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10 best secret places to visit in Morocco

10 best secret places to visit in Morocco

August 5, 2019 · In: Itineraries for Morocco, Morocco Travel

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YES, THE BORDERS ARE OPEN! Last week, when I firs

YES, THE BORDERS ARE OPEN!

Last week, when I first heard that Morocco is opening its borders to international tourists, I couldn't believe it. I've been waiting for this moment so long, that though it's not true. I felt as confused as seeing this gas station with an American cold beer invitation on the highway out of Ouarzazate. It was not a hallucination, but the set used for the 2006 horror film "The Hills Have Eyes."

Morocco to open its air borders next June 15 . What are the conditions? Morocco classified all countries into two lists (A and B). Travellers from A list can come to Morocco if they have a vaccination pass or a negative PCR test at boarding not exceeding 48 hours. However, I heard that you still need to show the PCR test even with a vaccination pass.

The part with B list countries is not making me happy because it includes Lithuania (whyyy?). Tourists from countries listed in list B must obtain an exceptional travel authorization ( in the Moroccan embassy, not explained very clearly).

Upon arrival, travelers from B listed cluntries, must present a negative PCR test and undergo mandatory 10-day isolation in a special hotel designated for quarantine and to pay 80 eur/night (obligaitory) —swipe right to find the B list countries.

What is not clear, if A or B countries listings mean that anyone living, e.g., Lithuania, cannot come or only Lithuanians cannot come? Still not clear if you are Lithuanian and live in the USA. Can you come? Or if you are a Moroccan living in Ukraine? You cannot come back home because Ukraine is on the B list?

I'm waiting for clarification from the government and will keep you updated.

#morocco #blondieinmorocco #boarders #moroccoflights #moroccoopen #thehillshaveeyes #movielocations

HOLYWOOD IN MOROCCO Before moving to Morocco, I c

HOLYWOOD IN MOROCCO

Before moving to Morocco, I couldn't even imagine that I will be involved, in big Holywood movies and TV shows productions. By being involved, I mean taking parts as a background actor or extra, together with many others.

Morocco is a film production paradise owing to the diversity of its locations, and cheaper production cost.

I used to run a Lithuanian movies website, so to see from closer how million dollars movies are made was such a gift. Before I couldn't imagine that to shoot a short scene in the airport, you have actually to find a new location, hire dozen of extras to walk in the background as travellers, dressed them... I remember, for small scenes, we had to be prepared from 5 am to 7 pm, and often sit just waiting for hours until is our turn to become 1seconde of a movie scene.

Over the past 20 years, Morocco has become a popular setting for films Lawrence of Arabia, The Jewel of the Nile, The Mummy, Babel, Sex and the City 2, Inception, American sniper, Game of Thrones, The Old Guard etc...

So if you dream to be an actor, why not moving to Morocco? Right?

#morocco #blondieinmorocco #movielocation #hollywood #movieshooting #dream

I AM TERRIBLE AT FOOD PICTURES A few days ago, on

I AM TERRIBLE AT FOOD PICTURES

A few days ago, one follower asked me to post more pictures of Moroccan food. I did take more pictures of food but realised being terrible at this job.

I don't know how to take a glamorous picture of Tagine or couscous, nor Tangia... Don't get me wrong, dear Moroccan dishes, it's either you are not photogenic or I am not a good photographer.

Anyhow, this is my second post on Moroccan dishes and it's again breakfast one. Because I can't get enough breakfast.

I am addicted to omelette khlea – fried egg meal with dried beef.

Khlea is a type of Moroccan jerky made by cooking sun-dried meat in fat and oil. You can buy khlea in many Moroccan stores and prepare a delicious breakfast at home! It's a fatty dish, so don't enjoy it too often.

PM me for my favourite omelette khlea place in Marrakech.

And what's your favourite Moroccan breakfast and the best places?

#morocco #blondieinmorocco #marrakech #moroccanfood #omlette #moroccanbreakfast #travelplanner

In Morocco it's normal for two male or female fri

In Morocco it's normal for two male or female friends to walk hand in hand. It is a sign of friendship, nothing sexual, like you would think in Western world.

Such a beautiful friendship gesture.

However, looks like due globalisation this tradition is slowly dissappearing and remining for older generation.

Photo by my Lithuanian friend photographer @martynasrudzinskas

#morocco #blondieinmorocco #marrakech #moroccotraditions #moroccopeople #travelplanner

PARLES FRANÇAIS? So what language people speak

PARLES FRANÇAIS?

So what language people speak in Morocco and do you need French?

The official languages of Morocco are standard Arabic and Tamazight (Berber).

However, these languages are rarely spoken, and almost everyone uses the Moroccan Arabic dialect called Darija.

French is a colonial legacy and is used in administration, banking, commerce, education and industry. French is the second most used language after the Darija dialect.

You can live in Morocco without speaking French. However, your employment and life administration options will be minimal. Most employers need French knowledge; all contracts and even ads on popular websites will be in only French.

There are so many French people living in Morocco. However, sometimes I feel their ignorance if you don't speak French with them.

I then ask how come they don't speak Darija living in Morocco for so long? French is not absolute and if you want to immerse in Moroccan culture, learn Darija, at least some basics.
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When you move abroad do you prefer to learn the local language or get away with English?

#morocco #blondieinmorocco #freelancing #travelplanner #expats #french #frenchinmorocco #frenchlanguage #darija

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