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Any pre caution for a girl traveling alone to fez?

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I went to Morocco years ago and really loved it but the constant male attention on the street definitely tainted my memories of the country. Do NOT engage with any man who simply approaches you on the street uninvited. Wear dark sunglasses (or don’t make eye contact) wave them off with one hand… More

Dayana Aleksandrova

Hey Vanessa, I was in Morocco two months ago and found myself alone on a bus full of men at 2 in the morning. Sketchy scenario but all was fine. My precautions were to dress conservatively (I wore black everything and a baseball cap) and to project confidence. Just look like you know where you're… More

Vanessa Nieto

Margaret and Dayanad thanks for your answers. You're very kind. Margaret what is the souk???

Margaret Cantrell

The souk is the traditional marketplace. There are no streets names or numbers, no vehicles, just crowded, twisting alleyways. These and the medina (old town) are basically impossible to navigate if you don’t know your way around. A guide is a must and well worth the cost. These places are mesmerizing!

Alia

I was in Marrakech a couple years ago and Margaret is spot on with the male attention. I was told by a friend to shame anyone who touched me and it worked just fine the one time it happened. I tried to do all of my traveling and sightseeing during daylight hours and was in or close to my hotel by… More

Margaret Cantrell

I swear Alia, it felt like these guys were just tag-teaming sometimes. As soon as I’d waved one off, here came the next one! And I was almost 40 at the time (probably older than their mothers) and will never be confused for a super model. I can’t imagine what a pretty 22 year old deals with. This… More

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