With so many students latching on to the study abroad trend, it is really beneficial to share information about travels that will benefit them.

Africa is not the most popular travel abroad location, but it is a wonderful place to visit because it offers the visitors a chance to view a new culture and history. For the weary traveler, there are only a few countries in Africa that do not require a bunch of shots or medications to prevent major illness.

Morocco, located in North Africa, is such an ancient country filled with wonders waiting to be discovered. Marrakech, located towards the center of Morocco, is a popular tourist destination.

I will be honest with you: I have a vague recollection of what the restaurants I dined in are called and will try my best to identify them for you.

This first suggestion basically needs no name because you can easily find it. Anyone who wants to go shopping in the Souks, specifically Souk Semmarine, can find this delicious treat.

In Jemma El-Fna, you will find around fifteen vendors selling fresh squeezed orange juice. It can get pretty hot outside and you honestly cannot drink water in this country unless it comes from a brand new water bottle.

Personally, I do not really like drinking water in questionable countries because there are ways to reseal a bottle. So why not try a drink that will not get you sick?

Also, the price difference is major. Want to know how much a glass costs? 4 Morrocan Dirham. That is literally $0.43. It is so sweet and so fresh that it quenches your thirst. Even if you want more than one, you are barely spending any money. A freshly squeezed glass of orange juice where I am from costs $4.00. Literally a steal.

Now, I am a big fan of eating at least one native food to a country when I visit because you have to indulge in the culture. So after a few hours of shopping in the Souks, you may want a nice meal.

Take a trip to Mabrouka for authentic Moroccan food! This restaurant is perfect because you can go to the second floor and sit outside to watch how the citizens of Marrakech partake in their daily lives.

If you are a vegetarian, this place can definitely cater to your needs. Even a person who enjoys meat will have a nice meal here, too. I may not have a meal suggestion for you because I am not completely sure what I ordered; perhaps the chicken couscous? What ever it was tasted really good and I am glad I bought it.

Overall, Morocco is not a really expensive place. You can definitely have a small budget while in the country but still get a lot with it.

Perhaps my favorite part of the country's culture is that you can barter with the shops in the Souks. A bronze genie lamp originally cost 800MD, but I bartered it down to 200MD, roughly $20. Low costs make for a happy traveler.