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Morocco Travel

I have just discovered (through DNA testing) that I am Moroccan. (long story)

I am new to this forum and would like to learn as much about my people and culture as possible.

I have found family in Morocco and in Amsterdam, and I plan on meeting with them in the not too distant future, and I have been in touch with the family members in Amsterdam but not Morocco yet. They are all from the Jebala area of Tetouan.

I am learning that there is a large Moroccan community in Amsterdam, and other regions so if any of you out there have any insight or can direct me to the proper books, films, places to learn more about Morocco, I would be very grateful.

I am located in Connecticut in the U.S. and I was wondering if there were any Moroccan organizations, clubs or cultural centers in the tri-state area. (New Jersey, New York, Connecticut)

I am even learning that the Arabic spoken in Morocco is different from the Arabic spoken in other Arabic speaking regions.

I realize that it takes more than blood, bone marrow, and DNA to be a Moroccan or to be anything for that matter. But I am very eager to learn everything I can about the country my ancestors came from, the history, the political climate, and the people.

I realize that I have to earn your respect, and I am willing……………

You can look up Washington Moroccan American Club on face book or internet and join.

so much for all that information, I will begin researching it as soon as possible.

Are you in the states or in Morocco? My family lives in Tetouan, and the rest of them live in Amsterdam. I plan on visiting the family members in Amsterdam first, but I’ll definitely be traveling to Morocco sometime next year.

The more I can learn about the people and the culture the better.

I don’t want to be just another typical American walking around insulting people because I didn’t take the time to learn the culture.

I’d much rather know the language and the rules of the road (so to speak)

Thank you so much for everything , and please feel free to keep in touch with me…. Dennis

Good Luck.

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Camel Trekking and Arabic Lessons

Camel Trekking and Arabic Lessonsby Chris BeauchampCamels!May 14, 2010There is only an hour or two between the previous entry and this one. Since I wrote the last bit, we have eaten the day’s lunch. Rashid prepared and served us what he called “Berber Omelette,” an egg and tomato dish with peppers, onions and the usual spices that was remarkably like Turkish menemen. The camels are nearby, contented from the water we drew from a well right before lunch, and feeding on scraggly shrubs. Rashid is washing the dishes, which generally involves splashing some untreated well-water on everything and sloshing it around a basin. I try not to think that it’s the same basin the camels have drank out of, or that Rashid washed his feet in, or that Laura and I have also used to wash. Desert hygiene is not city hygiene.At least he’s using soap.Our guide, Rashid, drawing water for himself, the cuisine, cleaning, and the camels. Laura and I stayed to mineral water, mostly. Rashid’s body can handle the microbes, whereas ours are accustomed to completely different ones.We came across essentially one well per day, which may surprise some, but we were technically on the edge of the desert. Beyond our final destination (Erg Chigaga) there are no wells.Laura helping fill one of the two 10L gerry cans that got us through.Shariff (“Sha-reef”), the camel. Shariff is 20, and like his buddy Mimoun, will likely be doing this for ten more years. The nose ring is actually used by the camel guide to lead the animal.Mimoun (“Mee-moon”) the camel. Mimoun is 19 years old, and will likely live to about 30. His job is to walk back and forth in the desert, poor guy.Laura and I are actually feeling spoiled and content on our rug in the shade. The day has already cooled somewhat and soon we’ll be packing up to continue the day’s journey. We haven’t actually ridden the camels yet, as they have been loaded down with our baggage to begin with, but we’re thinking we may this afternoon if the sand is too hot on our sandaled feet. Rashid has said vaguely that we will ride them apres, apres, “after, after.”The afternoon winds are picking up a bit after the calm morning, and if we can expect the same hard winds as we experienced last night at the bivouac, then we will be heading westward into the setting sun and blowing sand, so the afternoon may present its own challenges.I wanted to mention that we have been enjoying some very basic Arabic help (and I mean very basic). Our communications with Rashid now span French, English, and crude Arabic, but we’re able to communicate most things well enough. We also got some primers last night from the other fellows. Unfortunately I only pulled out the notebook part way through, so most of our impromptu Arabic lesson has been lost, strings of foreign syllables that simply don’t stick in my mind. This is all that remains, based on my notes and my memory:La bass = HelloLa = NoChukran = Thank youGh’la = watermelonSchwee-ah, schwee-ah = little, littleSa-ha = CheersBis sa-ha = Bon apetiteSabah-hak-hairh = good morningYella! = Let’s go / Hurry upWa-ha = Okay*Spellings are phonetic interpretations. Try to pronounce each letter. The H’s are somewhat guttural.Okay. Now, just walk to the other side. Simple!morocco culture,moroccan food,morocco food,moroccan cuisine,morocco beaches,moroccan meal,beaches in morocco,moroccan culture,hercules cave,hercules cave morocco

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in Morocco, women traveling alone is generally safe, but there are thing to bear in mind; dress conservatively and specifically means cover shoulders, stomach and keens and avoid fitting clothes, there is no need to cover your head, try to use your common sense for example when dealing with men avoid overdoing eye contact with unkown men probably as Western women would be easier to wear sunglasses then to lower the eyes.

Its considered safe for pregnant, however there are certainthing you should take into account when traveling.
- Don't forget that you should see your doctor who can help if the rsiks of the trip are ok to take and for medical advice before heading off for a trip overseas.
- There are cetain activities that you should completelty avoid while pregnant for example Camel, Horses and ATV riding and Jet Skis.
- Its highlighly recommended to take breaks every two hours while traveling by car for walking around.

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