Tourism in Morocco.

Morocco is a crossroads between East and West, North and South, given its location. Less than three hours by plane from Europe, seven hours of America and four o'clock in the Middle East.
Visitors will discover incredible diversity of landscapes: the broad beaches of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, dunes, ergs and the oases of the Sahara desert, mountains and snow of the High Atlas and the fertile plains of Littoral .
It also discover a country where every city it evokes a world cultural traditional Fez, Marrakech Pearl of the South, the European Casablanca, Tangier the cosmopolitan resort of Agadir, Essaouira authentic, Ouarzazate the door of the Sahara, Meknes Imperial, Tetouan the Arab-Andalusian, Nador the shopping ...
Tourists discover national and international festivals that highlight the culture and art of Morocco. As a result, some Moroccan cities are home throughout the years events of such magnitude artistic, cultural, and media.
    

Religion.

The footprint of religion is very strong in Morocco. The call of the muezzin five times a day, will remind you. Friday prayers empty streets, while Ramadan disrupts the life of the country for one month. Since Lyautey, Moroccan mosques are forbidden to non-Muslims, with the notable exception of the Hassan II mosque in Casablanca, the entry fee, however. The greatest respect for Islam is for everyone; avoid eating, smoking in public during Ramadan or photograph of the faithful in prayer ... The most faithful of other religions can practice, however, in Morocco (cathedral, church, temple ...).

Currency.

The Moroccan currency is the dirham (DH) divided into 100 cents. There are notes of 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 DH, parts 1, 5 and 10 DH and 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents. You can obtain dirhams in Morocco. Do not change money in the streets is illegal. You have every interest to go through banks or establishments (with a golden sign) they do not take commission and issue a voucher that will be essential at the end of your stay to converting your dirhams in balance original currency. You can withdraw money in banks with a credit card and checkbook, or directly to distributors in some major cities. Credit cards are widely accepted in major hotels, shops and restaurants, and even in the souks!

Fuel.

The super unleaded is not everywhere, although its distribution expands. But outside major cities, you may have difficulty finding it. Rental cars usually operate at super, with the exception of 4x4 (diesel) - Average prices: super unleaded: 7.50 DH / l; ordinary: 7 DH / liter diesel: 4 DH / l. If you leave the main roads, it is recommended to the full as soon as you have the opportunity. Do not be in reserve as you may have difficulty finding a pump at the appropriate time.

Water.

It is a scarce resource in Morocco, which acts as a brake on development. The irrigation, provision of water is essential to the very existence of agriculture in regions where rainfall is less than 400 mm: it is in Morocco in all regions south of Parallel El Jadida, with the exception of the Atlas Mountains. If the water is drinkable major cities, it can not be administered without risk to babies or young children (parasites or germs).

Hashish and drugs.

In Morocco, possession and consumption of drugs is severely punished. Do not count on the indulgence of the authorities because of your nationality or your membership in the embassy.

Forces.

We remind you that the speed limit is 40 km / h in town. A red light "grilled" in flagrante delicto will cost 400 DH. The Moroccan police are very vigilant, particularly around major crossroads.


Religion.

The footprint of religion is very strong in Morocco. The call of the muezzin five times a day, will remind you. Friday prayers empty streets, while Ramadan disrupts the life of the country for one month. Since Lyautey, Moroccan mosques are forbidden to non-Muslims, with the notable exception of the Hassan II mosque in Casablanca, the entry fee, however. The greatest respect for Islam is for everyone; avoid eating, smoking in public during Ramadan or photograph of the faithful in prayer ... The most faithful of other religions can practice, however, in Morocco (cathedral, church, temple ...).

Parking.

Parking in the city poses no problems, outside the 10-12h and 16-19h, despite automobile traffic is growing. Each sidewalk is monitored by a guard, who lay nonchalant an eye on your vehicle for five minutes or all day, with a dirham, tariff "trade union". For ten to twenty dirhams more, it can wash the inside and outside your car. If you frequently park downtown, be sure to always change for you. In recent years, parking meters have appeared in major cities. Count 2 DH / h. Beware of the shoe that not only will cost about 20 DH but a long wait, and excess time.

Vocabulary.

Here are some expressions that will help you in the beginning you better integrated into daily life in Morocco. Widespread understanding of French Morocco should not deter you learn Arabic!

- Yes: Na'ama, iyah
- Not: the
- Thank you: Choukrane, luck hallaoufik
- Nothing: afwan
- Hello: es salaam alaikum (answer alaikum salam)
- Are you okay? : Labes?
- Goodbye: b'slama
- That's all, that's enough: Safi, baraka
- Agree: wakha (kh is pronounced like the Spanish J, r hoarse)

Emergencies.

Here are some numbers to avoid being caught (attention, they differ for most numbers French):
Police and rescue: 19 (fixed phones), 112 (a mobile phone).
Firefighters and emergency: 15. Royal: 177; Information: 160. International inquiries: 120.
SAMU Rabat: 037 73.73.73. SAMU Casablanca: 022 25 25 25
SAMU Marrakech: 044 40 40 40; SAMU Agadir: 048 82 88 88