After numerous messages about a possible installation on Morocco many people ask me advice, tips and tricks for everything goes as smoothly as possible.
What I can say after my experience that only my opinion and for the city of Marrakech.
First, we know that we settle in a country that is not ours, so be tolerant, curious and especially to listen to criticism or short phrases that could be considered racist comments are in fact as findings from a misunderstanding of culture. We will not transform the country into "PETITE FRANCE" is up to us to adapt.
Respect local customs, try to understand and inserted through a mutual respect, not to offend by his dress or statements that can hurt.
I recommend you read the various articles I have written during the months when I made my life learning Marrakchi.
Apart from this, there is always a time adjustment to live in Morocco. Many questions on culture, everyday life, but no security problem. The French community is very active in Marrakech and we share very well with them. No misunderstanding that turns drama.
The trick is knowing how to be tolerant, respect certain principles for the people who welcomed us and especially the Moroccans do not ask to change and be in our image of (French). Now, if you see things that may shock you especially try to understand why and how and with a dose of humor here, everything is resolved.
Now regarding your questions for the adaptation: It's always hard to leave his native country, starting towards another civilization and another culture. You go through moments of depression, euphoria ... and so on. This is normal.
I do not know anyone who has come here even the Moroccans returning home, without nostalgia. Take this step is always difficult and courageous. Do not dream, you go through these periods, but rest assured, we also have good side of things.
I am well suited knowing he must lose his bearings, live differently to mourn a way of life that comes across in the making.
My personal assessment is that I continue writing my blog on my mood sandstone, but it really helped me take stock of myself. And the term ME WRITE FOR SILENCE (not me) sums up the identity of the latter. Please
to ask me the questions you asked.
There are precautionary:
Beware of taxis, at first you'll have little trouble meter, but it manages when you're used to,
- up, ask where you will not specifying the address (here, nobody knows the addresses no indication for small blocks) give rather a marker, a cafe (the name, something very specific, post office, a store known) then once the driver from looking if it my counter - 1.60 dirhams for the start, especially do not leave without having seen very well if he put the meter, otherwise refuse to race. The price varies from 20 pm, it starts at 2.10 dirhams.
No race is done without the meter and if you are asked to negotiate from the outset, and refuse to change taxi.
must also be paid to the false friends who are always ready to serve you (local) and who actually expects to earn something with you. Rare are the people who are not interested in Marrakech, there are no free lunches.
Be careful about the deals!
Exited these tips anything definite to report except that when you are looking for (a plumber, a painter ...) see more specifications and especially do not take the friend of a friend who knows exactly what you need. You go to a big problem in general rather try to find people who are skilled in the art with a sign. Here, everyone's all do (the day banker, plumber evening).
Refuse to give money to beggars or young professionals who use begging to get high, rather give the elderly, blind or crippled.
Apart from that, Marrakech is a modern city, accustomed to tourists, foreigners, security is at maximum.
LAST ADVICE: DO NOT DISCUSS RELIGION OR POLITICS.
