{"id":1,"date":"2019-03-14T16:08:08","date_gmt":"2019-03-14T16:08:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/marrakechtourguide.com\/blog\/?p=1"},"modified":"2022-02-16T18:29:49","modified_gmt":"2022-02-16T18:29:49","slug":"marrakech-like-a-local-tips-from-a-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marrakechtourguide.com\/blog\/marrakech-like-a-local-tips-from-a-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips from Marrakech local guide ."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<p>Tips from Marrakech Local guide:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Like Meknes, Rabat and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marrakechtourguide.com\/blog\/best-things-to-do-in-fes-go-ahead\/\"> Fez<\/a> , Marrakech bears the title of an Imperial City .<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Yes for centuries , the red city\u00a0 was even the capital of the kingdom twice.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For this reason , Marrakech has much more to offer than a picture postcard .<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Undoubtly , it\u00a0 is not only limited to the souks , ramparts adobe\u00a0 \u00a0,\u00a0 riads .<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is also the maze of\u00a0 medina that life is in full swing and your sensory experience will be unique!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Thanks to its past history, Marrakech has managed to combine tradition and modernity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the new city, you will see the face of a trendy and cosmopolitan Marrakech.<br \/>\nIts airy quarters and its gardens are worth seeing because, here too, authenticity is essential!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Today with the help of a <strong>well-experienced guide<\/strong>\u00a0 , we will share with you some of the favourite things to do in Marrakech, so you can experience the living city behind the crowded attractions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/marrakechtourguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/dar-si-said-museum.png\" alt=\"meseum dar si said\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marrakechtourguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/dar-si-said-museum.png 750w, https:\/\/www.marrakechtourguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/dar-si-said-museum-300x160.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2><span style=\"color: #a5c422;\">Why did you become a guide ?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To be a <strong>guide<\/strong> for me, it\u2019s a lot of fun and <strong>Tips from Marrakech local guide blog<\/strong> explains it .<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Actually , I choose it for many reasons and I will share some of them with you as follows :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">-the ability to be the direct link between <strong>visitors<\/strong> and a place is incredible.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Being their <strong>travel companion<\/strong> for a while makes you a member of their memory of this place.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8211; You can interact with so many people, it never gets boring. You can ,,likewise make some friends along the way.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">-It&#8217;s great to share anecdotes and personal stories with the group behind the places you visit to spark their interest.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">-Most importantly, you travel, explore the world, meet new people and new cultures and hang out in cities or countries that are dear to you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #a5c422;\">What do you love most about Marrakech?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Oh, with what can I start ? Marrakech is a beautiful city, and there are many things I love about it.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #799214;\"><em><strong>Peace:<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Marrakech is quite<strong> stable<\/strong> and peaceful especially compared to neighbouring cities\u00a0 .<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cwe won&#8217;t smear other cities reputation just to make marrakech looks good\u201d That\u2019s all about Morocco tourism .\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #799214;\"><em><strong>Weather:<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Summers can be harsh, especially when the hot, dry Chergui winds blow from the Sahara .<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">However ,\u00a0 the scorching heat is\u00a0 manageable for the most part. Winters, on the other hand, are largely mild.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: #799214;\">People:<\/span> <\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Relative to other Arab countries , Moroccans, especially Marrakchi are quite liberal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Having said that , the Marrakechi people are welcoming , friendly, so warm, so caring to foreigners including those of African descent.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There is no place for racial <strong>discrimination<\/strong> here &#8230; but like already stated they are more friendly than cold, relatively speaking.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #799214;\"><em><strong>Food: <\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0Marrakech is a city rich of smells and flavors!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Between pastries, spices and herbs, your taste buds and nose will be filled.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Integrating various influences &#8211; Berber corsair cuisine, Egyptian and Jewish cuisine, cuisine with sweet and faded flavors of Constantinople, some traits of the Spanish and French cuisine &#8211;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">the gastronomy of Marrakech offers many delicious surprises.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Marrakchis are gourmets, and a stay in Marrakech is not synonymous with slimming diet!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Most Moroccan meals are <strong>extremely filling\u00a0<\/strong>, better sweet , without too much succumbing to the farandole of salads, olives and bread .<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/marrakechtourguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Tanjia-Marrakchia.jpg\" alt=\"tanjia Marrakech\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marrakechtourguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Tanjia-Marrakchia.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.marrakechtourguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Tanjia-Marrakchia-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2><span style=\"color: #a5c422;\">What&#8217;s one local food specialty everyone visiting Marrakech should try?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Tanjia<\/strong> of course !<br \/>\nAccording to tradition this dish is prepared mostly by men.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tanjia, like tajine, also takes its name from the utensil in which it is cooked.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To obtain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marrakechtourguide.com\/blog\/foody-tour-tanjia\/\">Tanjia<\/a>, beef or mutton is simmered for several hours on\u00a0 ashes of in a furnace.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Spices, meat , saffron , salty butter makes tanjia a good treat for anyone.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #a5c422;\">What is the best place to go for a memorable photo?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I suggest the list of new places in Marrakech , where you can take pretty original photos.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Whether you are a blogger, an addict of Instagram ,you can take wonderful and stunning <strong>photographs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">-The <strong>Badii Palace<\/strong> is an old palace that the Saadian ruler Ahmed El Mansour Ed-Dahbi built to celebrate his victory in over the Portuguese army.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">-The <strong>Majorelle Garden<\/strong> is\u00a0 one of the best spots\u00a0 in Marrakech which worths a stop .<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Souks of Marrakech<\/strong>: Marrakech is undoubtedly a tourist destination for shoppers and picture lovers.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8211;<strong>M\u00e9dersa Ben Youssef<\/strong> is a Koranic school that exists since 1570 in the heart of the medina of Marrakech. It is a must-see place\u00a0 during a visit to Marrakech.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/marrakechtourguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/bahia-palace.jpg\" alt=\"bahia palace\" width=\"700\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marrakechtourguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/bahia-palace.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.marrakechtourguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/bahia-palace-300x185.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2><span style=\"color: #a5c422;\">What are the best places you advise tourists to visit in Marrakech ?<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">First , the 12 century\u00a0<strong>ramparts<\/strong> which were built\u00a0 to protect the city against the attackers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You will see that the walls are not smooth, but they have innumerable holes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Originally, these holes were those left by the scaffolding during <strong>construction<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">But the workers realized that the walls of the ramparts were more resistant to weather and climate when they were not blocked.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">That&#8217;s why nowadays we can see these holes!<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #799214;\">The Koutoubia Mosque:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The greatest pride of Marrakchis and one of the most beautiful mosques in Morocco.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We can see this building from the hinterlands.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">On the other hand, non-Muslims do not have the right to get in.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Yes it is a law that\u00a0 the French protectorate established at the beginning of the 20th century concerning all mosques in Morocco.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <strong>Koutoubia mosque<\/strong> is considered as a Masterpiece of work !<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #799214;\">Jemaa El Fna Square:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0We can see the <strong>snake charmers<\/strong>, spice dealers, jugglers, herbalists, horse-drawn carriages, a total change of scenery.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This place is a\u00a0 UNESCO world heritage\u00a0 from May 2011, Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Jemaa El Fna square is the heart of the city, around which we can find the souks and the museums &#8230;<br \/>\nIt is a good place either if you want to have a cheap yet delicious dinner .<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h3><span style=\"color: #799214;\">The Koranic school Medersa Ben Youssef:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/marrakechtourguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ben-youssef.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marrakechtourguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ben-youssef.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.marrakechtourguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ben-youssef-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is a place steeped in history. You can still see the multiple student rooms on the first floor.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Indeed some children came from all over the country to study the Koran.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">At the time, Muslims should know the Koran by heart before starting a school course.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">From the rooms you can see a magnificent cobblestone courtyard on the ground floor, with a fountain in the middle, carved walls and other intricacies.<br \/>\nVery famous, it&#8217;s a must visit during your stay in Marrakech!<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #799214;\">Visit the Saadian Tombs:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It was a completely forgotten place, until the beginning of the 19th century.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Actually ,\u00a0 a French aviator passed over this area and <strong>discovered<\/strong> it .<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is essential if you go to the Medina. You will not be insensitive to the <strong>architecture<\/strong> of the tombs, their mosaics, their sculptures, but also to the history that goes with it.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #799214;\">Do not miss the Palace of Bahia :<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">the vizier of Sultan Moulay Hassan I built the palace during the 19 th century .<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It was, in its time, the largest and most luxurious palace in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marrakechtourguide.com\/blog\/travel-tips-to-visit-the-kingdom-of-morocco\/\">Morocco<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Furthermore, the\u00a0 architecture of this palace is one of the masterpieces of <strong>Moroccan culture<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can see a succession of sumptuous apartments, reception rooms, shady courtyards, gardens and fountains.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #799214;\">let\u2019s move on outside the ramparts and see what we can discover !<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #799214;\">The Garden of Menara is to see:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-50 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/marrakechtourguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/menara-gardens.jpg\" alt=\"menara gardens\" width=\"700\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marrakechtourguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/menara-gardens.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.marrakechtourguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/menara-gardens-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It consists essentially of a large <strong>olive grove<\/strong> and a huge pool\u00a0 to train the Moroccan soldiers to fight in the aquatic environment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Nowadays , this basin serves as a reservoir for the water that comes down from the mountains, in order to water the garden.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The basin is 160 by 200 meters.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The name Menara comes from the small pavilion which is located at the edge of this basin. For my part, I found this visit very interesting for its historical side, however, this garden is also famous for its beauty.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #799214;\">The palm grove of Marrakech:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To see one of the most beautiful palm groves of Marrakech, you have to take the road to <strong>Fez<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Then , take a camel ride in the palm grove and cherish every moment of it .<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Crossing the picturesque villages\u00a0 is the most authentic view you can enjoy in Marrakech.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #799214;\">Don t miss the berber lands:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">On a full day, from Marrakech, you can go in 4 \u00d7 4 with guides on the Berber lands.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Inquire at the <strong>tourist office<\/strong> for schedules and different circuits.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The journey in general is about 140 kilometers and passes in different typical villages.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Passing through <strong>Tifriouine<\/strong> for lunch,<strong> Ouiziln<\/strong> for learning how to make Moroccan<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marrakechtourguide.com\/blog\/the-magical-moroccan-mint-teago-for-it\/\"> tea<\/a>, the plateau of Kik for sumptuous landscapes, you will have something to do during this excursion!<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #799214;\">The Majorelle Garden a real haven of peace:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-45 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/marrakechtourguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/majorelle-garden.jpg\" alt=\"majorelle garden\" width=\"700\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marrakechtourguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/majorelle-garden.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.marrakechtourguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/majorelle-garden-300x183.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The amazing garden bears the name of its creator Jacques Majorelle, a<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">painter and lover of botany. This is where the majorelle blue color comes from.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This garden is one of the most mysterious places\u00a0 of the twentieth century .<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is a place of mystical strength and rare personal expression.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It includes a superabundance of cactus representing the five continents.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Since then , <strong>Jacques Majorelle<\/strong> becomes the largest plant collector of his time.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Afterwards, Yves Saint-Laurent and Pierre Berg\u00e9 baught and restored the botanical garden.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Today, the ashes of Yves Saint-Laurent himself rests in this space of purity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2><span style=\"color: #a5c422;\">How to avoid getting Lost in Marrakech ?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We will go back to basics. We are in a medieval town, that does not seem shocking.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Basics include: A map (not necessarily so simple in Marrakech), a compass and for the posers what is called the &#8220;sense of orientation&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So yes it may sound a little old school, but it works really well:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Step1 : You identify a start and end point on your map.<\/li>\n<li>Step2 : You follow the road taken\u00a0 according to the lanes that you have in front of you.<\/li>\n<li>Step3 : You adjust\u201d(readjust) adjustement is done at first place by identifying start and end point\u201d your trajectory according to what it is possible or not. Example:Your axis is north-south, you go north. Your first alley follows your axis: Perfect. The second lane goes west, you follow it. A third alley is presented, it is oriented &#8220;north-south&#8221;: Perfect. A fourth alley is presented, it is oriented to the east.Either you continue north and you will turn east later, or you turn immediately to find your original axis before returning north to the next.<br \/>\nThis is where the sense of direction is a sacred plus.<\/li>\n<li>You lose the thread of your trajectory? No problem: Reach a remarkable building shown on your map and start again<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Marrakech is a child&#8217;s play. Do not sulk the pleasure of losing yourself and finding your way.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In any case, do not panic. Marrakech is a safe city. Easily recognizable places will help you find yourself:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Jemaa el Fna square easily marks the center of the Medina. Arrows on the main axes it(you have already \u2018\u2018arrows\u2019\u2019 you can\u2019t use \u201cit\u201d) tells you in which direction you must go.<br \/>\nThe Koutoubia Mosque marks the west of the Medina and Jemaa el Fna also.<br \/>\nThe minarets of other mosques depending on your accommodation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56\" src=\"http:\/\/marrakechtourguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Koutoubia-mosque1.jpg\" alt=\"Koutoubia mosque\" width=\"700\" height=\"457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marrakechtourguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Koutoubia-mosque1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.marrakechtourguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Koutoubia-mosque1-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #a5c422;\">What&#8217;s your favourite place to celebrate a special occasion?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em>If you love to celebrate special occasions with friends and family, there is a wonderful place just a few minutes from the medinas, it is Dar Tifrouine.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #799214;\"><strong>Can you share one thing travelers probably don&#8217;t know about Marrakech? kind of an advise \u2026<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Never follow a fake guide but if you can not find any solution try these ones&#8230;<\/li>\n<li>If you arrive late in Marrakech and your accommodation is lost in the middle of the medina, do not worry.It is not the end of the world, you can go directly to the police station and ask for help.<\/li>\n<li>If someone asks you where you are going, there is a good chance that as soon as you get there, you will be drawn into the alleys of Marrakech. It&#8217;s silly but when someone with whom you started the conversation goes ahead and you follow him. And since it is moving fast, you can not continue the exchange, you go behind a bit stupidly.<\/li>\n<li>If you are looking for a guide, follow it.<\/li>\n<li>If you are not looking for a guide, do not answer the original question. Or answer that you know where you are going. Firm and polite.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As kind, affable and friendly at the time of the meeting, the guide will ask you for money. Most are greedy.<\/p>\n<p>You will be asked 50 or even 100 DH (5 or 10 euros sometimes more). It&#8217;s exorbitant. Between 5 and 20 DH is more than adequate if you really need a hand. Negotiation is more or less pleasant, also cut short and be firm.<\/p>\n<p>Tip: Make sure you have the amount you want to give before you reach your destination. To leave to the &#8220;guide&#8221; to make the exchange on a big break seems to me a little risky (I did not try).<\/p>\n<p>If the good Samaritan tells you that he will not guide you for money &#8211; which may be true &#8211; he will lead you to someone who will ask you for money: at tanneries or in a shop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/marrakechtourguide.com\/contact.php\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">Ready to expand your vision and have an unforgettable adventure with Marrakech Tour guide! visit Marrakech &#8230; we are waiting for you<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tips from Marrakech Local guide: Like Meknes, Rabat and Fez , Marrakech bears the title of an Imperial City . 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