Beautiful stops and sites discovered in Morocco in March (page 16 of 18)

I saw this kind of basins in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Not very hygienic...

To catch fungal infections and all sorts of fungi, there’s nothing better. It’s best to head to the small gueltas in the Paradise Valley. It’s not stagnant water, even if it’s not always clean!

And it's way nicer!

And yet, there are still lots of visitors. Feet are tired from the kilometers walked around the Angkor site in the heat and dust.

In this case, massages are effective. Even if they’re sometimes done assembly-line style.

Foot massages, of course... It's also common, often in pedestrian streets... Out in the open...

Read "often in the same streets."

OK! Makes sense.

What a wonderful trip you had! It’s making us dream!

Even better! That’s always something saved! 😊

And yet there are so many visitors. Feet are tired from the kilometers walked around the Angkor site in the heat and dust.

Right now, it's quieter. Only locals—or almost—get to enjoy this site. If it's open to visitors!

And yet, for now, I think the country hasn't been hit too hard by COVID-19, and that's great for them!

The country is affected, unfortunately, as highlighted in this article shared in another post.

..... Praised for its exemplary response to the pandemic, Morocco has been facing a significant increase in contamination cases since the relaxation of the state of health emergency. Moroccan authorities are concerned, as the European Union, Rabat’s main economic partner, could decide to close its borders to its nationals.

Just a few weeks ago, the kingdom was still seen as a model in the fight against the new coronavirus pandemic. A general lockdown was declared as early as March 14, and schools and universities were closed soon after. All events gathering crowds were canceled when the country had fewer than 40 Covid-19 cases and only one death. However, although initially described by the press as "flawless," Morocco’s pandemic strategy is now facing criticism, and the population’s trust has been largely eroded.

Since the gradual lifting of lockdown began, a relaxation of safety measures and the emergence of major contamination clusters, particularly in industrial units, have led to a significant rise in Covid-19 cases, nearly wiping out all the progress made so far. The epidemiological situation has become "worrying," given the increase in infections, severe cases, and deaths from the disease, stated Health Minister Khalid Ait Taleb on Monday, July 27, in Rabat. "The number of contamination cases recorded in just one week exceeds what was reported in four months in Morocco," he declared during a press conference following the decision to ban travel between eight major cities in the kingdom, including Casablanca, Marrakech, and Tangier. https://www.marianne.net/monde/covid-19-face-une-recrudescence-de-l-epidemie-le-maroc-lutte-pour-ne-pas-etre-mis-sur-liste?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR0suL5d0Qr31M7yL572HaFrFw1wFRPZcyof5iLi3uxpKp0p5g8yyBxv3N4#Echobox=1596117264

Yes, Morocco is affected by the epidemic, but Cambodia is much less so.

Maybe we should consider a trip to Cambodia this autumn?

No matter which destination you choose, it might be tricky!

I live in Tangier, I’ve got a few days off, and the only place I’ve found is the town of Asilah—just 40 km from my city—where the spirit of the Portuguese hunters still lingers around its ramparts. It’s where my wife and I will take refuge for a while. Beyond that, the roads are crawling with police, and I really don’t feel like begging someone for a travel permit! I’d rather wait a bit longer before going farther. I’m really missing the south—people are so welcoming there! I used to travel 5,000 km in three weeks, and now I’m stuck with just 40 km!!!

Are the beaches accessible?

Public beaches? No way! Sure, they're supervised, but on the roads a bit further out, especially toward the east—Ksar Sghir, Martil, Oued Laou—the authorities are more lenient or just turn a blind eye.

Many beaches are currently off-limits. It’s not an easy situation!