Berber people and Amazons

To me, the Berber people at Morocco always has been a fascinating group of people. Because its history is an ancient one and, in spite of their Islam believes, many Berbers still believe in pre-Islam spirits, included "djinns" (like Indonesians). Also their uses still correspond with groups of natural men (as their lipstick, prepared of mountain-earth products). My special interests concerns the >>>       Descendants of the Libyan Amazons

Money to spend

Easy to know about the Moroccan money ...
In Morocco you pay with Dirham (DH), with notes of 10 - 20 - 50 - 100 - 200. You may get coins of 1 - 5 - 10 and the 50 centimes-coins.

Go for change to the bank, they will charge no commission. Credit card and cheque book can be used, too, at the bank and in some hotels, shops and even restaurants. It's told the souks/markets take credit cards, we had not that experience.

Get your Dirhams in Morocco and do not take it out (like I did). Better not to change money with guys in the streets, it is illegal!!!

Bargain tradition

Respect culture and customs ...
So is nothing marked with prices, and when you go shopping, don't be surprised the very same thing of yesterday has a different price changing by day. Bargain is a way of life and very tradition there ...

The way of doing business with the shopkeepers can become very tiring after a while, especially if you’re not an Arab! It seems the art of bargaining is bred into them, and they enjoy it. Just like in Indonesia ...

It helps to have some bargaining experience. Don't pay the first price asked, reply with an offer at least half the asking price and be ready to negotiate - and to walk away. When behaving aggressively of the shopman just stay away and don't react. One reaction seems already enough to start a bargain ...

And just accept when people do offer some mint tea ... it is Morocco's national drink. It's a sign of hospitality ... really!