Then he said, "Ouch, mes bijoux!"

Final thoughts on Morocco

14.05.2011 14 °C

Well, Derek and I have left the comfort of Taoufik's home and are currently staying at a hostel in Frankfurt-Hahn (not to be confused with the city of Frankfurt which is about 120 km away) in preparation for the next part of our travels, leaving tomorrow afternoon for Bangkok!

I was looking back on our experience in Morocco and Derek and I wanted to summarize a few things we learned about this country:

1. For you boys, if you are planning a camel ride into the desert, expect extreme discomfort and pain for your "bijoux". Eek!
2. It is helpful to be with someone who can speak French or Arabic... If that wasn't the case for me, I wouldn't have made it out of the airport! Definitely an incentive to learn another language. French is on my list!
3. You will sweat. A lot. And I don't mean a nice "glow" but gross, matted hair type of sweat. Obviously this only increased my attractiveness here.
4. Learn to get the "cheek kissing" down for when you meet someone new. As Mary Catherine and Sophie are well aware, this was not my forte 5 years ago and apparently still isn't. Makes for awkward encounters and a lot of uneasy laughing when you linger too long on someone's cheek.
5. If someone is in the middle of praying, don't walk bye, wave and say hello (...Derek...cough cough).
6. Finally, expect incredible hospitality and a fantastic experience! Morocco is an amazing country and ranks as one of the most incredible countries I've visited! See the desert, canyons, cities and coastal towns! Try as much Moroccan food as possible - it's DELICIOUS.

Next stop, Bangkok!

Laurie

Posted by lcmichael 11:05 Archived in Germany