Morocco

Country Facts

Morocco is a culture-vulture's paradise. Islamic monuments, Berber kasbahs, Roman ruins, hamams, souks, cafes, snack stalls, trippy mosaics, smoky hookahs, touts, Marrakesh, Casablanca...this is eastern oriental heaven at it's best! To get under the skin of Morocco read, Leonora Peet's 'Women of Marrakesh', watch the classic film, 'Lawrence of Arabia' and listen to the sounds of Master Musicians of Joujouka.

Capital: Rabat
Official Languages: Arabic
Government: Constitutional Monarchy

Currency: Dirham
Time Zone: +1:00 GMT (5½ hrs behind India)
Telephone Calling Code: 00212

When To Go

Best time to visit: October to April. The average temperature in Morocco is 17.3°C. The highest average temperature is 27°C in August and the lowest average is 7°C in January.

What To Do

The most important ingredients in Moroccon cooking are lemons, olives, figs, dates and almonds. Seafood and fish is more popular than beef, though lamb and poultry are common enough.

What to eat and drink

Tajine: Lamb or poultry stew
Cashew bisteeya: Phyllo dough pie
Couscous with fennel

Mhalbi: Custard
Mescouta: Date cookies
Mint tea

Shopping

Copper vessels, fezes, Berber carpets, leather goods, spices, olives, metal and wood work, hookahs.

Packages

Morocco Tour - 8 Days

Escorted Tours

The best and easiest way to see the highlights is on an escorted tour, where all your travel, accommodation and sightseeing arrangements are well taken care of. A knowledgeable local guide brings history and culture to life as you travel in the comfort of your deluxe coach.

A world leader in budget travel, Cosmos combines the benefit of escorted travel with a great price. Ideal for practical, value-minded travelers. Vacations include comfortable hotels, breakfast and some meals, sightseeing with local guides and the services of an expert Tour Director.

Attractions

Marrakech

Casablanca

Fez

Travel Tips

VISA

http://ambamaroc-india.gov.ma/get-visa/

HOW TO GET THERE

By Air

Emirates and Qatar Airways provide good connections out of India and on certain days Etihad Airways has good connections into Casablanca.

TRANSPORT WITHIN MOROCCO

By Road

If you choose to travel by coach, the Compagnie de Transport Marocains (CTM) and other private companies offer comfort and convenience for a pleasant journey.

Getting Around In Towns

Within cities, choose from taxis, buses and trams (in Casablanca and Rabat). Rates are regulated and all taxis have meters. For a quaint ride, hop aboard a horse-drawn carriage in Marrakesh or Taroudant.

If you decide to rent a car, there are plenty of agencies at your disposal. Cars drive on the right and most vehicles have manual transmissions. Road signs are in French and Arabic. There are national highways that run north-south to serve all of Morocco.

DO'S & DON'TS

Women need to dress appropriately.
Moroccan cab drivers rarely "have change" when you need it. To avoid overpaying, keep your coins.
To stay on the safe side, drink bottled water and even use it to brush your teeth.
Don't expect bathrooms to have toilet paper. Be prepared with your own and also have some hand sanitizer available. A lot of public restrooms will have a small fee as well so if you see an attendant be sure to ask before using the bathroom.