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Marrakech's snail market is a test of persistence

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If you enjoy dodging aggressive macaques, persistent fortune tellers, and unregistered snake charmers before dinner, Marrakech is calling. This thousand-year-old plaza turns into a chaotic, sensory-overloading night market every evening. Navigating the maze of smoke to find the perfect bowl of cumin-spiced snails is a trial by fire, rewarding only the most stubbornly hungry travelers.

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Marrakech's snail market is a test of persistence
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