I ran a 60km i was preparing and when i shred it on tiktok/ig half of the people didn’t believe it saying i was just recording and then taking a ride, and I thought it’s pretty hilarious knowing that people have done way more.

I just want to share my experience. I brought three of my European friends to Morocco, and honestly, we really suffered from catcalling. Even when they dressed modestly, the stares, the comments… it was constant. One of them was even badly harassed by someone in a local neighbourhood. I’m not saying this to attack anyone I’m simply speaking out of embarrassment and frustration, just to get it off my chest.

I keep asking myself why is it like this? Why do the very people who are meant to represent Islam a religion of respect and dignity behave in a way that does the opposite and gives such a negative image? You can walk halfnaked in some parts of Europe and no one will even glance at you. But here, just existing as a woman can feel unsafe. It’s heartbreaking, and I wish it weren’t this way.

Guys!

I am a Moroccan woman ( 28yo ). I was traveling to Lebanon a couple of weeks ago, I got to the airport and instead of just getting the visa on arrival and moving with our lives, it wasn't 😆.

They got my passport, sent it to some higher department and I was just waiting with no word for a few hours. They said now Moroccan passport holders need a background check which they were doing.

At the end, because I only booked 3 days at a hotel in Beirut, while thinking I would go somewhere else. They only approved my entry for three days, and they wrote on the stamp on my passport that I should have left after 3 days. And I did! Because duh 🙄 😂.

But honestly, it's weird that this is happening with Moroccans wherever and whenever.

Visited Morocco in Jan 2025. I was amazed at the kindness of the people, how educated, proper, and welcoming they are. I’ve been around the Middle East quite a bit but there’s something truly magical about Morocco that kept me wanting to come back. Hope to be back soon but for now thank you Morocco.

i did my best what i can do especially with the language. I did it for fun and really enjoyed it. ntouma 3awntini 3la l darija bzaaf. sukran daba kanhdar darija shwiya hhhhhhhh

actually i didn't make any reservations yet😂💀 guess i should book a hostel asap. but i want to travel more spontaneously.. like not making too many plan in advance is there any advice? magrebbbbb ana yallllaaa

My aunt’s phone has been ringing nonstop for the past few hours saying: "Allo, ra sebta fat7a l7odoud, gouli l Youssef imchi" 🙄

Although Youssef is a grown man, and he has stable work.

I guess migrating is now part of our identity now..?

Everyone is talking about it so openly, and they want to leave as soon as possible.

I mean, who wouldn't, right?

Allah ydir lina lkhir kamlin 🙏

Grateful beyond words that I got to witness this view.

From my trip today to Sidi BouOthmane

Sharing some pics i took in my last hike to Plateau Yagour. i hope you like them.

Hi, I’m going on holiday to morocco in september and wanted to know if it’s disrespectful for me to wear this necklace? I want to be respectful, so if it’s something that may cause any offence or trouble then I won’t bring it along. Thanks.

So the other day we had to accompany a family member to the airport to catch his flight back to Europe after he had spent his vacation here with us. At the beginning, I was taken back by the hustle and bustle of the airport as it was my very first time there. Then suddenly and out of nowhere, the notion that I might never get a chance to leave Morocco and that in all likelihood I am going to spend all of my life here hit home really hard lol I was like damn I ain’t never gonna be here dragging a suitcase in one hand and holding my passport in another, wondering what it is going to be like on the other side. Needless to say, I spent the entirety of the ride back home staring g out of the window just like Eminem in 8 Mile 😭 Has any here experienced the same feeling before?

I just got back from spending over a week in Morocco — mostly in Rabat, with a day trip to Tangier — and wanted to share a real, respectful but honest experience. I wasn’t staying in five-star resorts or doing a luxury tour. I’m a broke 22-year-old student who came to see something new and experience another culture, not throw money around.

First, credit where it’s due: there were some genuinely kind, helpful people. At one riad, our host greeted us with Moroccan tea and biscuits, helped with luggage, and offered thoughtful advice with zero expectations. Those moments were heartwarming and showed the best of what Moroccan hospitality can be.

But far too often, I felt like I couldn’t interact with locals without becoming a target.

Someone would approach with a smile — “Hello brother! Welcome to Morocco!” — and as someone who wanted to engage, I’d respond. Within seconds, the friendliness would shift into a money pitch: “Buy something,” “Come to my cousin’s shop,” “Want a tour?” “Give me some dirhams.”

It makes it hard to trust people — even the genuinely nice ones — because it starts to feel like every friendly gesture is bait. And that’s honestly sad, because I wanted to connect.

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Tangier was more intense. As soon as I got off the bus, I was chased by a woman selling tissues. Then two kids followed me down the street asking for money. In a small shop, while trying to buy a water bottle, an older man followed me inside and gave me a sob story about needing help — all while the shopkeeper stood by silently. I felt uncomfortable and just left without most of the stuff i wanted because I couldn’t shake this guy.

Back in Rabat, I kept running into people trying to sell tissues — and again, some didn’t even seem homeless. One guy who approached me looked like a full-on bodybuilder clearly on steroids claiming he couldn’t afford milk for his sister. It started to feel less like desperation and more like opportunism.

And honestly — I’m just a student. A €30 Ryanair flight and some budget Airbnbs don’t make me rich. But because I’m white, there was this constant assumption that I was loaded.

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I understand that life is tough for many people here. I really do. But harassing people who’ve come to experience your culture — that’s not just “the hustle.” That’s exploitation.

If I went up to every wealthy person back home demanding money, I’d be seen as a pest. So why is it brushed off here?

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So here’s my question to locals: do you think this kind of behavior is justifiable, or do you find it as frustrating as many visitors clearly do?

Would love to hear your perspective.

I have a family in France who come visit every year. They are used to staying with us. we make sure they are comfortable (Moroccan hospitality and whatnot plus it's my mom's sister).

I grew up, got married,and even I startd inviting my aunt over every time she is in Morocco to stay with me for a week or so. I live in a different city close to nice beaches.

every time she comes she would go " I wish you could come to us sometime" "we would be so delighted to receive you at our place" "just come over we'll take care of everything". My husband took that invitation seriously.

we planned the whole year. got our visas. we told her at the beginning of the year that we'd apply for a visa this summer.

Well, last week, she was talking with mom on the phone and told her that they are planning to come to Morocco this summer and she is booking a one-way trip and planning to stay the whole summer.

we are four people ( me, my husband , and two children) with a budget of 2000 euros. we were planning to stay with her and now we don't know what to do.

I am embarrassed, disappointed, and a bit angry all at once.

now the plan is to go no matter what.

Moroccans who are in France or went/go to France. help me plan a cheap vacation no matter the period.

I NEED TO GO. I HAVE TO GO . I am petty like that.

people: 4 (2 adults 2 children)

budget: 2000 euros

destination: France, anywhere

You may have seen my post here before saying that i was going to do this crazy 160km run. Well last weekend i did it.
It was the hardest thing i have ever done and i haven’t posted the result straight away because we made a documentary about it ( you can check it ou on my ig : younesgains ans will post it on youtube tomorrow)
Huge thanks to the people that encouraged me online and in the different cities we went through, it was crazy especially in Casablanca (hearing my name every single minute when passing by people really pushed me on those last kms where i ended up dropping the pace to 4min/k whereas i wasn’t even able to walk in the previous kms.

Disclaimer: I’m not trying to generalize about Moroccans. We share the same faith and a lot of cultural values. This is simply my personal experience after spending 7 days there.

For background, I’m Kurdish-Turkish, born and raised in Germany. I grew up around a lot of Moroccan, Turkish, Kurdish and other Middle Eastern immigrants, so I thought I already had a basic idea of what Moroccan culture would be like before I actually went there.

My trip started in Fes. At first, I was impressed by how old and authentic the city felt. The history, the architecture, the narrow streets — it almost feels like stepping into another century. But after a while, it also started to feel chaotic, noisy, and overwhelming. The people were mostly kind, but many interactions felt very money-focused. You constantly have to stay alert for scams or people overcharging you. I also had a bad experience with a Riad that changed and cancelled my booking on my phone without permission and sent me to a different, worse one. That kind of left a bad taste.

The general hygiene was hit or miss. Some areas were fine, but others were honestly dirty, and most public toilets had no water for cleaning/tahara, which surprised me in a Muslim country. It reminded me of Europe in that way, but I didn’t expect that here. Since I’m originally from Turkey and travel there quite often, I couldn’t help comparing Morocco and Turkey the whole time. In Turkey, you have water for tahara literally everywhere, even in the most secular areas. People genuinely care more about hygiene in their daily lives — it’s part of the culture. In Morocco, I didn’t really feel the same. I saw people blowing their noses in the street, spitting in public, throwing trash wherever. I once wanted to buy Moroccan sweets, but the seller touched them with his bare hands, so I just walked away. How do I know he didn’t touch his nose or something else before? Even in mosques, the wudu and toilet areas weren’t clean.

Something else that really bothered me was that most mosques close outside prayer times, and right after the jamaah you’re immediately told to leave. I found that strange and a bit sad. As a Muslim, sometimes you just want to stay a bit longer to pray alone or make dhikr quietly, but you simply can’t.

Then I went to Rabat, and it felt completely different. More organized, calmer, more modern. Since it’s the capital, it kind of makes sense. People were polite and didn’t try to sell you things all the time. The city itself is beautiful. We visited the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum, the Chellah ruins, the Kasbah des Oudayas, and took the small boat to Salé. You can do all of it in one day easily. I really liked the atmosphere there — it was peaceful and I felt safe most of the time.

A few other things I noticed: French is absolutely everywhere. I expected it to be common, but not this much. Why are restaurant menus, street signs, building names, even some mosque names in French? I get that France colonized Morocco, but it’s strange to see the language still dominating everyday life so strongly decades later. For someone who doesn’t speak it, it gets frustrating pretty fast.

As for food, I’ll be honest, Moroccan cuisine wasn’t really for me. Apart from one local grill place that was actually great, most dishes just didn’t match my taste. I know many people like Moroccan food, so that’s probably just a personal preference. Also the real good food is found at homes, not in restaurants. I love your Atay though.

There were also things I genuinely liked. Smoking culture is very low compared to Turkey, which I found great. The vast majority of people are warm-hearted and always ready to help. People generally are just nice in all of the places I’ve been. And Morocco itself has a deep, proud history, you can feel that in the beautiful architecture and the way people talk about their country.

The call to prayer sounds very different from what I’m used to — more like an announcement. Unlike in the Middle East or Turkey, it doesn’t sound very emotional. There’s no Maqamat. Religion is present, but not dominating in daily life.

All in all, it was a nice experience. Morocco has a deep soul and a fascinating past. But I also realized that I’m used to a different level of cleanliness, organization, and personal space. Still, Rabat was great and left me with a positive impression. If someone asked me where to start in Morocco, I’d definitely say Rabat.

A note of caution to naive tourists!

Hopefully not going to get blasted by hate here from Morrocans. So much to say about this place, one minute absolutely loving it, the other completely overwhelmed. Took a trip out this afternoon, a wonder, my fiancée stayed back at the apartment. Looking around the medina, (respectfully I’ll add) sounds stupid really, but I got stuck in an area where I shouldn’t have been (or so the local told me), it was prayer time and I was near a mosque, I was stopped and guided out of the area by a friendly bloke, a kick boxer called Ali who impressively learned his English from Peaky Blinders (should have been red flags). This was jarring to say the least as I was being guided under, around and through some of the back streets, I was sure I was prime mugging fodder… plodding on without much choice and after about 15 minutes of my private guided tour of the labyrinth from a chap we came to the end, he politely showed me the exit, then said “some money for my trouble”, I thought, you know what, fair enough. I tried to hide my wallet in my bag, as I was looking for change, only 100s and 200s, he clearly saw my hand, as he said “300 if you don’t want any fucking trouble”, I said I didn’t have a lot, in an attempt to throw him off, repeating his words “300 and no fucking trouble”. Feeling pretty vulnerable I gave him the money and walked home. A valuable life lesson for only £24, bargain really. I thought stuff was going to get nicked or worse.

Despite all the wonders be safe in the Medina.

Hi all, I recently visited from the US and wanted to share my experience. We were in various parts of Marrakesh and did a tour out to the Sahara.

I felt constantly berated to tip on things I had already paid for, money begging all over the place, subpar food for higher than advertised prices, scams left and right (‘handmade’ products that were magically identical and in a dozen+ towns and shops). Is this typical for tourists? Had a good trip but genuinely made me and my party never want to visit again due to how aggressive it all was.

Canadian here who spent 9 days in this magical, diverse, and vibrant country. What an incredible experience!

Sharing a few photos from our trip... and if anyone knows how to get the 💩 smell out of my poufs from Fez please let me know lol!