| Morocco is a wonderful Country with some | | | | popular tourist destinations like Casablanca |
| majestic mountain ranges, great coastline and | | | | and Marrakech will be slightly more |
| some of the most intriguing Cities on the | | | | expensive. A budget of $25 a day should |
| Continent. Many travellers end up in the | | | | suffice, if you are not bothered about eating |
| Country to sample life in the famous Cities | | | | in restaurants and dont mind staying in |
| of Casablanca, Marrakech and Rabat and most | | | | guesthouses. Travel around the country is |
| are not disappointed by what they find. The | | | | good value, but you should be careful when |
| people are very friendly as well and the | | | | dealing with taxi drivers, especially in |
| infrastructure is very good for the region | | | | tourist hotspots. |
| and it is getting better with the current | | | | |
| Government aiming to increase tourist numbers | | | | The Sights – There are so many things |
| to the Country. | | | | to see and experience in this wonderful |
| | | | Country and the fact is that you will not |
| The best time to visit Morocco is during the | | | | have the time to visit them all and all |
| spring and autumn when it is cooler and more | | | | though this is a shame, remember it is |
| comfortable. The summer can be a good time to | | | | important to enjoy this visit and that you |
| visit the coastal areas, but the interior of | | | | can visit again in the future. |
| the country will be uncomfortably hot. The | | | | |
| winter can get quite cold in the north though | | | | Obviously, some of the most well known |
| the further south you go, the days will get | | | | attractions of the Country are some of the |
| warmer, however, night time will still be | | | | best with the Imperial Cities of Fez, Meknes, |
| chilly. | | | | Marrakech and Casablanca, all amazing |
| | | | destinations with plenty to do and see. |
| Health wise – There is a small risk | | | | Walking through the bazaars and backstreets |
| from Malaria in the extreme south of the | | | | has got to be one of the highlights of |
| Country, but many do not believe it is worth | | | | visiting Morocco – Morocco also has |
| the effort of taking anti-malarial | | | | some splendid hiking opportunities, with the |
| medication. Consult your doctor before coming | | | | most popular being the High Atlas with the |
| to this conclusion, it is better to be safe | | | | impressive Jebel Toubkal. What should be |
| than sorry! Altitude sickness can occur in | | | | remembered is that there are alternatives to |
| the mountains and you should be prepared for | | | | this popular destination, with the Anti Atlas |
| this. The medical services in Morocco are | | | | to the south and the rarely visited and |
| average and serious injuries and illness may | | | | wilder Rif Mountains near Tangiers and |
| lead to evacuation by air to Spain. | | | | Chefchaouen. |
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| Visas and Documents – Most visitors to | | | | The mighty ruins of Volubulis are the largest |
| Morocco will be able to visit the Country | | | | Roman remains in Morocco and it is now a |
| without a visa and be able to stay for up to | | | | World Heritage listed site. It is one of many |
| three months on arrival. Israeli citizens | | | | ruins across the north of the Country, but |
| will have to apply for a month long visa | | | | none are in the magnitude of this site which |
| before departure. If you are coming from a | | | | lies close to Meknes. |
| country or region that is affected by yellow | | | | |
| fever or cholera you will need to prove that | | | | While some may not consider it a highlight, |
| you have been vaccinated, most clinics or | | | | travelling down the Western Sahara to |
| doctors issue certificates with the | | | | Mauritania is an adventure and a must for |
| vaccination. | | | | many overland travellers making their way to |
| | | | West Africa. It may be an uncomfortable ride, |
| Cost – Morocco is relatively | | | | but think of all the fabulous anecdotes you |
| inexpensive to travel around, though the | | | | can tell your friends. |