Natarsha's Lessons Learnt In Morocco + Miscellanous Photos

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1) Always have a supply of alcohol on hand (NOTE: rule only applies if you have alcoholic parents).

2) Betty is a bimbo (GPS). Road signs are few, when driving you have to follow your nose. Directions are given but rarely understood... (leading to lesson number 3)

3) LEARN SOME FRENCH (and if possible, some Arabic and Berber, or at least ‘shokrum’ and ‘salam’)

4) Don’t underestimate the weather (the Sahara is NOT always warm), skimpy clothes NOT optional, dress warmly

5) If you meet a friendly local THEY WANT MONEY... (leading to lesson number 6)

6) Don’t expect change! (any extra cash you hand over will be considered a tip) Always carry little change. However, locals are honest, they won’t steal.

7) Toilets are surprisingly clean and usually supply toilet paper. Way beyond Asian standards.

8) Food is great (BUT portions are huge! If asked if you are hungry, always say no). It is not possible to under order. (NOTE: Every meal comes with bread... and olives... and nuts).

9) If you’re ever in need of a camel (or 10) just bring along your blonde haired, blue eyed daughter (leading to lesson number 10)

10) If you’re a Western woman, no amount of clothing is enough. Expect sleazy (“wow... good fabrication”) and flattering (“take care of your young beauty”) comments.

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