Morocco Travel Budget

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Below is a list of Morocco's top destinations

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Casablanca, High Atlas, Marrakech, Todra Gorge, Valley of the Kasbahs

Fast Facts

Currency
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Moroccan Dirham (MAD)

Dialing Code

212

Airports

Morocco airports include the following:

* Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport

* Tangier Boukhalef Souahel International Airport

* Fes International Airport

* Rabat-Sal International Airport

Birdlife

Morocco birdlife is fairly diverse, with an estimated 46 Important Bird Areas IBA's) across the country's various habitats. Bird habitats include key fresh water wetlands as well as coastal wetlands, with a number of covered ecosystems ranging from shrub to woodlands, marshes, deserts and forest areas. With a range of beautiful birding areas and a fascinating culture, Morocco remains one of the most popular bird watching areas in Africa.

Conservation

With a number of wildlife and bird species facing extinction, and a high deforestation and desertification rate, with additional problems such as land abuse and over-grazing, Morocco conservation is key to preserving the precious ecosystems within the country. A number of efforts are in place to try and address the country's conservation problems however.

Culture

Morocco culture influences include:

* Literature plays a key role in history and tradition

* Food is an important social pastime

* Fabric and clothing are part of the country's cultural identity

* Art plays a vital role in past and current cultures

* Film is a fairly new but thriving culture form

Health

Morocco health care is typically third world, despite the larger cities having fairly adequate facilities many towns do not have high hygiene levels and disease is fairly common in some of the smaller towns. To ensure that you stay healthy and safe, ensure that you follow basic precautions, and keep vitamins plus a first aid box on hand on your travels.

AIDS

Morocco has a fairly low AIDS rate, with approximately 21,000 adults living with HIV/AIDS by the end of 2007 at a rate of 1.0%. As a very conservative Muslim country, sex outside marriage is seen as a criminal offense, which could play a significant part in the low AIDS rate.

Vaccinations

The following Morocco inoculations are required:

* Diphtheria

* Hepatitis A

* Rabies

* Tetanus

* Typhoid

Languages

Moroccan languages include:

* Moroccan Arabic (official language)

* Hassaniyya Arabic

* Standard Arabic

* Spanish

* Tachelhit

Money

Morocco money and banking info includes the following:

* Moroccan Dirhams can only be obtained in Morocco, usually through ATMs

* Banking hours are Monday-Thursday from 08h30-12h30 and 15h00-18h30 and Friday from 08h30-1200 and 15h00-18h30

* Dollars, Pounds and Euros are cheapest and easiest to exchange

* Credit cards are accepted in the larger hotels, restaurants and shops

* ATMs are widely available and often accept foreign cards such as Visa

Phrase

Useful Moroccan Arabic phrases include:

* Thank you - Choukran

* Good bye - B slema

* Good morning - Sabba elkir

* How are you? - La bas?

* How much - Shahal taman?

Plants

Morocco plant life varies, with trees such as juniper, pine, cedar and oak, to dry shrub and grasslands with sparse desert areas in between. Wetland areas contain marsh vegetation, and there are also a number of palms to be found throughout the country. With a varied climate, Morocco's plant life is mostly fast growing and strong, although the country also faces problems from deforestation and desertification.

People

Morocco people includes the following groups:

* Arab-Berber 99.1%

* Other 0.7%

* Jewish 0.2%

Safety Tips

Morocco safety tips include the following:

* Avoid large crowds or protests that could turn violent

* There is a fairly large terrorist threat in Morocco so be on guard at all times

* Road safety is a big concern and accidents are common

* The crime rate is fairly low but is growing ' especially in busy cities

* Do not walk around alone after dark and keep all valuables safe and out of sight when walking in the daytime

Religion

Morocco religion includes the following groups:

* Islam 99.7%
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* Christianity 0.3%

* Baha'i 0.1%

* Judaism

by: Tania Wheeler

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