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Land of sun, Morocco is a mosaic. Between myth and reality, among the beautiful memories of Volubilis and Mogador, facing the magnificent history of the Almoravids and Almohad Berber people maintains its proud identity. With the ocean vis-à-vis strikethrough bows and lined mountainous desert landscapes come in a thousand pictures. Outdoor enthusiasts, Morocco offers a wide range of landscapes to discover. From the sands of the Sahara to the Atlas Mountains, the scope of discovery is missing.
The opening to the outside world is a dominant feature of the history of the Kingdom. Land of meeting and mixing between civilizations. Morocco was the convergence zone of the Romans, Byzantines, Phoenicians and of Arab Muslims.
From its position, Morocco is a crossroad between Europe and Africa, between the Atlantic world and the Mediterranean world, between Christian and Islamic civilizations.
The face often unusual rural Morocco, supplemented by that of Morocco city marked by a great refinement, gives the country that, far from being artificial, is still alive and ongoing.
26 million inhabitants, 60% under 24 years, 25% between 25 to 44 NO, 10% from 45 to 64 years and 5% over 65 years. The labor force reached 10 million people (39% of the total population). The density rises to nearly 1,600 people per km2 in Casablanca, the economic capital of the Kingdom. The capital is Rabat. Arabic is the official language. An extremely important part of the population is fluent in French. Spanish is generally practiced by people of the north and south. English and German are taught in schools.
January 11 Manifesto of independence
March 3 Festival of the Throne
May 1 Labor Day
May 23 National Day
July 9 Celebration of youth
August 14 Allegiance of Oued Eddahab
August 20 Anniversary of the revolution of the King and people
November 6 Anniversary of the Green March
November 18 Independence Day
May Day pink region of OUARZAZATE.
October festival dates in ERFOUD.
September Moussem of IMILCHIL.
June Festival of Sacred Music in FES.
June Festival Gnawa in ESSAOUIRA.
July Festival of Popular Arts in MARRAKECH.
The constitution guarantees all citizens fundamental freedoms of movement, opinion, expression and adherence to any union or political choice.
King, Commander of the Faithful, the highest representative of the Nation, is the guarantor of the permanence and continuity of the state. Legislative power is exercised by a board of representatives that includes members elected by direct universal suffrage for a thirds of members elected by electoral colleges.
The "couscous" course is also very common.
The "pastilla" delicious pastry, traditionally stuffed with pigeon meat, onions, almonds and honey.
The "barbecue" baked in a clay oven cone and fragrant with cumin.
The "kefta", meatballs chopped.
The "Harira", thick soup made from beans, with beef and mutton.
The Moroccan pastries with the famous "horns of gazelles".
For the "facilitators" of the Djemaa El Fna, negotiate the tip before taking the picture!
The photographic film located in Morocco. However the plan, preferably before departure. So you'll be sure to have what you need and is cheaper. Similarly for camcorder tapes (at customs, video cameras must be declared and included in the passport).
In the souks, it must bargain. It is a rule and at the same time a game!
You may even be asked to take tea with mint to achieve your negotiation.
Traveler's checks and Eurocheques are accepted in most banks, as well as credit card. These are also accepted in large stores.
The import and export of the dirham are prohibited. Hold slips to exchange rates dirhams left at the airport upon return.
Banks are open Monday to Friday, 08:15 to 11:30 and from 14.15 to 16.00. Open all day in summer from 8:00 to 15:00 and during Ramadan from 09:00 to 14:00.
However it is advised to guard against possible intestinal upsets.
Some precautions to avoid: Do not put ice in drinks, clean fruit unpeeled or remove their skin and do not drink tap water. Do not abuse the air conditioning (cold / warm contrast).
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General Information
Land of sun, Morocco is a mosaic. Between myth and reality, among the beautiful memories of Volubilis and Mogador, facing the magnificent history of the Almoravids and Almohad Berber people maintains its proud identity. With the ocean vis-à-vis strikethrough bows and lined mountainous desert landscapes come in a thousand pictures. Outdoor enthusiasts, Morocco offers a wide range of landscapes to discover. From the sands of the Sahara to the Atlas Mountains, the scope of discovery is missing.
Geography
Located at the NW tip of the African continent, Morocco has two coastlines, the Atlantic Ocean (west) and Mediterranean (North). 15 km separates Morocco from Europe. It has 3,400 km of sea coast on a total area of 710 850 km. The central region appears largely on the Atlantic and consists of a set of fertile plains and plateaus framed by two majestic mountain ranges, the Rif (North) and Atlas (east and south ). Beyond the mountains, lay the steppes of the eastern Anti-Atlas and the Sahara Occidental.The opening to the outside world is a dominant feature of the history of the Kingdom. Land of meeting and mixing between civilizations. Morocco was the convergence zone of the Romans, Byzantines, Phoenicians and of Arab Muslims.
From its position, Morocco is a crossroad between Europe and Africa, between the Atlantic world and the Mediterranean world, between Christian and Islamic civilizations.
The face often unusual rural Morocco, supplemented by that of Morocco city marked by a great refinement, gives the country that, far from being artificial, is still alive and ongoing.
People
A population always welcoming and committed to secular traditions whose most obvious manifestations are the souks or the weekly holiday of a flash over at least as large as moussems. The ethnic diversity is reflected both in the variety of costumes, they are Rif, Saharan or others in the same type of habitat, often hooked, as in the north, the mountain slopes or narrow ( Valley of the Draa and Dades) in ksour defensive.26 million inhabitants, 60% under 24 years, 25% between 25 to 44 NO, 10% from 45 to 64 years and 5% over 65 years. The labor force reached 10 million people (39% of the total population). The density rises to nearly 1,600 people per km2 in Casablanca, the economic capital of the Kingdom. The capital is Rabat. Arabic is the official language. An extremely important part of the population is fluent in French. Spanish is generally practiced by people of the north and south. English and German are taught in schools.
National holidays
January 1 New Year's DayJanuary 11 Manifesto of independence
March 3 Festival of the Throne
May 1 Labor Day
May 23 National Day
July 9 Celebration of youth
August 14 Allegiance of Oued Eddahab
August 20 Anniversary of the revolution of the King and people
November 6 Anniversary of the Green March
November 18 Independence Day
National holidays or themes / festivals
February Day Amandiers to TAFRAOUTE.May Day pink region of OUARZAZATE.
October festival dates in ERFOUD.
September Moussem of IMILCHIL.
June Festival of Sacred Music in FES.
June Festival Gnawa in ESSAOUIRA.
July Festival of Popular Arts in MARRAKECH.
Religion
The constitution guarantees freedom of worship. Islam is the religion practiced by virtually all Moroccans. The Jewish and Christian religions are particularly present in Morocco.Climate
Varies by region, the continental nature of the major part of the mountainous country where the temperature changes between day and night, winter and summer, are very marked. The Saharan climate is beyond the Atlas, while coastal areas enjoy a Mediterranean climate with moderate temperature and relative humidity (7 to 18 °C in winter and 19 to 30 °C in summer).Politic
Morocco is a constitutional monarchy, democratic and social.The constitution guarantees all citizens fundamental freedoms of movement, opinion, expression and adherence to any union or political choice.
King, Commander of the Faithful, the highest representative of the Nation, is the guarantor of the permanence and continuity of the state. Legislative power is exercised by a board of representatives that includes members elected by direct universal suffrage for a thirds of members elected by electoral colleges.
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Fashion choices
When visiting cities or passing through traditional villages, should be dressed appropriately to meet the population (avoid shorts or skirts very short example, and the necklines too high).Electric current
The accommodation facilities are now equipped for 220 volts.Cookery
The "tagine" is the national dish of vegetables and meat stewed in a clay pot with olive oil and a mixture of spices. They can be very varied and depending on the season, we can combine the sweet and salty, adding such as quince or plum.The "couscous" course is also very common.
The "pastilla" delicious pastry, traditionally stuffed with pigeon meat, onions, almonds and honey.
The "barbecue" baked in a clay oven cone and fragrant with cumin.
The "kefta", meatballs chopped.
The "Harira", thick soup made from beans, with beef and mutton.
The Moroccan pastries with the famous "horns of gazelles".
Beverages
The mint tea is the national drink. It is automatically mellitus. If you do not like sugar, tell when you order! Mineral waters and drinks are produced in Morocco.Photos
Before photographing people, especially women, it is good to ask permission.For the "facilitators" of the Djemaa El Fna, negotiate the tip before taking the picture!
The photographic film located in Morocco. However the plan, preferably before departure. So you'll be sure to have what you need and is cheaper. Similarly for camcorder tapes (at customs, video cameras must be declared and included in the passport).
Shopping
Only stores in new towns and the state craft cooperatives offer fixed prices.In the souks, it must bargain. It is a rule and at the same time a game!
You may even be asked to take tea with mint to achieve your negotiation.
Change
The currency is the dirham. The exchange rate is fixed by the state and is common in hotels and in offices of exchange where the bank rate (approximately 1 Euro = 11 Dh)Traveler's checks and Eurocheques are accepted in most banks, as well as credit card. These are also accepted in large stores.
The import and export of the dirham are prohibited. Hold slips to exchange rates dirhams left at the airport upon return.
Banks are open Monday to Friday, 08:15 to 11:30 and from 14.15 to 16.00. Open all day in summer from 8:00 to 15:00 and during Ramadan from 09:00 to 14:00.
Health precautions
No vaccinations are required.However it is advised to guard against possible intestinal upsets.
Some precautions to avoid: Do not put ice in drinks, clean fruit unpeeled or remove their skin and do not drink tap water. Do not abuse the air conditioning (cold / warm contrast).
