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Tuesday, January 18 2011, 12:15 Category: Morocco, Tags: |
Introduction
Formally, alcohol is prohibited in Morocco. Even if they have it in markets or bars, it is for foreigners. Of course, it is violated widely, but it is better to know the rules. Notes:
- They have complicated rules about bars, restaurants, shops. I do not remember all details. :)
- Never glance with your bottles in the streets.
- Bars are hidden: no transparent windows, no opened doors. Shops do not have any advertisements.
- It is not a good idea to ask people in the street about bars or shops. Just know them or ask in hotels.
Quality
The best reason for you to avoiding drinking in this sunny pleasant Muslim country is that:
- It is quite expensive (of course, guys from Finland find it cheap, but anyway).
- It is not very good. Some alcohol is acceptable, the other kinds are... strange.
Marrakesh
As I know (and as you will find) all businesses in Morocco are very fluent. Marrakesh is full of adverts in the streets leading to firms already closed. It is very important to emphasise: I am speaking about Marrakesh of 2010-2011. :)
There is a big set of bars in the cross of avenue Mohammed V and rue Mohammed El Beqal. Me and my friends preferred bars for native people (or what is a reason to travel?).
You can by something in supermarkets like Marjan and Acima (no alcohol in Aswak Assalam) and small rare shops.