Planning an Adventure to Morocco? Moroccan Tour Terms to Know

Here are some terms you're likely to come across when planning an adventure to Morocco.

Medina

A medina (from Arabic: مدينة, romanized: madīnah, lit. 'city') is a historical district in a number of North African cities, often corresponding to an old walled city. The term comes from the Arabic word simply meaning "city" or "town". (Source: Wikipedia)

Riad

A riad or riyad (Arabic: رياض, romanized: riyāḍ) is a type of garden courtyard historically associated with house and palace architecture in the Maghreb and al-Andalus.[1][2][3][4] Its classic form is a rectangular garden divided into four quadrants by two paved paths intersecting in the center, where a fountain is typically situated. The planted areas are usually sunken below the level of the paths.[4][3] Its origin is generally attributed to traditional Persian gardens whose influence spread during the Islamic period.[3][5] The term "riad" is nowadays often used in Morocco to refer to a hotel or guesthouse-style accommodation with shared common areas and private rooms, often within a restored traditional mansion. (Source: Wikipedia)

Souk

Souks are traditional marketplace districts prevalent throughout Morocco. They offer a diverse array of stalls that offer everything from handmade goods, spices, herbs, and much more. One of the most famous souks in Morocco is located in Marrakech and is called the “Jemaa el-Fnaa”. Be ready to try your bartering skills!

Berber Camps

Desert camps located in Morocco and the surrounding area are called “Berber Camps”. They are typically luxury camps or as we call it in the USA, “glamping”. Transportation to these camps is often by camel.

Dirham

The dirham is the official currency of Morocco. One Moroccan dirham (MAD) is subdivided into 100 centimes (or cents). It comes in both coin and banknote form.

Take time to learn as many phrases as you can while traveling internationally. It makes you feel immersed in the culture and makes you feel like a local!

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