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🇲🇦 Rabat: A Travelogue with Social Commentary

First Impressions After two transit nights in Casablanca (saw nothing but the train station), Rabat finally offered a day to wander and feast. Why Rabat Shines ✨ Locals are polite – zero harassment (though experiences may vary for women). 🌍 Diverse faces: Arabs, Europeans, Africans – but few Asians. Blending in felt easy. 🗣️ Language struggle: Most speak only French/Arabic. Menus? French. Taxi directions? Charades. Surprise "你好"s from service staff! Social Observations ☕ Café Culture: Men sit for hours watching streets (no bars/gyms/yoga studios in sight). 📚 Education gap: Few tutoring centers – "learning" isn’t a societal priority. 🛍️ Medina Charm: Like pre-tourist-boom Kashgar – authentic but worn, with zero pushy vendors. Economic Quirks 🏭 Manufacturing void: Even snacks/drinks are imported (where’s the Moroccan spicy jerky?!). 🚗 DIY solutions: Drivers use cardboard sunshades – no cheap alternatives in markets. #MoroccoUnfiltered 🧿 #RabatRealTalk 💬 #TravelBeyondPostcards ✨ #CulturalMusings 🤔 #NorthAfricaDiaries 🌍

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🇲🇦 Rabat: A Travelogue with Social Commentary

First Impressions After two transit nights in Casablanca (saw nothing but the train station), Rabat finally offered a day to wander and feast. Why Rabat Shines ✨ Locals are polite – zero harassment (though experiences may vary for women). 🌍 Diverse faces: Arabs, Europeans, Africans – but few Asians. Blending in felt easy. 🗣️ Language struggle: Most speak only French/Arabic. Menus? French. Taxi directions? Charades. Surprise "你好"s from service staff! Social Observations ☕ Café Culture: Men sit for hours watching streets (no bars/gyms/yoga studios in sight). 📚 Education gap: Few tutoring centers – "learning" isn’t a societal priority. 🛍️ Medina Charm: Like pre-tourist-boom Kashgar – authentic but worn, with zero pushy vendors. Economic Quirks 🏭 Manufacturing void: Even snacks/drinks are imported (where’s the Moroccan spicy jerky?!). 🚗 DIY solutions: Drivers use cardboard sunshades – no cheap alternatives in markets. #MoroccoUnfiltered 🧿 #RabatRealTalk 💬 #TravelBeyondPostcards ✨ #CulturalMusings 🤔 #NorthAfricaDiaries 🌍

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