What to do for 4 days between tours ending in Jordon & starting in Morocco?

No tips expected but for some of the poorer and obvious struggling vendors, guides or establishments, just a small tip is always welcome. But that is more so in Egypt and parts of Jordan. A dollar to us can be a day’s food for some in these countries, particularly Egypt, so I never deny giving a little that means so much to some. Use discretion and always carry small denominations for those times. Once you see certain situations, you won’t deny them a little. But! Also be extremely vigilant that certain ones will try to rip you off simply because you are Western. Like a bottle of water is like 20 cents, some will want to charge you a dollar. Try to know the approximate value of basic items. Remain cautious, some of them have very thick skin, again more so in Egypt. Be ready to deny paying what is asked within acceptable reason and always have that small denomination of cash, you will struggle to get change or pay for things with large notes. As Cathie says, card acceptable in larger places and hotels but cash is king on the streets. Huge bartering mentality in all these countries so be prepared and be tough :wink:

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No cash needed in Amman, I haven’t even been to the ATM once. No tipping either. If you have Revolut you can exchange the money directly in the app.

I’m not sure about Morocco, it was five years ago that I was there, and things have surely changed.

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Better to have cash in Morocco, because of many mom-and-pop shops and vendors and marketplace kiosks. Also if you take cabs or carriages — make sure you negotiate the price before getting on. If you tip hotel or riad housekeeping or bellmen, you’ll need cash.

Note, for ATMs: I google for major banks in countries before I go and take photos of their logos. That way, I can tell what are legit ATMs when I arrive. Anyone I don’t recognize, I skip out of caution.

For Jordan: I was on a cruise / guided tours and don’t remember whether I bought anything at all there. I doubt I withdrew any cash.

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The notes for your tours should give you up to date information on tipping and whether you need cash. Which tour company(ies) are you using?

Or one of the funniest! I experienced one in Turkey and it was hilarious. All I can remember was lying face down on a marble ‘mushroom’ being washed with a pillow case full of soap. I kept sliding off. This was followed by a hose down and a glass of mint tea sat on a huge cushion. It was surreal.
My husband really went for it and had a shave where they singed his nose and ear hair and the barber shaved him with a cut throat razor while he watched the football on the TV. That is the barber was watching the football. The husband didn’t move a muscle.

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@Twitcher lol yes I totally agree that a hammam is not for the faint hearted and sometimes can be not only hilarious but also embarrassing and a real experience when you aren’t prepared :laughing:

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Doesn’t sound too bad. :smiley:
I was “scraped” with something looking very much like a hair net :sweat_smile:
… will never forget the feeling afterwards … nothing short of being in heaven

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@august i still have my “hair net” from my hammam :laughing:

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Please come back again @Twitcher and bring @ziggy with you and we will go for the full mushroom hammam full Türkiye style once more :rofl::rofl: #greatminds

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@Cuttlefish sounds like a plan, but a dangerous one :laughing::rofl:

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Hammams are sometimes called Turkish baths abroad.

Such experiences are interesting to compare from country to country. Like if you want to be scrubbed within an inch of your life, get a Korean body scrub while traveling (or there might be some Korean spa facilities in your part of the world). Much more intense and often many hours long or even all-day lounging, dining and entertainment.

I would do it again - better prepared next time. I may need a suction cap for my belly to stop me sliding off :joy:

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