to L...Moroccan dentistry and money

Submitted by Straight_Talk_Luigi (United States), Aug 4, 2008 at 14:17

Hi there L

I don't have evidence at this time how much EXACTLY it would cost for such things in Morocco, but I can ask one of my friends in Morocco and see what she says.

I think you're focusing too much on the details here, though. It looks like just an excuse to get money. According to the State Department, Morocco does have modern facilities in Rabat and Casablanca, but if he's going to the Atlas Mountains, well, then that's different.

What I would say, L, is that 30-40 dollars does seem low for good quality care, and the reason it sounds bogus is

1) He's asking for you for money for HEALTH, yet his brother has a cell phone and he has internet access?

Listen, I realize that dentistry problems can be painful and inconvient, but if it were THAT bad, he wouldn't have e-mail. Remember, in the Old World, they usually charge for public internet access. It's not like you can just go the library.

2) As well off as he seems to be, those expenses seem very low and I wonder why he would go to Morocco to get health care. It's ridiculous, L.

3) He changes his story.

Listen, L, these signs tell me this is totally bogus. Don't send him money. I promise you, L, he's a lot better off that most Moroccans are.

I'll ask my friend and see what she says for the specifics. I'm sure it is possible but at the expense of quality.

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