Orange Juice? Jeans? Hash?

After my road trip with two strangers, I ended up sticking around Marrakesh for a week, which was more than enough time to get my feet wet. Here are a few tips for taking on the old town:

• The fight for your tourist dollar is FULL ON and in your face. The orange juice guy, the monkey guy, the djellaba guy, the food stall guy - they all know that persistents pays off. If you're not interested in whatever it is they are selling, that's fine, don't get annoyed, just say "no thanks" and move on.   
• All the local kids want to show you the way to wherever it is you're going... for a price. This can be very helpful if you're lost so keep some change handy. If you don't need any help or just don't feel like paying, same routine as above - simply say "no thanks" (you may have to repeat this more than once) and keep on walking. If you DO need directions but don't want to pay for it, ask someone older.
• Your map is useless. Every street looks the same! Street signs - forget about it.  
• If you want to take a picture you'll likely have to pay for the privilege. You can pony up a bit of change or, you can just take the picture. Do what's right. 
• If the narrow lanes and relentless touts of the Medina start to wear on you, try stepping outside the walls for a while. The new town has most of the comforts of Anytown, Europe. 
• Need to take a taxi? Thinking about buying a souvenir? Learn how to haggle like a champ.