Do's and Don't s

The Do's and Don't s in Morocco

Do: Try the local cuisine, especially anything made in a tangine.
Don't: Drink the water, eat food from street vendors, and eat food rinsed/washed in water.  Your body will not thank you. 

Do: Get a Henna tattoo.  Not only will you support a Moroccan woman, you will end up with the most beautiful Henna design.  Just make sure you go to the women politely asking for customers.
Don't: Let a Henna tattoo artist grab your arm.  She will immediately start drawing a Henna design whether you want it or not.  And once she is done, she will charge you a ridiculous amount for the tattoo you didn't even want in the first place. 

Do: Visit one of the many monkey sanctuaries along the roads in Morocco.  Even if you decide not to feed the monkeys, you can watch others feed the monkeys bananas without risking contracting rabies yourself.
Don't: Visit a monkey sanctuary late at night.  Your flashlights may scare the wild dogs, who will then proceed to chase you.

Do: Buy DVD's in the Casablanca market from a stand owner named Saad.  Not only is Saad the coolest Moroccan ever, he will give you great deals. 
Don't: Buy DVD's in Casablanca without having the seller show you they work (unless you buy them from Saad).  You'll be disappointed.           

Do: Have a local Moroccan show you around the markets to help you find what you are looking for.            
Don't: Go alone with these men, and don't go up any stairs.  That's just plain dumb.            
         
Do: Know simple Arabic phrases you can use in conversation.  You will make a much better impression if you try to speak their language.
Don't: Go to Morocco without knowing any Arabic or any French, assuming people will speak English.  While many people do speak English, you will be thought of as rude if you do not at least try to speak their language.                      
 
Do: Bring toilet paper and hand sanitizer everywhere you go.
Don't: Go in a bathroom without any toilet paper.  It doesn't exist in Morocco. 
                                    Do: Embrace the Moroccan culture, differences and all.                   
Don't: Get caught up in all the differences.  If you focus on what's uncomfortable, you won't be able to enjoy your time in this beautiful country.