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In the 'Good Old Days' there were proper Water Sellers in Marrakesh, now you have brightly dressed beggars. Seriously, look at this guy. He looks like a big girl's blouse. I doubt they even carry water half the time. They strategically place themselves at the entrances of the more tourist-oriented sites. I ran into this guy outside of the Saadian Tombs. More peacock than anything. Their whole existence is letting you take a picture of them in their Hollywood costumes and then asking to be paid. Where's the water then?
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At Least Do This: Get a good long lens, snap the picture and then .... RUN!
Hint – take their picture after you have visited the museum/tomb/site so that you can run away.
Alternative: Take a look at the guys selling tea in the streets. You don’t see them all tarted up. And they sell tea! And do not beg! In fact if you want to enjoy real Moroccan culture, have a nice sweet tea from one of the Tea Sellers. They work very hard for their money
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Tourist Trap: WEARING A SNAKE
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Yes. That is a picture of me wearing a snake. This is one of the tricks they use to get money out of you. “Hello – I will put a snake on you and take your picture”. Now they want money! Of course they do! And they want a lot of money!
Yes. That is a picture of me wearing a snake. This is one of the tricks they use to get money out of you. “Hello – I will put a snake on you and take your picture”. Now they want money! Of course they do! And they want a lot of money!
Go ahead and get your picture and give them $1. They want $20. Forget it. You will get pleading and shouting from them, but just walk away. Or don’t bother in the first place.
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At Least Do This:
Go ahead and get your picture and give them $1. They want $20. Forget it. You will get pleading and shouting from them, but just walk away. Or don’t bother in the first place.
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risse73 Mon May 5, 2008 17:29 UTC
Thanks for all these wonderful tips! I happen to love the art of "haggling," so I think I would do well in these carpet shops! :-) | mavl Wed Dec 12, 2007 18:34 UTC
hate work too, that's why i don't do it anymore, haha! i'm good, as good as i can be without going on an exotic trip somewhere far away. where you off to next? | SLLiew Sat Dec 8, 2007 14:14 UTC
Wearing a snake...! | discobunny Tue Mar 13, 2007 23:21 UTC
No Wheres your monkey?? a blue one at that...how exciting!!! |
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