Kingdom of Morocco is the country of all perfumes, a daily invitation to dream....

Different colours, the ochre desert, the snowy peaks of the High Atlas, the palm groves, the fruit trees, the contrasts of the blue sky and the sea, the crowds in the souks with their narrow, winding streets, but also the tranquillity of the southern staging towns and the refinement of the great imperial cities and the magic of the still untouched eastern region. The traveller will find an answer to all his dreams. All he has to do is let himself be carried away by the scents of Morocco.

Morocco is located in northwest Africa. The country is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Algeria to the east and Mauritania to the south. The surface area of Morocco is 710850 km2. The capital of the country and the seat of government is Rabat. The landscape is very contrasting with the Atlas Mountains (highest mountains over 4000 m), the hottest and most hostile rocky desert, agricultural land and beautiful beaches.

For citizens of EU countries, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, USA, UK, Russia and Canada, a valid passport is required. Citizens of other countries should check with their booking office or directly with the consulate.

 If your pet accompanies you, you must bring a health certificate less than 10 days old and a rabies certificate less than 6 months old.

Weather

The weather is very different. Morocco is in season all year round. The rainy season usually lasts from November to April, but during this period there can be dry spells and even no rain at all. In winter there is snow in the Atlas Mountains, while on the coast the temperatures are pleasant. In the summer (July/August) it can be foggy in the morning in the Agadir area.

*It is advisable to bring a jacket for the evenings throughout the year. 

The population of Morocco is approximately 34 million, the annual growth rate is 1.099% and the number of inhabitants is 1.5 million. 

The birth rate is 2.2 children per woman. 98.7% of the population is Muslim, 1.1% is 

The population is made up of 1.2% Christians and 0.2% Jews. About 40% are of Arab origin and about 50% of Berber origin. 

The rest are Europeans, Africans and Asians. It is a young population, with about half of Moroccans 

Moroccans are under 30 years old. The first inhabitants of Morocco were the Berbers, who have been monogamous since time immemorial. 

The official language of the country is Arabic, which is spoken by the majority of the population. Other national languages are the different Berber dialects, Tachelhit (High and Anti-Atlas and Souss), Tamazight (High and Middle Atlas and south of Taza) and Tarifit (Rif and North-East).  Very good communication in French, German and nowadays often also in English. 

Islam is the official religion of Morocco, but coexistence with other religions is perfect (the practice of other revealed religions is guaranteed by the Constitution).

The main economic sectors are industry, agriculture, fishing and tourism. Agriculture still employs more than 50% of the Moroccan population, making it the most important sector of the country's economy. The main products are cereals (durum wheat, rye, corn, oats and millet), pulses, citrus fruits, olives and many other fruits and vegetables. Exports are mainly oranges, cork, olives, dates and wine.

The Moroccan currency is the Dirham and 1 Dirham is divided into 100 Centimes. However, you may hear "Real" in the 

talk about "Real" in the souks. This is the old currency and 1 Real is equal to 20 Centimes. Often people still count with francs, 

100 Francs = 1 Dirham.  More information can be found in the currency/methods of payment section. 

Exchange rate at the beginning of July 2021: for 1 Euro, there are between 10.5 and 11 Dirhams, depending on the bank and the exchange rate of the day.

Learn about the diverse culinary delights of Moroccan cuisine. It combines elements of Arab-Andalusian, Jewish and Berber cuisine; olive oil and refined spice blends give it a special flavour. 

The spice mixtures give it an inimitable flavour. Since the Qur'an forbids Muslims to eat. Since the Koran forbids Muslims to eat pork, the meat on offer is dominated by mutton, veal, lamb and beef; poultry and, somewhat less frequently, goat and camel meat are also available. A rich selection of fish and seafood makes the gourmet's heart beat faster.

At the end of this information, we have compiled a short list of the various Moroccan specialities.

As Morocco is a Muslim country, alcohol generally plays a less important role than in Europe. Consequently, some accommodation does not serve alcohol as it does not have the required licence. However, most accommodation and restaurants do serve alcohol. On request, we will be happy to inform you if any of the accommodation booked for your trip does not serve alcohol. In most cases, it is permitted to bring wine or beer into the accommodation and drink it on the spot if you politely request it. By the way: wine is grown in the Meknes region. Moroccan wines are highly recommended

The Arabic term is the name of the market. Fruit, vegetables on everything from furniture

from furniture to car parts and of course many souvenir items you can find here 

you can find everything here. Under no circumstances should you miss visiting a souk. 

There are weekly souks in the countryside or souks in the medinas of the big cities and everywhere you will hear "Balak balak!"; these shouts announce a man with a "carrossa" (cart) or a donkey carrying goods and ask for caution.

In the North of Morocco, as far as Marrakech, you can travel by train (ONCF) or by bus. From Marrakech to the south, there are only bus connections. There are several major bus companies, the best known being Supratours (ONCF bus), CTM or SATAS. 

Are stopped by a hand signal. The small taxis "Petit-Taxis" have a different colour depending on the city, are only for city traffic and can only take 3 people. Negotiate the price, depending on the city about 10-50 Dirhams per trip. Taxi meters are often only turned on when requested. 

Large taxis (which change colour depending on the city) can be ordered by phone for an extra charge. They charge double the price for city traffic. These taxis are intended for intercity traffic and can carry up to 5-6 people. After 20:00, all taxis charge a night surcharge of 50%.

Tap water is not drinkable, but can be used for washing and, for adults, for brushing their teeth. It is recommended to buy water. For example, mineral water without carbonic acid, such as "Sidi Ali", "Ain Saiss" or "Sidi Harazem" or prepared drinking water such as "Ciel".  Mineral water with carbonic acid is "Oulmes", "Ain Saiss" or a drinking water prepared with carbonic acid is "Bonaqua".

Clean water is an important basis for life - but in many holiday regions it is lacking. That's why water should generally be used as sparingly as possible, for example by taking a short shower instead of a full bath. This is more refreshing in hot climates anyway. To help save water, towels can be used several times, even on holiday. Some hotels offer a special service: towels are only changed when you put them on the floor. Similarly, bed linen does not have to be changed every day. In this way you help to reduce water consumption and the use of environmentally harmful detergents.