 Ramadan in morocco? |
Ramadan in morocco? |
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| Will I be too restricted if I backpack in morocco during ramadan? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Onehorsetown Loaferville mel Post Count: 9 Msg: #1 18 days ago, April 27th 2008 | My boyfriend and I are looking at taking a couple of weeks' backpacking in morocco this september, but this is the month of Ramadan. We read that it is disrespectful to eat or drink in public during this time and that shops and tours, as well as travel and ships across to spain, will be reduced. Has anyone got any info to help us decide if it's worth going in Sept? Anyone who's been in Ramadan? We love eating in markets and being very spontaneous with our travelling so if we have to really plan our meals and travel too much around Ramadan we'll be gutted. Any info on the reality of travelling Morocco during Ramadan is very much appreciated!! |  PA Leslie Pierre-Alexandre Post Count: 51 Msg: #2 17 days ago, April 28th 2008 | Hi, | I did Tunisia years back during the ramandan...and have been many times to Morocco. The simle rule, is respect people around you....this means not eating much and drinking in public...but let be honest...the country live on tourism, nobody will find it offensive if you take your bottle of water out of your backpack. At the same time, Ramadan is a period of great joy for Muslims...and once dawn come....it's very close to party time. This aspect only is wonderful. You may find restaurant close for lunch, just pack a little ahead...but that will only hold for non-tourist areas. So do go...it wil be a different experience, but a great one! Peter  explorer_keith Keith Martin Post Count: 21 Msg: #3 15 days ago, April 30th 2008 | I am not sure how it will be in Morocco, but I have spent Ramadan in both Turkey and Egypt and it was a magical experience. I didn't notice any major travel slowdowns - There may have been fewer buses, but there were also fewer travelers. In places the street food was a bit difficult to find during daylight hours, but I just ate light snacks during the day and partook in the huge feasts that happened when the fast broke every evening. It was an amazingly festive time. Everyone was happy and more open than usual. Nobody expected you to fast, but they did appreciate it if you were discreet when eating and drinking - It was never difficult to find a hidden corner to eat a bit of food and drink some water. After the sun set people would fill the streets and food and drink of qualities that were hard to find normally were abundant. In my opinion, the month of Ramadan is the finest time to travel in the area, especially if you are a spontaneous traveler. | Keith  halefg Halef Gunawan Post Count: 24 Msg: #4 15 days ago, April 30th 2008 | Growing up in Indonesia (the biggest Muslim population in the world!), I know that it is a matter of respecting others not to eat in public for anyone, period - very well said responses by Pierre-Alexandre and Keith about fasting and food. | But also keep in mind to dressing up modestly, especially for western gals - a big no no for anything too revealing in a Muslim country, ESPECIALLY during the Holy Month of Ramadan. This includes anything along the line of - topless (!!), bikinis, mini skirts, skimpy shorts, and even no sleeve or uncovered shoulders. Basically anything that you would not wear to go to church/being scolded by the Swiss Guards at the Vatican or to meet your conservative future mother-in-laws. Also a big no-no to swear - non English speaking population always understand basic swearing in English, too! There are also a lot of festivals and distant hospitality during Ramadan (people dress up more religiously and treat you rather differently too in a kinder way). There are celebrations in mosques and public squares to break the daily fast, and if possible, be there for the Idul Fitri (the end of Ramadan) when major celebrations happening. Every country celebrates it differently, and Indonesia always has the 'ramadan' special food delicacy of ketupat (steamed rice inside weaved coconut leaves container) and tasty lamb curry - yummy.  TeamTurner Michael & Kelley Turner Post Count: 79 Msg: #5 15 days ago, April 30th 2008 | My wife and I did Ramadan in Morocco last year and had a really great time. Everyone is a little grumpy during the day but it actually, in a way, makes for a better and more interesting environment. 1st off no one smokes during the day which is a plus in Morocco. Second off you get to eat food that is only prepared during Ramadan which is amazing. My wife even lucked into breaking fast with a family one night. they invited her into their life's traditions and it was a great experience. I'd definitely go back and so should you!! |  VSv1972 Vladimira Svitakova Post Count: 3 Msg: #6 14 days ago, May 1st 2008 | Hi, we spend 25 days during Ramadan in Morrocco at 2003 year. We had great time. At not turistic areas we donīt eat during days, maybe just at room, but after sunset was everything great and more friendly. At turistic areas Essaouira, Marrakes, Casablanca is no problem to eat outsite during day. Travelers, kids and pregnant wimin can eat during day ... Donīt worry to go to Morrocco at Ramadan time - you will see differend world! 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