The title of this short story is incongruous. A contradiction. In Morocco where Islam is the official state religion, It can be nearly impossible to find a beer & liquor store. Which usually proves not to be a problem as the stunning scenery does more for your senses than any drink could. But on our last day in the country, Amanda and I wanted to mark three weeks wandering from Casablanca to Marrakech with a proper toast. This is where it gets interesting…
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This is part two of a two part series about Amanda and I confronting bed bugs while in Morocco. To read part one first, click here
“I just wish they had something other than Heineken”, Amanda said followed by an exasperated sigh.
It was around 3pm in Tangier and we were looking to grab some liquid relaxation before hopping in a long-distance taxi to our next destination, Chefchaouen, “The Blue Pearl of Morocco”.
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“Wait! There is an entire city painted in my favorite color blue?!” I yelled, as I stared at a breathtaking picture of the turquoise and cerulean-painted city of Chefchaouen tucked between the peaks of the Rif Mountains in northern Morocco.
Adam and I knew from that moment, that we wanted to explore the rest of what the country had to offer including the busy souks of Marrakesh, the cultural history of Fes, the port of Casablanca and the gritty artistic vibe of Tangier. Little did we know that behind this beauty lies a Dirty. Little. Secret. One that we had to find out the hard way…
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Instead of train or bus, using taxis to get from city to city in Morocco can often be a more affordable and flexible alternative. Here is a simple guide to the sometimes intimidating process.
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This is a simple tale of a taxi ride through the Moroccan countryside with an entertaining co-passenger.
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Usually just the thought of bed bugs sends people into hysterics because everybody knows that once they get into your home, it takes a lot of work, time, money and professional extermination services to truly remove them from your abode. And even then, it is not guaranteed. But what happens if you aren’t at home and you get bed bugs while traveling abroad? Sounds like a bit of a nightmare, right?
Lucky for you (and unlucky for us) we had to learn our lesson the hard way while in Morocco and as a result, we have some fantastic tips on how to get rid of bed bugs while traveling abroad.
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