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Taking Your Time
A key to successful family travel in Morocco is to factor in lots of time: to acclimatise at
the beginning, and to just relax and muck about at the end. Trying to cram everything in,
as you might if you were by yourself, will lead to tired, cranky kids. Distances are decept-
ive due to factors such as bad roads, and you need to build in contingency plans in case
children get ill. However, having to slow your pace to that of your kids - for example,
having to stay put in the hottest hours between noon and 4pm - is another way children
draw you closer to the Moroccan landscape, people and pace of life.
Eating Out
Tajines contain many familiar elements, such as potatoes and carrots. Although you may
want to encourage your child to try Moroccan food, you may struggle if they don't like
potatoes or bread; in which case Western foods, such as pasta, pizza and fries, are avail-
able. High chairs are not always available in restaurants, although staff are almost univer-
sally accommodating with children.
Be careful about choosing restaurants; steer clear of salads and stick to piping-hot
tajines, couscous, omelettes and soups such as harira (lentil soup). Markets sell delicious
fruit and veggies, but be sure to wash or peel them.
To avoid stomach upsets, stick to purified or bottled water. Milk is widely available -
UHT, pasteurised and powdered - but you should bring any special foods you require.
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