A Morocco Travel Guide
27/04/07 11:56
Welcome to Morocco, a land of mystery and contrasts.
She has modern cities and medinas that date back more
than a thousand years. You can relax in the lap of
luxury or rough it in the mountains. The choices you
have, here, are plentiful.
Morocco is an old country. It has been home to
ancient Phoenicians, Romans, Jews and Vandals. The
Arabs arrived on the scene in the 7th century AD.
However, even before the Phoenicians arrived, Morocco
was inhabited by an indigenous people known as the
Berbers whose descendants still live here today.
Following a basic Morocco Travel Guide will ensure that you have a positive experience on your holiday. Morocco is a safe country in which to travel. Morocco is a Muslim country. Consider this when packing. Wearing modest clothing is suggested for both men and women. You will find the Moroccan people are warm and friendly. They are genuine, generous, and easy going.
You will find Morocco is hot from May to September. It ranges from humid near the coast to very dry, especially the farther inland you go. The mountain sun is very intense. So don’t forget sunscreen and a wide brim hat! From November to April, Morocco is cooler and is still cold in the mountains. Moreover, expect snowy conditions at higher altitudes and cool rainy spells near the coast. Bring warm, waterresistant clothing.
In our Morocco Travel Guide on the website, it is suggested that you pack light. Don’t forget to bring comfortable clothes to wear and shoes for walking. In Morocco, you will do lots of walking, whether you are visiting the sights or going through the impressive medinas.
Many airlines fly to Morocco. You can check with the Morocco tour operators at Journey Beyond Travel about this information because it is always changing.
Visas to enter Morocco are not generally needed. There are some exceptions, however. South African, Israeli and Zimbabwean residents do need to obtain a visa from their nearest consulate. You must have a validate passport with sufficient blank pages. If you have questions, it is always a good idea to check with the Moroccan Embassy.
You don’t need any particular vaccinations to enter Morocco. Just make sure your inoculations are up to date. Most over the counter medicines can be purchased at local pharmacies in country. Do, however, bring an ample supply of any prescription medicines you are taking. A small first aid kit with anti-diarrhea, upset stomach, indigestion or heartburn medicine is also a good idea. Motion sickness medicine is useful for the mountainous roads. Don’t forget sunscreen, and lip protection along with the usual First Aid kit items.
While Journey Beyond Travel attempts to get our travelers off the beaten path on their excursions, we do sugges that you visit Marrakech, Fez, Meknes, Volubilis, Ifrane, Sahara Desert, Ziz Valley Oasis, the Dades & Todra Gorges, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, the High Atlas Mountains, Essaouira, Rabat & Sale, Asilah, and if you have time to spare, the northern cities of Tangier, Tetouan, and even Chefchaouen. Some of these places have been listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list and in 1,000 Places To See Before You Die by Patricia Schultz.
Many types of architecture are found in Morocco from square adobe huts in the mountains to lavish Palaces and colonial-styled homes in the cities. Other unique structures to see would be the mosques and minarets, mausoleums, babs (medina entrances) and riads (traditional Moroccan houses).
Morocco has a varied landscape ranging from beaches to mountains, from forests to deserts, and everything in between. From Roman ruins and ancient medinas to the ultra-hip and modern Casablanca, Morocco has it all.
Written by: Carole Morris, JBT Correspondent
Brought to you by: Morocco Travel at Journey Beyond Travel
Following a basic Morocco Travel Guide will ensure that you have a positive experience on your holiday. Morocco is a safe country in which to travel. Morocco is a Muslim country. Consider this when packing. Wearing modest clothing is suggested for both men and women. You will find the Moroccan people are warm and friendly. They are genuine, generous, and easy going.
You will find Morocco is hot from May to September. It ranges from humid near the coast to very dry, especially the farther inland you go. The mountain sun is very intense. So don’t forget sunscreen and a wide brim hat! From November to April, Morocco is cooler and is still cold in the mountains. Moreover, expect snowy conditions at higher altitudes and cool rainy spells near the coast. Bring warm, waterresistant clothing.
In our Morocco Travel Guide on the website, it is suggested that you pack light. Don’t forget to bring comfortable clothes to wear and shoes for walking. In Morocco, you will do lots of walking, whether you are visiting the sights or going through the impressive medinas.
Many airlines fly to Morocco. You can check with the Morocco tour operators at Journey Beyond Travel about this information because it is always changing.
Visas to enter Morocco are not generally needed. There are some exceptions, however. South African, Israeli and Zimbabwean residents do need to obtain a visa from their nearest consulate. You must have a validate passport with sufficient blank pages. If you have questions, it is always a good idea to check with the Moroccan Embassy.
You don’t need any particular vaccinations to enter Morocco. Just make sure your inoculations are up to date. Most over the counter medicines can be purchased at local pharmacies in country. Do, however, bring an ample supply of any prescription medicines you are taking. A small first aid kit with anti-diarrhea, upset stomach, indigestion or heartburn medicine is also a good idea. Motion sickness medicine is useful for the mountainous roads. Don’t forget sunscreen, and lip protection along with the usual First Aid kit items.
While Journey Beyond Travel attempts to get our travelers off the beaten path on their excursions, we do sugges that you visit Marrakech, Fez, Meknes, Volubilis, Ifrane, Sahara Desert, Ziz Valley Oasis, the Dades & Todra Gorges, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, the High Atlas Mountains, Essaouira, Rabat & Sale, Asilah, and if you have time to spare, the northern cities of Tangier, Tetouan, and even Chefchaouen. Some of these places have been listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list and in 1,000 Places To See Before You Die by Patricia Schultz.
Many types of architecture are found in Morocco from square adobe huts in the mountains to lavish Palaces and colonial-styled homes in the cities. Other unique structures to see would be the mosques and minarets, mausoleums, babs (medina entrances) and riads (traditional Moroccan houses).
Morocco has a varied landscape ranging from beaches to mountains, from forests to deserts, and everything in between. From Roman ruins and ancient medinas to the ultra-hip and modern Casablanca, Morocco has it all.
Written by: Carole Morris, JBT Correspondent
Brought to you by: Morocco Travel at Journey Beyond Travel
