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