We only had one bad experience whilst in Morocco. One gentleman wanted to show us the tanneries in Marrakech and we were heading off to the flea markets our Riad had told us about, he blocked our way and refused to let us through, telling us it was his road and actually got quite nasty saying that we had to use him or turn around. In the end unfortunately we turned around and never made it to the flea market. I wouldn’t let your one experience put you off returning to the country, I was more annoyed with the male than scared and had I been in many other countries I would have spoken my mind but my husband just pulled me away. I think it is important to remember that the majority of people want to genuinely help you and its only one or two that are in to conning you – I think you are right though and arranging tours is often helpful. If staying in a Riad ask the team there as they will provide you with local guides at a reasonable price rather than going through a pricy tourist trap booking.

I was only there for a day, and visited the old town, aside from feeling ever so slightly uncomfortable about the way I was dressed, and the weather was extremely hot and humid so i’m not quite sure how I would have managed being covered up and walking around, I would possibly visit again, I think I had a bad first impression. I’m not sure if you get this elsewhere in Morocco but we had men come over to us and offer a tour around for ‘free’ just to be friendly, then at the end almost cornered us to pay him, was quite threatening and scary. If you were to do a tour I would recommend doing it in a group with a qualified tour leader you can trust. I guess being wary of this before you go can make sure you have a positive experience!

Hi Alexandra, thanks for your comment. Sometimes, wearing a knee length dress would almost be overdressed depending on which countries you are visiting, and I would say it is probably an appropriate length for Morocco as well. I felt more self conscious about my arms and shoulders for some reason, like you have mentioned. I think it is because most women have modestly covered their heads and I felt like I stuck out like a sore thumb if I didn’t, especially in some of the more rural areas that we visited. Would you return to Tangiers? It is a part we have yet to explore. 🙂

Amber – you should definitely go – I highly recommend it! Its like nowhere else I have ever been before 🙂

I learnt that one the hard way whilst travelling in Cuba unfortunately! 🙁