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Museums
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Inhabited since prehistoric
times, with a culture that goes back thirty centuries, at the
cross-roads of Roman, Berber and Arab civilizations, Morocco is
rich in museums overflowing with treasures.
These magical
places are entirely devoted to admiration. The touch of a master
transforms the humblest objects into masterpieces. Carpets,
pottery, garments or arms, here everything is a work of art.
As the representation of humans or animals is contrary to the
teachings of Islam, artists have channeled all their creative
effort into producing infinite variations of abstract, geometric
or stylized motifs.
Moroccan
museums are very often monuments in their own right. Even empty,
they would be well worth a visit.
For the shimmering quality
of the colors, the richness of materials and the subtleties of
form, a visit to the museums of Morocco is not merely an
introduction to part of humanity's heritage; it is in fact an
opportunity to experience a total enchantment of the spirit and
the senses...
National museums are generally closed on Tuesdays.
Those museums located in government office buildings may be
closed at weekends.
Opening hours
vary from one museum to another. They open between 08.30 and
09.30, and close between 17.30 and 18.30, usually closing for
one hour at lunch time (check locally).
For more
information, please contact:
Ministry of Culture
Avenue Mohamed V, quartier des Ministères, Rabat
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Morocco most visited cities:
- - Casablanca,
Morocco
- Rabat,
Morocco
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Meknes,
Morocco
- Fes,
Morocco
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Erfoud/Marzouga, Morocco
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Ouarzazate, Morocco
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Marrakech, Morocco
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Asni, Morocco
- Essaouira,
Morocco
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Agadir,
Morocco
-Taroudant,
Morocco
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Tangiers,
Morocco
Travel
to Morocco by
plane
Morocco has twelve international airports:
Agadir, AI Hoceima, Casablanca, Dakhla, Fez, Laâyoune, Marrakech, Ouarzazate,
Oujda, Rabat-Sale, Tangier and Tetouan. Royal Air Maroc and other leading
international and charter airlines provide fast and regular services from
major cities in Europe, North America and the Middle East. For example:
Casablanca is around 1 hour by air from Madrid, 3 hours from Paris and
6/30 hours from New York.
Travel to Morocco
by
car, train, and boat
To drive to Morocco,
you head for Algerians in Spain. You can travel by car, motorbike, coach
or car sleeper. You can cross the Straits of Gibraltar by car ferry to
Tangier (2h30) or Ceuta ( lh30). Ferries aise operate from Sete (France)
to Tangier (the crossing takes 36 hours) and from Almeria to Nador or
Melilla.
There is no particular formality required of motorists. However, selling
a vehicle or leaving it as surety are prohibited. insurance is compulsory.
Obtain a green card before your departure or at the frontier. For caravans,
trailers and motor boats, a customs certificate or triptych is required.
You are advised to obtain an international camping and caravanning passbook.
Cars, caravans and mobile homes are not allowed to stay in Morocco more
than 6 months.
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Visiting
Historic Sites in Morocco:
You will be fascinated by the masterpieces in the
Museum of Moroccan Art housed in the palatial Dar El Makhzen in Tangier,
the superb Roman mosaic of the Three Graces in the Archaeological Museum
in Tetouan, the sublime Dar Jamaï Museum in Meknes, the not-to-be missed
Rabat archaeological Museum, the Oudaïa Museum with its exceptional collection
of carpets, the superb Moroccan ceramics in the Dar Batha Museum in Fez
or the sumptuous Dar Si Saïd Museum in Marrakech... Morocco abounds with
museums overflowing with treasures. Civilization in Morocco goes back
to prehistoric times - thirty centuries that have included Roman, Berber
and Arab cultures. This rich past has left impressive ruins at Larache,
Lixus, Cotta, Banasa or Volubilis and some surprising cave dwellings at
Tarraga, Tamegoul, Merkala, Taourirt, Erfoud, Taous and, the most impressive,
Foum El Hassan.
Hiking and
Trekking in Morocco
With its four mountain
ranges, a dozen summits over 4,000 meters (about 13,000 feet) high, 400
over 3,000 meters, and all of them accessible to people in good physical
condition, Morocco offers exceptional hiking opportunities. On foot in
the Sirwa, the Sargho and the Rif, on skis in the cedar forests of the
Middle Atlas; a combination of skis and mules in the High Atlas, or cannoning;
every season reveals a different aspect of nature. The Moroccan mountains
are beautiful and wild - yet they are well organized for hikers with qualified
guides and monitors available, a network of refuges, mules for hire and
cross-country bikes.
Spas
and Thermal Cures in Morocco
There
are a thousand and one ways to do yourself good by taking the plunge in
Morocco. In particular there are the soothing waters of Moulay Yacoub
(close to Fez) which give relief to rheumatism, skin and respiratory problems
in a spa with ultra-modem medical and hotel facilities. There is also
a thalasso therapy institute at Casablanca: The Lido
Sailing,
Yachting and Water Skiing in Morocco.
Cast
off at Al-Hoceima and head your boat out towards the Straits of Gibraltar,
pass the ramparts and tie up in the port of El-Jadida, taste the oysters
at Oualidia, anchor in a wild creek to the north of Agadir and take in
some water skiing. Whether you prefer sail or power boats, there are 3,000
km of Moroccan coast to choose from, plus all the opportunities offered
by the natural and artificial lakes.
Fishing
in Morocco.
The
trout is of course the queen of fresh water fish. It can be fished in
the oueds (rivers) and becomes a real sport in the gorges. Pike, black
bass, perch, roach, carp, eels and barbets abound in the lakes. (Season
from May - June according to species). Bonitos, sea perch, mullet, Chad
and sea bream are abundant in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Underwater
fishing along the entire coast is quite enchanting. Several ports are
equipped for deep sea fishing: Dakhla in the Sahara and Mohammedia near
Casablanca for example... tuna, swordfish, marlin, grouper and barracudas
are plentiful.
Hunting in
Morocco.
Quail, doves,
snipe, teal, grouse, pheasants, thrushes, pigeons and even wild boars
flourish in vast reserves. The season varies according to species: From
October to March for most game and June to July for doves.
Four
Wheel Drive
Morocco
hosts the greatest international competitions. The Paris-Dakar and Atlas
Rallies have shown the breathtaking Moroccan landscapes to the world.
Thousands of kilometers of track give enthusiasts a wide range of challenges
to choose from. Exciting trips with unique and attractive objectives:
An Imilchil engagement party, a moussem in the High Atlas, sunrise over
the Merzouga dunes, or a search for wild sheep in the Dadés gorges...
rom the tiny "quad" to the heavy long chassis four wheel drive,
with or without driver and/or camping equipment, the choice is yours.
Riding
in Morocco
The
horses are superb and the country ideal, so relax and enjoy the pleasures
of riding amid fabulous scenery. Gallop the length of the long white beaches,
among the dunes and through the forest of century-old oaks. You can also
play polo, jump, or take part in races...
Skiing
in Morocco
You
can ski during several months of the year. Alpine skiing on the powdery
snow in the High Atlas, at Oukaïmeden, only 70 km from Marrakesh, or the
winter sports at Mischliffen in the Middle Atlas on the doorstep of Meknes
and Fez. These resorts are equipped with ski lifts. Fans of cross-country
skiing aise have a wide choice: the massifs in the Rif, the Middle and
High Atlas all offer exciting itineraries.
Surfing
and Windsurfing in Morocco
The
Atlantic breakers, the propitious winds of the Mediterranean and huge
lakes - amateurs and professionals alike will find everything they need
at the many Moroccan "spots". Some, such as Essaouira or Dar
Bouazza near Casablanca, are world famous and host major international
competitions.
Golf
in Morocco
Golf
is a growing national passion in Morocco, with superb facilities in a
setting of varied and magnificent landscapes. Major national as well as
international competitions attract golfers from ail over the world. The
most famous is the Hassan II Trophy held on the famous Red Course at the
Royal Dar-Es-Salaam Golf Club in Rabat, which classified among the most
spectacular golf courses in the world.
There are fourteen courses in the country, a number that rises every year.
You can contemplate the eternal snows on the Atlas in Marrakesh, breathe
the fragrance of the pines and cedars on the hills around Tangier, enjoy
the hundred-year-old oaks in the forest at Rabat, the joyful colors of
the heather, tamarisk and junipers at Cabo Negro, the dunes at Agadir,
at Benslimane, El Jadida, Mohammedia, Ouarzazate, Fez, Casablanca, Settat
and play right at the heart of the Imperial city of Meknes, in the Splendid
park of the Royal Palace.
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The Moroccan currency is
the Dirham (DH) divided into 100 centimes. There are 10, 20, 50, 100 and
200 DH notes, 1, 5 and 10 DH coins and 5, 10, 20 and 50 centime coins.
You can only obtain Dirhams in Morocco. Do not change money in the streets,
it is illegal. The best place to change it is at a bank or approved change
office (indicated by a golden sign). No commission is charged and you
will be given a slip which will be required at the end of your stay to
change any remaining Dirhams back into the original currency.
You can withdraw money in banks with a credit card and a check book, or
directly from a cash dispenser in some large towns. Credit cards are generally
accepted in major hotels, shops and restaurants, and sometimes even in
the souks!
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Climate
in Morocco
Average temperatures
on a yearly basis per city
|
City |
°C |
°F |
| Agadir |
23 |
73 |
| Al
Hoceima |
19 |
66 |
|
Casablanca |
21 |
69 |
|
Essaouira |
21 |
69 |
| Fès |
19 |
66 |
|
Marrakesh |
22 |
71 |
| Meknès |
20 |
68 |
|
Ouarzazate |
18 |
64 |
| Oujda |
19 |
66 |
| Rabat |
22 |
71 |
|
Tangier |
19 |
66 |
Distances between the
major cities (in Kilometers)
| |
Agadir |
|
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Casablanca |
490
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Casablanca
|
|
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Essaouira |
173
|
359
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Essaouira
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|
|
|
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| Fès |
826
|
291
|
640
|
Fès
|
|
|
|
|
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Marrakech |
257
|
241
|
176
|
464
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Marrakech
|
|
|
|
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Ouarzazate |
375
|
445
|
370
|
678
|
204
|
Ouarzazate
|
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|
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Rabat |
627
|
93
|
454
|
198
|
334
|
538
|
Rabat
|
|
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Taroudant |
80
|
615
|
262
|
906
|
223
|
297
|
517
|
Taroudant
|
|
Zagora |
546
|
616
|
551
|
849
|
375
|
171
|
709
|
468
|
|
Tineghir |
544
|
614
|
726
|
509
|
373
|
169
|
707
|
464
|
|
Erfoud |
760
|
607
|
762
|
421
|
589
|
385
|
619
|
682
|
|
Midelt |
672
|
390
|
844
|
204
|
415
|
415
|
402
|
501
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Health issue in Morocco
Morocco is a healthy country,
however a certain number of minimal precautions should be taken, particularly
in the south: avoid water from oueds (rivers) and itinerant water sellers.
Refresh yourself with the excellent bottled spring water: Sidi Harazem,
Imouzzer and Sidi Ali are still waters, while Oulmès is sparkling. If
you are prone to intestinal problems, take an appropriate medicine with
you. Make enquiries before swimming in a oued (river) or a lake. Take
precautions against insect bites and sunburn. If necessary, tourist offices
and major hotels can put you in touch with doctors who speak English,
French or other languages.
Inoculations
No vaccination certificate is required for visitors coming from Europe
or America. An anti- cholera vaccination certificate may be required of
visitors coming from areas where this disease is prevalent. Anti-malarial
treatment is not necessary
No vaccination certificate is required for visitors coming from Europe
or America. An anti- cholera vaccination certificate may be required of
visitors coming from areas where this disease is prevalent. Anti-malarial
treatment is not necessary
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220 volts in new buildings,
110 in older ones, sometimes both - make enquiries. Power points are of
the French type. The frequency used is 50 Hz
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Do not forget your passport
and check its validity. If your trip is organized by a travel agent, groups
of more than three people from some countries require no more than an
identity card. Some nationalities need to have a visa. Ask the Moroccan
Consulate for information. A "tourist" visit is limited to three
months. If you take your pet with you, obtain a health certificate no
more than 10 days old, as well as an anti rabies certificate less than
6 months old. You can temporarily import most of your personal effects
into Morocco without any formalities in quantities corresponding to normal
tourist activity. For example: Two tennis racquets, two pairs of skis,
one tent and camping equipment, a camcorder, a camera, a Walkman, a pair
of binoculars... If you have any doubts contact the Moroccan Consulate.
Restrictions apply to:
- Alcohol (1 bottle of
wine and 1 bottle of spirits or 3 bottles of wine per adult) and tobacco
(200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 g of tobacco per adult).
- Arms and ammunition
for hunting (shotguns are prohibited).
- Professional photographic
equipment. But no problem for your souvenir photographs.
We
remind you that it is forbidden to import or export Dirhams.
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