spend on the trip and once in the main cities such as Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat, change the sum which you will need for the coming days in one of the many exchange offices in the city. We advise against changing them at the airport due to the high cost of commissions. In the most touristic places they also accept euros, but they will apply an unfavorable exchange rate to you, remember to try to haggle the price a bit even if negotiation isn't your thing. Always make sure you have bottled water with you, we are not used to the chemical composition of running water in Morocco, so if you want to avoid unpleasant tummy grumbles, it is better not to drink it: be careful when brushing your teeth and taking a shower - these are moments not to be underestimated! If you accidentally drink it…hopefully you didn't forget to pack the Imodium. If you visit Morocco during the Ramadan period, bear in mind that bars and restaurants may be closed during the day, especially in smaller towns, and that it is a good idea not to eat or drink in public between sunrise and sunset. They are small tricks that will allow you to enjoy your trip to the fullest, having the opportunity to share this special moment for an entire population. In the country it is customary to tip guides and drivers who accompany tourists to discover their country, do not forget to leave it, they will appreciate it very much. You will very often find stray cats and dogs around you, it is normal that they are tolerated by the population so much that they are part of the community.

Payments: the local currency is the dirham. On site it is more common to pay by cash than by card, make sure you bring enough cash for the whole trip. Cost of living: it is lower than in Italy. For meals, an average of €10/20 a day is spent if you eat street food or in typical places, while in restaurants the prices are similar to Italian restaurants. SIM card: at the airport you can buy a prepaid SIM in one of the many stands that you will find before the exit. Hotels usually have wifi for Whatsapp, Instagram, if you have to work we recommend making sure you stay in a facility with a stable wifi connection.
Visa: British nationals don’t need a visa to enter Morocco for the purpose of tourism for up to 3 months.
Electric sockets: the electricity in Morocco is 230V at 50Hz, the plugs are socket C; you can bring the universal adapter to be safe.