Motorbikes in the Marrakech Medina and souks I agree with the previous comment that motorbikes are a huge danger in the souks in Marrakech. Did you know that no license is required in Marrakech to drive a motorbike - just insurance? We went to the souk today and were constantly looking out for the motorbikes. I lost a bracelet because it was snagged on a motorbike that came too close...the elasticized bracelet was pulled from my arm and th bads scattered. (The biker who snagged it kept going, but another biker stopped and risked his own life trying to pick up the beads for me.). I would think the shop owners in the souks would protest against the bikers...because they discourage people from lingering in front of their shops and maybe buying something. I think motorbikes should be banned from the souks - at least during prime shopping hours. What do you think?
Orange juice in Marrakesh I remember that issue with the orange juice. I think I got around it by asking that the orange be made right on the spot, didn't have any ill effects as it turns, ...can't be too careful in N. Africa.....
Ann
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Motorbikes in the Marrakech Medina and souks
I agree with the previous comment that motorbikes are a huge danger in the souks in Marrakech. Did you know that no license is required in Marrakech to drive a motorbike - just insurance? We went to the souk today and were constantly looking out for the motorbikes. I lost a bracelet because it was snagged on a motorbike that came too close...the elasticized bracelet was pulled from my arm and th bads scattered. (The biker who snagged it kept going, but another biker stopped and risked his own life trying to pick up the beads for me.). I would think the shop owners in the souks would protest against the bikers...because they discourage people from lingering in front of their shops and maybe buying something. I think motorbikes should be banned from the souks - at least during prime shopping hours. What do you think?