Will be going to Marrakech for a few days— any suggestions/tips for running in the city? How safe is it? Anything I should know or precautions to take?
Will be going to Marrakech for a few days— any suggestions/tips for running in the city? How safe is it? Anything I should know or precautions to take?
Was there last July and it’s a wonderful city.
I ran in the dark several mornings and felt perfectly safe, but there were a few stray dogs that took an interest.
The city doesn’t go to sleep until 2am and doesn’t get going before 10am, so 6-8am is perfect.
I did get very lost one morning and nearly gave up and went to a police station for help.
I was running one morning and couldn’t work out what was on the road ahead. Turns out a dumpster had been overturned spilling maybe 30 sheep heads.
NRR but make sure you seek out the dentist in the square (Jemaa El-fna). He’ll pull teeth right there next to the cobras and monkeys with his pliers - no needles. He’s also got an array of human teeth to stick back in.
Enjoy!
mind the sheep heads wrote:
Was there last July and it’s a wonderful city.
I ran in the dark several mornings and felt perfectly safe, but there were a few stray dogs that took an interest.
The city doesn’t go to sleep until 2am and doesn’t get going before 10am, so 6-8am is perfect.
I did get very lost one morning and nearly gave up and went to a police station for help.
I was running one morning and couldn’t work out what was on the road ahead. Turns out a dumpster had been overturned spilling maybe 30 sheep heads.
NRR but make sure you seek out the dentist in the square (Jemaa El-fna). He’ll pull teeth right there next to the cobras and monkeys with his pliers - no needles. He’s also got an array of human teeth to stick back in.
Enjoy!
Right next to the "pharmacy" stocked full of epo.
You'll be fine. I wouldn't wear an Israeli T-shirt with a big star of david on it (while running or not) but otherwise it's ok.
Any places to run in Marrakech you recommend?
Get far away from the main market place. If you are white the locals will constantly be trying to pull you into their shop or scam you with something. Download an offline maps app because if you get lost while running and ask for directions they will expect you to pay them.
There will be a marathon and a HM this sunday if you are interested..
Gonna travel there saturday morning ( from Casablanca - 150mi trip) and gonna be running the Half in sunday. Always a great atmosphere running this race, its a fast course too, and theres a big crowd presence. !
mind the sheep heads wrote:
Was there last July and it’s a wonderful city.
I ran in the dark several mornings and felt perfectly safe, but there were a few stray dogs that took an interest.
The city doesn’t go to sleep until 2am and doesn’t get going before 10am, so 6-8am is perfect.
I did get very lost one morning and nearly gave up and went to a police station for help.
I was running one morning and couldn’t work out what was on the road ahead. Turns out a dumpster had been overturned spilling maybe 30 sheep heads.
NRR but make sure you seek out the dentist in the square (Jemaa El-fna). He’ll pull teeth right there next to the cobras and monkeys with his pliers - no needles. He’s also got an array of human teeth to stick back in.
Enjoy!
That sounds dreamy, a city that doesn't get up before 10 am. Where I live, within 15 mins of sunrise, every free parking spot outside my favorite state park is taken. Hell, I start work at 6 am.
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