Travel to Morocco

Eco-friendly trips to Morocco?

Morocco has a rich culture, beautiful landscapes, and vibrant cities. However, like many tourist destinations, tourism can significantly impact the environment. As a responsible traveler, choosing eco-friendly travel options is important to reduce your trip’s environmental impact. In this article, we’ll share some tips for an eco-friendly trip to Morocco.

Choose eco-friendly accommodations: One of the easiest ways to reduce your environmental impact is to choose eco-friendly accommodations. Many hotels and guesthouses in Morocco implement sustainable practices, such as using renewable energy, reducing waste, and conserving water. Some examples of eco-friendly accommodations in Morocco include Kasbah du Toubkal, Dar Ilham, and Riad Kniza.

Use public transportation or eco-friendly tours: Instead of renting a car, consider using public transit or eco-friendly tours to explore Morocco. Morocco has a well-developed public transportation system, including buses and trains, which are affordable and convenient. Additionally, many eco-friendly tour companies offer guided tours with a focus on sustainability and responsible tourism.

Support local businesses: When you travel, it’s important to support local businesses to help the local economy and reduce your carbon footprint. By choosing locally-owned restaurants, shops, and accommodations, you can help support the local community and reduce the environmental impact of your trip.

Reduce plastic waste: Plastic waste is a significant environmental issue in Morocco. Bring a reusable water bottle, a cloth shopping bag, and a reusable straw to reduce your plastic waste. Additionally, try to avoid single-use plastic items, such as straws, plastic bags, and plastic water bottles.

Respect the environment and culture: Finally, it’s important to respect the environment and culture of Morocco. Avoid littering, stay on designated trails when hiking, and be mindful of your impact on the environment. Additionally, learn about the local culture and customs and be respectful when interacting with locals.

An eco-friendly trip to Morocco is not only better for the environment, but it also provides a more authentic and responsible travel experience. By choosing eco-friendly accommodations, using public transportation or eco-friendly tours, supporting local businesses, reducing plastic waste, and respecting the environment and culture, you can positively impact the environment and the local community.

Here are important life lessons I’ve learned while in Morocco:

1. There’s a possibility in all things

The whole society seems to be based on an opportunistic approach to life. I mean, everything is an opportunity, EVERYTHING. Taxi drivers want to get more cash, locals hope to encourage you to stay longer, do more, invest more, and renovate houses, Moroccans don’t see issues, they see opportunities. They support the process and are searching for the ability to get ahead. We will all respond to this by becoming more focused on the solution rather than the problem. Take on life like a Moroccan, instead of concentrating on what you don’t want, and look at it as an opportunity to get ahead and advance yourself in life for the better. Not in some sort of greedy me-over-you, but in a manner that will promote your society as well as your loved ones. And you not only benefit yourself but all those surrounding you when you go for what you want.

Moroccans do not fear rejection. The more you demand and go for it, the more opportunities you get, so go for it. Don’t be scared to ask for the real thing you want.

2. Accept that you are still improving

There is development everywhere in Rabat, Morocco. There are plenty of projects that have begun, that have ended, that are in progress, and that have left everything unfinished. The advance appears to be more satisfying than the result. For your well-being, the process of constructing, producing, and creating is important. We are still a work in progress. Instead of concentrating too much on the target or achieving your goal, accept the job that needs to be completed, because that’s where the real magic takes place.

Morocco. Rabat. The Hassan Tower (Tour Hassan)

3. Doors open when you believe.

I was told by a beautiful local Moroccan woman about the force that guides her: the love that is always inside us. When you invest in yourself, when you believe in your greater power, when you believe in creation, everything will be simpler. She said, ‘When you believe, doors will open.’ This unseen force guides the community, encouraging each person to be compassionate and caring for each other.

4. Working to be patient

I was not a patient person, more of a cantankerous sort.   I like things to happen as I design them. In Morocco, there is rarely something going to happen as you planned. It can take a while to get even the easiest tasks done. Be prepared that it will take an unusual amount of time if you intend to get any papers signed with the government.

If you make an appointment with a friend from Morocco, it doesn’t mean that he’s going to come as expected. You will never adjust to Moroccan life if you get frustrated every time things don’t happen as planned.

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   Marrakech tour guide

   Grow to embrace doing nothing

I learned to linger with my cup of coffee or tea in a cafe in Morocco for hours. I’ve always been a workaholic. I used to spend lots of free time developing my projects after my job hours in an office. It is different in Morocco. People enjoy sitting for hours in coffee spots, watching life in the city, and talking with friends. Or just visit one another, walk, cook, never in a hurry.

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   Eco-friendly trips to Morocco

   Master the art of small talks 

Simple chats are a vital part of everyday life and culture in Morocco. When Moroccans meet or answer calls, they first begin this long “Hello, how are you” tirade of pleasantries. Everything’s fine? To you I wish harmony. How is your mother doing? And how’s your dad? Peace to them… “There’s no chance you can just say hello and bye to a Moroccan.”

It is also perfectly natural that someone will begin to talk about life, family, and food in the money exchange center, the shop, or any other location. Even if two Moroccans interact for the first time on the street, they can still talk about where they come from or other small things. If you want to rent a home or buy anything on the market, be ready to have a small conversation first. Moroccans don’t like straightforward questions, and only after small talks can the best deals occur.

The things learned in Morocco will stay with you for a long time. If you allow yourself to imbibe these, you will see life becoming more pleasant and people liking you more. The main takeaway according to me is, to expect less and enjoy more.