Guides, Morocco

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In 1998 Morocco began enforcing a law that makes unofficial guides illegal. You might remind that guy following you who says he's not a guide, just being friendly. These unofficial guides have great linguistic ability and can seem very attractive when you don't know where you're going. Ask them for directions and they'll spend all day with you. Then they will expect some compensation, in addition to the commission they get on everything you purchase (making your price much, much higher, see Bargaining below). If you feel you need a guide, get an official guide from the tourist office or your hotel. They will keep all the other guides away and charge you only $12 or $15 for the day. Make sure your guide speaks your language fluently as you are paying for it. Don't buy anything expensive when you're with a guide, just look. Come back by yourself to purchase that carpet, at another shop and you won't pay a commission. If you don't heed this advise you might pay hundreds of dollars more for a large purchase!

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