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Morocco VISAS
UK , EU, Aus, NZ, Can, & USA nationals resident in the UK do not require a visit at present to enter Morocco . Please check if you are from another country. RSA ( South Africa ) passport holders may need to obtain visas in advance of arrival. If an RSA passport holder, please check your personal visa requirements carefully.
A full passport with one full blank page and at least 12 months validity beyond date of exit from Morocco is essential. Please note that the visa requirements, costs and validity dates could change after you have received your pre-departure information. Please double-check all visa requirements with the Moroccan embassy at least one month before travel as the above is intended as a guide.
Visa procurement is subject to change and remains the responsibility of the client and not that of on the go.
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voltage
220 Volts. Sockets are of the European, 2 pronged variety. If taking a camera, mobile phone or hairdryer, be sure to pack a power adaptor.
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health advice
Please visit your local GP or health clinic for professional up to date advice on what vaccinations you need, but generally if visiting Morocco it is recommended that you be vaccinated for Tetanus and Polio, if you haven't had a booster in the last ten years. Food and waterborne diseases are more common, so we recommend vaccinations for Typhoid (valid 3 years) and Hepatitis A (validity varies).
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climate
Temperatures in Morocco are generally high, particularly during the summer months from May to September, when the sun can be fierce and temperatures are at industrial levels, so take plenty of sunscreen! In winter (October to February), it does become cooler, especially in the evenings - so take a jacket and some long-sleeved tops and trousers. It is also much chillier in the High Atlas so if you are undertaking our trekking expedition make sure pack a jacket and plenty of layers.
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time
Morocco is on GMT so its the same time as it is in the UK.
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money
Exchange rate GBP £1 = 14.4 Dirham USD $1 - 07.4 Dirham (subject to fluctuation).
Exchange facilities are available at various bureau de changes and banks in major towns and most towns have ATMs. Be prepared when travelling into the Atlas Mountains and have a supply of cash on you as ATMs are scarce. |
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food glorious food
Moroccan cooking is characterized by rich spices, with mixtures that combine anywhere from ten to a hundred spices. Couscous is traditional chow and often cooked with spices, vegetables, nuts, and raisins. It’s a meal in itself, though is often topped with rich stews and roasted meats. Lamb is a principal meat and is cooked until tender enough to be pulled apart and eaten with the fingers. Tagines are a very common dish served in Morocco; they consist of a fruity meat and vegetable stew cooked for some time in a clay dish. Fish is a speciality in the coastal town of Essaouira, which has a whole wide range of restaurants serving reasonably prices tasty seafood dishes.
Moroccan desserts are really sweet and rich! A common desert is kaab el ghzal (‘gazelle’s horns’), which is a pastry stuffed with almond paste and topped with sugar. Try also honey cakes, which are essentially pretzel-shaped pieces of dough deep-fried and dipped into a hot pot of honey and sprinkled with sesame seeds! If these fail to impress, you can't go wrong with the delicious ice cream!
Vegetarians be warned. There is not a huge amount of choice for vege's so be prepared to eat rather bland food, lots of bread, omelettes, simple pasta dishes and cous cous. If you request a vegetable tagine be aware that they are likely to just serve up a standard tagine minus the meat, so the sauce is unlikely to be vegetarian.
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shopping
Morocco is a shoppers paradise. The souks of Fes, Marrakech and Meknes are full of pottery, carpets & killims, leather goods, spices and cloth. Thuya wood products are found predominantly at Essaouira, where you'll also find an amazing array of jewellery shops/stalls. Carpets and kilims are a speciality in the High Atlas. Asilah is renowned for its art and Fes is best for traditional pottery and leather goods. Marrakech sells everything from tagines to false teeth and squashed hedgehogs!!
Shopping in souks of Marrakech is fun but be prepared to be hassled, a lot! If you're looking for a more relaxed shopping experience where you can browse without getting the third degree then Essaouira is the best port of call. Remember to barter for your goods, you should only pay approx half the original asking price.
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