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[kid eh]

Hey all, had been planning on going to Morocco with my boyfriend this fall but we've broken up. Thoughts on going there on my own anyways as a single woman, and whether being South Asian would make things more (or less) difficult? (born and raised in Canada though) Was looking at Rabat because of availability of teaching jobs there. Would appreciate any advice, thanks.

[makki]

Hey Kid Eh,

I'm moving to Rabat to teach in September. I haven't taught there before, but I've spent a total of about 4 months travelling there previously. As a women travelling alone I never encountered any problems. It attracted a lot of (often unwanted) attention, but this never felt threatening - just occasionally irritating!

As for being South Asian, I don't think this would make any difference at all, and definitely not in a negative way. There were plenty of people from all over Asia when I was there - often travelling alone too. As long as you are female and are heard speaking English, I think you will attract the same amount of curiosity! You will also encounter many many kind people, and I found I got to know people there a lot better through travelling alone.

As for living and teaching there - I don't know yet, but feel free to contact me for info as I get it. Maybe I'll see you out there!

I'll be new to teaching there too, so if anyone has any info or advice it would be much appreciated!

[Brooks]

I don`t think you have to worry. I used to work with a woman from Pakistan who had an American husband. She had studied at an American university and taught at the ALC in Rabat.

[alaskanlute]

Alone! No... you will get more attention than you want. Backpacking? Package tour? Also depends on where you are going... I lived there and know a handful of girls who were groped, grabbed and harrassed. Go with someone! ~Alaskanlute

[Africaexpert]

It is extremely safe in Moroccoo, especially in Rabat. I lived there as a single woman for 8 years, no problem. It is much safer than the US.