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