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Entry requirements

Passport and visa service

Formalities for the visitors of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Visa HQ

Diplomatic representations

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation

For more information

Embassy of Morocco in Tunisia
39, rue 1er Juin
Mutuelleville 1002 Belvédère
Phone: 71 782 775
Fax: 71 787 103

Organizing your trip

Means of transport recommended in town

Recommendation

`Small taxis' of different colour according to the cities are a practical and relatively cheap option (they are equipped with taxometers).
Buses are not very reliable and dilapidated.

Maps of urban networks

Maporama
Mapblast
UT Library on line
ViaMichelin

Means of transport recommended in the rest of the country

Recommendation

There is a railroad in the Tangier-Fes-Marrakech triangle. Though not very fast, it is a comfortable and relatively reliable option.
Apart from this route, there exists a rather dense bus network. Best maintained are those of CTM and Supratours.
To access more isolated areas, "big taxis" must be taken. Several seats can be bought if one is in a hurry.

Rail companies

Railway National Office

Flight from Tunisia

Distance between capital cities in km: 1 576
Flight duration between capital cities: 2h45

Airlines offering direct flights from/to Tunisia

Airline	Low-cost solution	From	To
http://www.royalairmaroc.com		Tunis	Casablanca
http://www.tunisair.com/publish/home.asp		Tunis	Casablanca

Traveling by yourself

Recommendation

Driving during night is not recommended. Generally, prudence is required.

Road maps

Morocco Weather
Map of the Ministry of Transports, for each region
7 dragons

Find an itinerary

Morocco itinerary
Marocou

Visiting

Different forms of tourism

Historical

Agadir, Fes, Marrakech, Meknes, Ouarzazate, Tangier must be visited, as also numerous sites entered in the world heritage of the Unesco: the Ait-Ben-Haddou Ksar, la Essaouira medina, those of Fes, Marrakech, Tetouan, the historical city of Meknes, the Portuguese city of Mazagan and the archaeological site of Volubilis.

Cultural

One can appreciate the time-honoured works of tanner artisans in Tétouan or the special atmosphere of a riad in Marrakech. In a more modern range, there are the Arab-Andalusian or Berber musical concerts, the villa of Arts in Casablanca and the Majorelle villa at Marrakech.

Nature

Morocco impresses by the variety of its countrysides: forests of the Rif, plains lined with orchards, and the Middle-Atlas, mountain tops of the High-Atlas, rock and sand deserts in the South.

Religious

The Hassan II mosque in Casablanca is one of the biggest in the world.

Thermal

As of now there are only 2 important sites, Moulay Yaacoub and Sidi Harazem near Fès, but the sector is being fully developed.

Beach

The Agadir beach, several kilometers long is world famous.
The Mediterranean beaches, around Tétouan in particular, are also very pleasant.

Winter sports

Alpine skiing and ski-touring are practiced during winter in the High-Atlas, mainly in the Oukaïmeden and in the mountains of Toubkal.

Outdoor activities

Possibilities are varied and significant: mountain sports (trekking, ski, rafting), sea sports (sailing, jet-ski, water-skiing), golf, parachuting, etc.

Shopping

Moroccan craft industry, in particular the carpets as also leather articles and potteries, is much appreciated. The souk of big cities offer business possibilities.
Argan oil, distinct in the world, is also sought for its numerous virtues.

Tourism organizations

National Office of Tourism
Administration of Tourisme

Eating

Food specialties

Moroccan cuisine is prepared with exquisite spices, vegetables and fruits, fish and meats.

You can taste:
- Kebabs: pieces of beef or chicken marinated with spices
- Couscous: wheat flour with meat and vegetables
- Lamb barbecue: whole lamb on a skewer
- Pastilla: with pigeon, chicken or seafood (this recipe contains all the Middle-East and North-African flavours).
- Tajines: red or white meat with sauce and vegetables or dry fruits

Drinks

Tea is found everywhere. Moroccans consume green tea of China, often decorated with mint. Coffee is also found very much.
Fresh fruit juices are varied and excellent.
Alcohol is relatively rare, though the Meknès region produces pleasant wines.

Paying

Domestic currency

Moroccan Dirham

ISO Code

MAD

To obtain domestic currency

The national currency is Dirham (MAD), currency made convertible in 1993.

Possible means of payment

Bank cards are accepted in some large institutions of the main cities.
Foreign currencies, Euro in particular, are accepted in the tourist areas

Exchange rate on

Automatic Teller Machines (ATM)

To find out the locations of ATMs in in Morocco, click on the link to your credit card: Visa, Mastercard or American Express

Speaking

Official language

Arabic

Other languages spoken

60% of the population speak Moroccan Arabic while 30% to 40% speak the Berber of the early Egyptians. Moreover, it is important to note that French is the second language of Morocco and occupies a very important place in public life. Finally, Spanish is also spoken in the north of the country. Berber is widespread and English is mainly used by Moroccans who have studied abroad (mainly in the United States).

Business language

French is used with Arabic for administration.

Getting some knowledge

Speak Moroccan and Learn Moroccan Arabic - method to learn Moroccan dialectal Arabic - French/Arabic vocabulary Babel Project - French/Arabic/Amazighe vocabulary

Free translation tools

Arjeeb - Dictionary and translation online
Ectaco - Online dictionary

We can translate your foreign-language documents.

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Last updates: May 2012