Morocco

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Means of transport recommended in town

Recommendation

`Small taxis' of different colour according to the cities are a practical and relatively cheap option (they are equipped with taxometers).
Buses are not very reliable and dilapidated.

Maps of urban networks

Maporama
Mapblast
UT Library on line
ViaMichelin

Transportation from Airport to City Centre:

Airport	Distance	Taxi	Bus	Train	Car rental
Rabat - Sale (RBA)	9 km / 6 miles	private cars and shuttle vans			Available
Casablanca - Mohammed V (CMN)	25 km / 16 miles	MAD 200-300 / 30-40 min	MAD 20 / 45 min	MAD 35 / 30 min	Available
Marrakech - Menara (RAK)	6 km / 4 miles	MAD 60 / 10-15 min	MAD 3		Available

Means of transport recommended in the rest of the country

Recommendation

There is a railroad in the Tangier-Fes-Marrakech triangle. Though not very fast, it is a comfortable and relatively reliable option.
Apart from this route, there exists a rather dense bus network. Best maintained are those of CTM and Supratours.
To access more isolated areas, "big taxis" must be taken. Several seats can be bought if one is in a hurry.

Rail companies

Railway National Office

Airlines

You can consult the list of airlines banned within the EU. Look also the rating of the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Traveling by yourself

Recommendation

Driving during night is not recommended.
Generally, prudence is required as Moroccan drivers are unpredictable and accidents are frequent.

Road maps

Morocco Weather
Map of the Ministry of Transports, for each region
7 dragons

Find an itinerary

Morocco itinerary
Marocou

Different forms of tourism

Historical

Agadir, Fes, Marrakech, Meknes, Ouarzazate, Tangier must be visited, as also numerous sites entered in the world heritage of the Unesco: the Ait-Ben-Haddou Ksar, la Essaouira medina, those of Fes, Marrakech, Tetouan, the historical city of Meknes, the Portuguese city of Mazagan and the archaeological site of Volubilis.

Cultural

One can appreciate the time-honoured works of tanner artisans in Tétouan or the special atmosphere of a riad in Marrakech. In a more modern range, there are the Arab-Andalusian or Berber musical concerts, the villa of Arts in Casablanca and the Majorelle villa at Casablanca.

Nature

Morocco impresses by the variety of its countrysides: forests of the Rif, plains lined with orchards, and the Middle-Atlas, mountain tops of the High-Atlas, rock and sand deserts in the South.

Religious

The Hassan II mosque in Casablanca is one of the biggest in the world.

Thermal

As of now there are only 2 important sites, Moulay Yaacoub and Sidi Harazem near Fès, but the sector is being fully developed.

Beach

The Agadir beach, several kilometers long is world famous.
The Mediterranean beaches, around Tétouan in particular, are also very pleasant.

Winter sports

Alpine skiing and ski-touring are practiced during winter in the High-Atlas, mainly in the Oukaïmeden and in the mountains of Toubkal.

Outdoor activities

Possibilities are varied and significant: mountain sports (trekking, ski, rafting), sea sports (sailing, jet-ski, water-skiing), golf, parachuting, etc.

Shopping

Moroccan craft industry, in particular the carpets as also leather articles and potteries, is much appreciated. The souk of big cities offer business possibilities.
Argan oil, distinct in the world, is also sought for its numerous virtues.

Tourism organizations

National Office of Tourism
Administration of Tourisme

Health and safety

Health precautions

No vaccination is required for international voyages. The risk of malaria (exclusively in the benign form of P. vivax) is limited from May to October in certain households of certain rural areas of the following provinces: Al Hoceima, Chefchaouen, Khouribga and Taounate. Disease prevention recommended. To protect oneself against the traveler's diarrhea (tourista), it is recommended to avoid foods which are more at risk: pre-cooked dishes and cold soups; seafood, meats, undercooked fish and raw vegetables as well as fruits not peeled by oneself. Drinking water must be boiled, filtered or consumed in sealed bottles. Decontaminating tablets (Hydroclonazone, Micropur) are partially effective.
Drinking water is supplied in all the big cities and in certain villages, but it is recommended to drink mineral water. Wash fruits and vegetables carefully. Consume well done meats. Avoid bathing in the wadis and dams.

International hospitals

There are relatively few international hospitals.
Nevertheless, one can cite the Cheikh Zaid International Hospital in Rabat and the Ifrane International Hospital.

For further information on sanitary conditions

MD Travel Health
CDC Traveler's Health

For further information on safety conditions

Site of the US Department of State
Chaka Travel

Time difference and climate

Time and time difference

It is %T:%M %A in Rabat (GMT during winter and GMT+1 during summer)

Summer time period

+1h between May 31 and September 28 (since this year)