We've talked about scams in Morocco a few times on the podcast, from one of our early episodes (Scams! - https://destinationsmorocco.com/podcast/Episode-3--Scams!-How-to-Understand-and-Avoid-Them) to one of our recent Live Q&A sessions, (Latest Scams - https://destinationsmorocco.com/podcast/Understanding-Scams-in-Morocco--How-to-Travel-with-Confidence.-Live-Q-A).
It's a topic we often circle back to, because we want to make sure that all tourists, whether they travel with Destination Morocco or on their own, are staying safe and confident while visiting Morocco.
Some scams though are far more involved and intricate than overpaying for a taxi or a rug. They are the product of years of nurturing, patience and trust, trust which turns out to be a dangerous façade.
These scams prey on vulnerable tourists, people in moments of change and desperation in their lives, who can't, or refuse, to recognize the signs. They meet someone and form an emotional bond, and if that bond is made under false pretenses, it's not just money but so much more that comes under threat.
Today's episode is designed to help you know what to look out for, how to recognize the signs, think about your situation and listen to those close to you, who are giving you warnings from a different perspective.
And if you're listening and know of someone who might fit one of the scenarios we talk about, we want to give you the tools to help them be safe, and extricate them from that relationship.
Siham Essahiri, whom you'll remember from the impactful conversation last year, "Henna and the Strength of Moroccan Women" - https://destinationsmorocco.com/podcast/Episode-24--Henna-and-the-Strength-of-Moroccan-Women - joins Azdean and Sam on this episode to share some of her first-hand experience in recognizing these dangerous scams. These moving stories will help you recognize just how deep these scams and false pretenses can go.
We recognize that this may sound like a very doom and gloom episode, that might put you off travel to Morocco. But as Siham points out, the vast majority of Moroccans, 99+%, are genuinely friendly, courteous and kind. Love stories and friendships do exist that are absolutely real and sincere. But we have seen enough of the opposite to want to make sure that all visitors to Morocco are simply aware that yes, it can happen, and we don't want it to happen to you.
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Don't forget our Live Q&A sessions on YouTube with Azdean, the 2nd Wednesday of each month, starting at 9 am PT/12 noon ET. Upcoming dates include March 13, April 10 and May 8. We're keen to get more interaction with our listeners and answer live more of your questions about tour planning to Morocco.
Visit the page below for more details, and watch for our YouTube Live Stream alerts!
https://destinationsmorocco.com/live-qa
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