Back from 3 weeks in Morocco in April (page 5 of 10)

A lot of travelers get around and visit Morocco by bus or shared taxi. It takes a bit more time, but it’s totally doable.

When I was in Skoura in April, Mohamed found some tricycles—those "Chinese donkeys"—and several interested families were able to reach Sidi Flah and the potter’s workshop that way. They loved it! Both the parents and the kids.

In a tuk-tuk, or something similar. That must be it.

Yeah, that’s pretty much it—for transporting people or goods, or even both at the same time.

A bit like the carriages, but the engine replaced the donkey.

Oh, the carriage has so much more charm, way more charm.

Of course. ...But how about comfort level?

Same or nearly so.

Almost... maybe not really... one is designed to transport people and the other isn't at all... It does make a bit of a difference, though.

OK, but the suspension should be the same. It’s great for a short trip.

And it goes everywhere in the medinas, in the palm groves. It's really handy.

We saw these little vehicles in Djema El F'na Square. Pretty fun but mostly practical given how narrow the streets are.

You can find this type of vehicle all over the world, motorized or not.

In the streets of Havana.

Nice view. Thanks for the photo.

Here’s another one, taken quite a while ago in Phnom Penh. It’s not the best quality, though—I snapped this photo really (or even too) quickly.

Awesome, thanks Jean!

Here’s another one, taken a while ago in Phnom Penh. But it’s not great quality—I took this photo really quickly, maybe too quickly.

This rickshaw is definitely not your average sight!

For us Europeans, it’s surprising, but in many countries around the world, it’s common. The locals are the main users. Personally, I don’t feel very comfortable with it—like when I get my shoes shined. But it’s a way to make a living.

Same for me. I just can’t stand the idea that some guy has to pedal just so I can get around. I know he’s earning a living, but I find it really tough to see someone having to make a living that way. Electric tuk-tuks have been around the Bordeaux area (Bordeaux and the Arcachon Basin) for a few years now, but I can’t upload a photo—it doesn’t have enough pixels. If someone can tweak the photo, you can find it at this link: https://www.groupon.fr/deals/un-tuk-tuk-dans-la-ville