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Morocco is Africa and the Middle East rolled into one and therefore comes with all the rewards and challenges of both. Far more than an easy add-on to a European journey, Morocco repays those who carefully prepare their trip by reading widely, both in print and on the net, and is best understood by those who understand that Morocco is at once frustrating and a deliciously overwhelming assault on the senses. You’ll also need to plan your journey around the vagaries of climate and the moveable feast of Islamic holidays that can impact upon your time in Morocco. But above all, don’t forget to dream, to spend time imagining the journey of a lifetime that Morocco could just provide.
DON`T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT...
Your ID card or passport and visa if required.
Valid travel insurance.
Driving licence, car documents and appropriate car insurance if driving.
Loose-fitting cotton shirts and long skirts or trousers for women and men.
A universal washbasin plug or a tennis ball cut in half.
A compass to navigate the labyrinthine medinas.
A good tent, warm sleeping bag and sturdy walking boots if you plan on trekking.
Some wet-weather gear, preferably Gore-Tex.
A torch.
Earplugs for successful sleeping in the noisier cheap hotels.
A water bottle, purification tablets and a medical kit for longer stays.
An emergency supply of toilet paper.
A small (size-three) football – a great way to meet locals.
A sense of perspective – persistent shopkeepers are just trying to make a living and can actually be nice people.
Patience – most things do run on time, but the timetable may be elusive to the uninitiated.
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