My third train day in Morocco. Took the train to Tangier, and arrived very hungry because Ramadan meant nothing was open in the morning so no food for me.
Tangier has a pretty beachfront, but both the medina and the ville nouvelle felt pretty sketchy.
Stayed in a fleabag hotel that wasn't even worth the 100Dh (A$14) I paid. Was escorted there by a guy who said "there are dangerous people about - don't leave your room." He wanted to join me for dinner but he seemed pretty sketchy too, so I turned him down.
Whilst walking around Tangier, a very sketchy guy started following me, first offering hashish, then wallets, then just asking for money.
Later, Sketchy Man #1 came to my room, wanting to meet me in the morning. I said 9:00, but intend to leave at 8:30, because I don't like Sketchy Man #1. Then:
SM1: Okay, now you buy me a coffee. 20 dirham.
Me: A coffee doesn't cost 20 dirham.
SM1: yes, but a coffee and a something something...
(much pointless negotiating)
Me: Fine, I'll give you 20 dirham just to leave me alone!
Well, I didn't say the last part, but I thought it.
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Very interesting article. I have been to Morocco only for five days, but it was really great holidays. Most of all I liked Tangiers, it is a city in the north of Morocco near the Straits of Gibraltar, where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic Ocean! It has a rich cultural heritage and is a city full of life. And I wasn't surprised when I found that many people buy in Tangiers property. And the climate is mild.
Also I saw many interesting sights such as Hassan 2 mosque, souk of Djemaa el Fna and other interesting places.
Also I was impressed by our trip to the Sahara desert.
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