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Snatch thefts in Morocco
2 1How it works: Bike/moped: riding past with a pillion rider doing the snatch. Street, market, medina, park, transportation hub: distract and snatching from you, then running into a getaway car…
Pickpockets in Morocco
5 2How it works: They work in a gang – one onlooker, one blocks, pushes, distracts, or engages you, one grabs and the final hides the loot under a cover (e.g….
Fake beggars in Morocco
2 0How it works: During their shift, these fake beggars will have ailments such as being blind or unable to walk. Once their shift ends, they recover magically . Places to…
Price quote scams in Morocco
1 0How it works: Version 1: at souks, touts offer you a leather belt for only 15. When you try to pay with 15 dirhams, you will be told that it…
Henna women scam in Morocco
5 1How it works: Version 1: henna women apply henna ink onto tourists sneakily. When you realize, they will apologize and offer to do a full henna tattoo. If you agree…
Helpful guide scam in Morocco
4 8How it works: Situation: due to Morocco’s low minimum wage (100 DH or ~10 USD for 8 hours), many resort to offering unsolicited help and then demanding an inflated tip…