May 15, 2024
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 unde…