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Okay, so I will review with you 10 questions that, , people have about Morocco. Uh, and yeah, feel free to add, uh, any details that our listener could really feel very valuable. So the first question that comes, uh, many times also, uh, considering a political event around the world or geopolitical questions. Is Morocco a safe destination for tourists? Absolutely. This is a very good point, and it is very good question, Alexandra. So to answer your question, I can say yes, Morocco is one of the safest travel destinations in Africa, and I can say in the world as well, and it welcomes millions of visitors every year like any destination. So use common sense, be aware of your surroundings, and keep an eye of your belongings in busy areas, of course. Traveling with a reputable local guide or DMC can make your experience even smoother. So that is to say, uh, so in every destination, in any country you can go, there is always this kind of safety that you have to take in, in consideration, consideration when you are traveling and including, especially when you are visiting, uh, a city. We are in the guide city tour, so you have to be aware of your surroundings and, uh, be careful of your pockets, especially when you are walking, especially in the closed area. Can you also explain a little bit more where is Morocco? Because we received a lot of questions, uh, thinking that Morocco is near, uh, Middle East. So I think it's important maybe to tell again where Morocco is and near- Yes ... Europe maybe. Do you wanna add something here? Yes. Yes, absolutely. This is, this is a, a, a confusion for most of travelers, uh, as they think Morocco is, uh, is an, a Middle East country. Absolutely not. Morocco is an African country. Actually, is, is a North African country, and it's only, uh, like 14 kilometers from Spain and Gi- Gibraltar. So it's, uh, it's totally very modern and, and, uh, very advanced country, uh, especially when w- we are talking about travel and, and tourism and so on and so forth. Um, Morocco is very safe, and it's, it's very far away from the, from the, from the Middle East. We are talking about thousands of kilometers away. Thank you for the clarification. Another question. Uh, is Morocco only desert, Sahara Desert? Oh, yes. I, I remember I, I... Many, many travelers asked me this question long time ago. Uh, especially before they come to Morocco, uh, they ask, "Is Morocco only Sahara, only a desert?" My answer is not at all. Morocco offers incredible diversity from the Atlantic to Mediterranean, beaches to the Atlas Mountains, ancient imperial cities, and lush valleys, forests, waterfalls, and of course, the Sahara Desert, which is considered a big part, a big part of Morocco, especially we are talking about the Western Sahara. Uh, so it's, the Sahara is just a part of the country, not all the country. So, uh, when we talk about the diversity, I can say that Morocco is one of the most diverse travel destinations in the world So now we know that, , Morocco is safe. Many scenic views, many different views. We can find desert, , sea, uh, mountains, , cities. So I think it's, , , a very good variety of, of things. , Before coming to like deeper questions, , about like what package, package checklist or, , what to wear, do you think Morocco is expensive? Do I need to really budget to travel to Morocco? Uh, okay. I can say, uh, I can say it's... You see, that's we- we receive many questions about, about, about this, especially can I travel to Morocco on a budget, or Morocco is expensive country, or does luxury exist in Morocco? So to answer all these questions, Morocco adapted to every budget, so you can enjoy affordable guesthouses, local, and local restaurants to indulge in the luxury yachts, body treatment, and premi- premium experiences. So overall, Morocco, Morocco offers an excellent value for money. So that is to say Morocco, it's within your budget. If you, if you look for on budget travel, this is Morocco. If you are looking for premium, for luxury travel, this is Morocco as well. If you are looking for a mid-range travel as well, this is Morocco. You choose Morocco. So Morocco, I, I can say that this is not an expensive destination. It is. If you are seeking luxury, it's an expensive destination, but you can still travel on a budget, and you can still travel in a mid-range and enjoy your, your Morocco trip. Is it easy to travel independently? Uh, people can travel independently, but from my experience in the land, on the ground especially, I highly recommend to use a DMC or a, a local tour operator to travel from Morocco. Because, um, especially in Morocco, you can, you can do it like a bucket list that you can do maybe once in a lifetime. , But I'm sure you will, you will, you will come back if you visit the country for sure because you will fall in love with it. Uh, but I, I said I, I, I highly recommend to use, , a local DMC, , travel agency or a tour operator for your, for your Morocco adventure or for your Morocco travel Thank you. Now let's deep dive into the culture and the interaction with people. Is it easy, , to find people speaking English when traveling to Morocco? Yes. Absolutely. This is a good question because most of the, of the travelers and tourists, , think that Morocco is a French-speaking country. The reality it is in administration it is, but when we are talking about travel industry, , you-- it's an English-speaking because, uh, when you visit in Marrakesh, you find people, all the people speaking English, especially when you are visiting, when you are visiting the shops, the monuments, the restaurants, , the, the hotels, the riads, and so on and so forth. So most of the people... It becomes more and more people speaking, , speaking English, , widely, , as well as Spanish, besides French. French, of course, we use it in like an administration for, , correspondences and so on and so forth. But English is very, very more common in, , in, , Big cities, especially when you're visiting the Sahara Desert, when you're visiting the imperial cities. , And even in some, , in some, , villages which, if say for example, in, in little village, you find people there, especially local guys, especially when they are speaking English, of course Can I pay everything with my credit card in Morocco, or do you advise to bring cash? Oh, okay. This is a very good question, Alexander. Okay, Morocco you can pay using your credit card, as I said, in the big city like Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier. , I'm not talking about, uh , accommodations only, but in, , even in shops, more restaurants, most of them they, they, they, they use, , machine to, to pay. When we are talking about withdraw, for example, if you want to withdraw cash from the ATM, they are everywhere except some areas in the villages and in the some places in the Sahara Desert. But in the big cities and the big villages there's always banks and there is always ATM machines, and you can pay with your credit card. So you don't need to carry on lot of cash when you are traveling to Morocco Thank you. When is the best time to visit Morocco? Do you recommend a season, a month Yeah. As, , if you remember, Alexandra, we discussed this a lot of, a lot of, uh, many times, I can say. , So people they, the best time to visit Morocco is the all the year around. Okay? But most people I can recommend highly, , March, April, May, , September, October and November. Uh, except for the people they don't like hot temperature, I highly recommend to avoid traveling during summertime, especially July and August because it's, it's very hot. Unless there are, there are other destinations that you can travel to during summertime, which is the coastal cities. Ei- either the, the Mediterranean or the Atlantic, Atlantic Ocean, which is the, for example, Essaouira, Agadir, Merlia, Rabat, Casablanca, Tangier, Safwan and so on and so forth So, , but I recommend you to avoid the, the peak season, which is the end of the year, if you really want to enjoy Morocco, , because it's very crowded, and I highly recommend to travel, , other, other, other month rather than the end of the year. Especially from Christmas to the New Year's Eve, it's very crowded. And how, how long in advance should I plan my trip? I ask the question because the reality is we receive a lot of last minute requests. So if you really wanna plan your trip, you wanna have the time to select the best accommodation, what, what is your advice? When should I start planning my trip? I really... My recommendation from my experience, I really recommend highly to, to book your trip in advance, , at least six mo
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