However, I was still hesitant to use a petite taxi because I did not want to accidentally give the driver the wrong place and end up in a completely different location. Also, noticeable street signs are uncommon and addresses on Google Maps are unreliable. Therefore, before I get into a petite taxi I research the place I want to go to, look up a landmark nearby, and practice saying the name of the place or street beforehand. I learned how to say “left” (“lisr”) and “right” (“limn”) in Arabic in case I need to give my driver directions. I hail a taxi, greet the driver and ask how they’re doing, and then ask them to take me to my destination with a “please” (or “ahffak”).
The city in Rabat is full of activity during the day. Different modes of transportation such as the tram and petite taxis help keep the city busy during. Many people in Morocco use the train system to visit family members in other cities because Moroccan culture places a strong emphasis on the family unit. Sale and Rabat used to be port cities, and although today the area is no longer using the port for economic trade at the extent it used to, boats continue to exist along the docks.
