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Below is a list of Morocco's top destinations, click on the link to view all details and tours. Casablanca, High Atlas, Marrakech, Todra Gorge, Valley of the Kasbahs
Fast Facts Currency 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 IBAs) across the countrys 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 countrys 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 countrys 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, Moroccos 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%
Christianity 0.3%
Baha'i 0.1%
Judaism
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