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posted on 9/4/15

comment by (Kash) Mario Balle Balle Balotelli - Justice4Gaza (U1108)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by phil neville has three left feet-je suis charl... (U13806)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by TCW (U6489)
posted 6 seconds ago
So you and your partner would have to book separate hotel rooms then?
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In a lot of muslim countries you have to provide a marraige certificate on arrival at a hotel to be able to get a double bed in the room.

I kid you not
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What a load of bull

Making things up for the sake of it.
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have a look at the bottom of the page,try putting other hotels in and the majority in muslim countries do not allow unmarried couples to share a double bed and in some extreme cases a room with 2 single beds.

http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/Hotel-Astrid/Casablanca/26709

BTW my brother works for a bedbank company on the internet and they've had no end of problems with hoteliers demanding unmarried couples to book a 2nd room on arrival or they won't be allowed into the hotel

posted on 9/4/15

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posted on 9/4/15

So we have these minor issues: Climate, Cost (and linked to this the practicality of hosting it there), Alcohol (and alcohol sponsors..?), if Israel qualify and corruption of the bidding process.

Then we have these more major issues: Migrant worker abuse, tolerance at a cultural level

posted on 9/4/15

comment by phil neville has three left feet-je suis charl... (U13806)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by (Kash) Mario Balle Balle Balotelli - Justice4Gaza (U1108)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by phil neville has three left feet-je suis charl... (U13806)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by TCW (U6489)
posted 6 seconds ago
So you and your partner would have to book separate hotel rooms then?
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In a lot of muslim countries you have to provide a marraige certificate on arrival at a hotel to be able to get a double bed in the room.

I kid you not
----------------------------------------------------------------------
What a load of bull

Making things up for the sake of it.
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have a look at the bottom of the page,try putting other hotels in and the majority in muslim countries do not allow unmarried couples to share a double bed and in some extreme cases a room with 2 single beds.

http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/Hotel-Astrid/Casablanca/26709

BTW my brother works for a bedbank company on the internet and they've had no end of problems with hoteliers demanding unmarried couples to book a 2nd room on arrival or they won't be allowed into the hotel
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So the odd hotel wants proof of marriage, and?

I've stayed in hotels in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Turkey, Tunisia, Morocco and never once asked for proof if I am married with a female companion.

My missus also has a different surname on her passport to mine.

posted on 9/4/15

kash you cheating on your missus then

posted on 9/4/15

comment by BrummieBlue! (U3487)
posted 14 minutes ago
redmisty, I think it would be better termed as an interesting history!
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Possibly! And nice food...

posted on 9/4/15

comment by Mr Chelsea ✪ (U3579)
posted 56 seconds ago
kash you cheating on your missus then
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Happily married

posted on 9/4/15

So the odd hotel wants proof of marriage, and?

I've stayed in hotels in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Turkey, Tunisia, Morocco and never once asked for proof if I am married with a female companion.

My missus also has a different surname on her passport to mine.

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But not probably in Qatar, Saudia Arabia, Iraq, Iran, Yemen to name a few!

posted on 9/4/15

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posted on 9/4/15

Possibly! And nice food...
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Well I am partial to a bit of well done Lamb

posted on 9/4/15

comment by Greatteamswinit4times- A terrible enemy (U6008)
posted 33 seconds ago
comment by (Kash) Mario Balle Balle Balotelli - Justice4Gaza (U1108)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by phil neville has three left feet-je suis charl... (U13806)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by (Kash) Mario Balle Balle Balotelli - Justice4Gaza (U1108)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by phil neville has three left feet-je suis charl... (U13806)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by TCW (U6489)
posted 6 seconds ago
So you and your partner would have to book separate hotel rooms then?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
In a lot of muslim countries you have to provide a marraige certificate on arrival at a hotel to be able to get a double bed in the room.

I kid you not
----------------------------------------------------------------------
What a load of bull

Making things up for the sake of it.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
have a look at the bottom of the page,try putting other hotels in and the majority in muslim countries do not allow unmarried couples to share a double bed and in some extreme cases a room with 2 single beds.

http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/Hotel-Astrid/Casablanca/26709

BTW my brother works for a bedbank company on the internet and they've had no end of problems with hoteliers demanding unmarried couples to book a 2nd room on arrival or they won't be allowed into the hotel
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So the odd hotel wants proof of marriage, and?

I've stayed in hotels in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Turkey, Tunisia, Morocco and never once asked for proof if I am married with a female companion.

My missus also has a different surname on her passport to mine.
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At no point in the initial comment did he say that all countries did. Just some. And some do. You claimed that he was making it up and he clearly isn't.
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He said "a lot"

posted on 9/4/15

Arguing about a relative definition seems pointless.

posted on 9/4/15

I've stayed in hotels in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Turkey, Tunisia, Morocco and never once asked for proof if I am married with a female companion.

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Three of those are holiday destinations and the other two probably the most liberal of all Middle Eastern countries - not very good examples!

posted on 9/4/15

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posted on 9/4/15

http://www.booking.com/hotel/ma/suitehotel-marrakech.en-gb.html

This is a French hotel chain,but in a muslim country

posted on 9/4/15

comment by BrummieBlue! (U3487)
posted 15 seconds ago
I've stayed in hotels in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Turkey, Tunisia, Morocco and never once asked for proof if I am married with a female companion.

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Three of those are holiday destinations and the other two probably the most liberal of all Middle Eastern countries - not very good examples!
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Phil provided an example from Morocco.

posted on 9/4/15

The fine print
Please note that Suite Novotel Marrakech does not accept bookings from non-married couples. All couples must present a valid marriage certificate upon check-in.

posted on 9/4/15

comment by (Kash) Mario Balle Balle Balotelli - Justice4G... (U1108)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Mr Chelsea ✪ (U3579)
posted 56 seconds ago
kash you cheating on your missus then
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Happily married
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Good man. Otherwise I'll have to tell her abu

posted on 9/4/15

Lol. Imagine waltzing into one of these hotels, beer in one hand, arm around a chick you picked up on the way. 'Double room pal'. "Marriage certificate please". Cockblocker or what.

posted on 9/4/15

Phil provided an example from Morocco.

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Well it's in North Africa for a start not the middle east

posted on 9/4/15

comment by Mr Chelsea ✪ (U3579) posted 4 seconds ago
Lol. Imagine waltzing into one of these hotels, beer in one hand, arm around a chick you picked up on the way. 'Double room pal'. "Marriage certificate please". Cockblocker or what.
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Oh the romance

posted on 9/4/15

Expedia.co.uk • Hotels • Middle East • Qatar • Doha Hotels • La Cigale Hotel, Doha
La Cigale Hotel
60 Suhaim Bin Hamad Street Al Sadd Area Doha 25555 Qatar 020 3564 5165 (More info)
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Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms. Guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the hotel. Couples wishing to share a room must provide proof of marriage. Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

http://www.expedia.co.uk/Doha-Hotels-La-Cigale-Hotel.h2467664.Hotel-Information


It's against the law in Qatar to be umarried and share a room

posted on 9/4/15

http://dohanews.co/cohabitation-laws-cause-confusion-for-hotel-guests/

What size slice of humble pie does Kash want?

posted on 9/4/15

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posted on 9/4/15

Let's stick that in the cons section of Qatar then.

Cons section is looking pretty large. Pros section is looking smaller.

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