My search for Wi-Fi in a Moroccan souk turned into an unplanned language lesson.

Paige Murphy · 2026-03-08T02:50:56.074866+00:00

Now I always carry a portable hotspot after that chaotic but charming experience.

Ever try to ask for a Wi-Fi password and accidentally learn how to count to ten or describe a rug instead? I mean, I left that market knowing three words for 'spice' and how to say 'beautiful' but I still couldn't get my maps to load. I was just desperately pointing at my phone while a very nice man taught me colors. Idk, maybe it's just me but my survival language skills are all about tech support that never works. That portable hotspot is basically my apology to every friendly local I've ever confused.

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brian5727mo ago

Phones create and solve the same problem, @sam_wood54.

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ramirez.blair7mo ago

Totally get that. Sounds like you accidentally signed up for the "confused tourist immersion program." Brian572 has a point about phones, but at least you got a free language lesson with your failed tech support.

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