WYOMING TO SPAIN??? 2022 Summer/Fall Recap

A recap of my time in Wyoming and now Montana.

If you are interested in making a Moroccan day trip, here is a summary of how to do it. 👇

Morocco trip.

Time: Going to Morocco from Marbella is a 2-hour affair. 1 - 1.5 hour ride by car to Tarifa and a 45min to 1-hour ferry ride from Tarifa to Tangier.

Getting to Tarifa: you can get to Tarifa multiple ways, but I reviewed two. One is renting a car from Marbella and driving yourself and your family to Tarifa or utilizing this service. (They are booked very far out, so the earlier, the better. They will pick you up and guide you from Marbella to Tarifa and Tangier with an Arabic/English-speaking guide. I did not use this service, but it would be my go-to)

If you are down for just a day trip, 3-4 hours in Tangier is all you would need. But if you want to experience the sights, architectural history, more excellent restaurants, and richer Moroccan history, I recommend a two-day, one-night stay.

Security: Low to Medium Risk. Tangier was vastly cleaner, safer, and easier to operate than I had thought. It was very safe, and no one was an immediate threat. Other than the persistent street vendors. But I highly recommend plain clothes when out in the city. So still dressed well, with no watches or accessories. If you carry a bag, keep it close and tight to avoid any pickpockets that can occur.

Language: I recommend hiring a guide from one of the many services. Arabic is spoken 1st and given preference. English is second and can get you fleeced with tourist prices. I lucked out and met a fellow American from Jordan making a four-day trip, and he graciously offered me to partner with him for the day.

Getting around town: If you rent a car and drive to Tarifa, you cannot drive your car into Morocco via the ferry. Some rules and paperwork must be arranged beforehand, so expect to walk and take taxis everywhere in Morocco. Uber did not work for me. In this case, they carry many Moroccan dirhams to pay and tip taxi drivers. And if you can get the taxi driver's number and hire him for the day.

Where to go: Since I met a local, he took me to more local places than tourist attractions, so I did miss out on photo ops, carpet markets, etc. But what I did get to see were things tourists wouldn’t know.

Hotels: the city bleu Hotel is an excellent spot to stay. It screams, “you don’t stay here” from the outside, but the insides are brand new. The American I met said he was paying ~$80/night.

Food: I only when to one restaurant. It is called Omega 3, and it was popping. Tons of nice cars outside (Porsches, new mercs, and BMWs) and lovely interiors and loud conversations, but that’s Morocco. They served 100% seafood. Fried, grilled, skewered, or in soups. Tip the servers—perfect spot.

Shopping/attraction: I went to a local bazaar, which was a local market. So mostly home good decor over the tourist stuff. However, when you are leaving the ferry port in Morocco, there is a ton of shops on the boardwalk/boulevard that cater to tourists.

Things to know: The ferry site is FRS. You can pay upon arrival or ahead of time online. It cost me 69 euros round trip. There is food on the ferry, but I’d recommend bringing your own healthy and nutritious food. Also, none of my cards would work on the ferry. Not sure why.

The street hagglers in Morocco can be aggressive, so say a persistent no and carry on with your business unless you are interested in buying what they're selling.

Parking at the port in Tarifa is easy and accessible. However, validate your parking at the parking booth before leaving the lot.

Wear breathable clothes you are cool with getting dirty and comfortable shoes.