History and geography of Morocco
Morocco is a crossroads between Europe and Africa, bordered by the waters of the Mediterranean and open to the vastness of the Atlantic. It is the “country of the far west”, a destination full of contrasts, with two millennia of history and worth discovering.
In these lands where influences converge, you will discover the vestiges of the greatest Mediterranean civilizations: in the north of the country stand the Roman ruins of Volubilis; in Rabat, some architectural remains bear witness to the ancient French presence. The treasures of the Muslim civilizations are everywhere waiting to be discovered: the Kasbah of the Oudayas, the green extensions of the gardens of the Menara… all over the country there are examples of the liberality of the dynasties that followed one another.
The landscapes are not left behind either. Both on the coast and in the mountains, with its territory exposed to all the variety of Mediterranean climates and at the gates of the Sahara, Morocco offers magnificent panoramic views that you can enjoy and that you will enjoy walking around. Morocco is a select destination that combines varied and charming landscapes with the richness of a heterogeneous culture.
Travel tips
Weather
In a few hours you go from the snow in the Atlas mountains to the desert or the beach. Cities like Marrakech, Ouarzazate or Fez have year-round temperatures of approximately 21 degrees, on the beach or in the mountains the climate varies depending on the season. But you can check the weather at http://www.marocmeteo.ma/
Currency
The currency in Morocco is the dirham. One euro is about 10 dirhams depending on where you change it. The most advisable thing is to change in the banks and authorized places for it. Credit cards are accepted in many places, hotels and restaurants even in many places accept euros .
You can check the change to other currencies from this link . http://www.xe.com/ucc/es/
Gastronomy
Typical dishes to try: Brochettes, Couscous prepared in a thousand different ways depending on the region you are in, Roast Lamb, Harira Soup with meat, lentils and chickpeas, Tajine cooked in a ceramic dish with a conical lid and inside ragout of chicken, beef, fish etc, with stewed vegetables. And of course the traditional mint tea that you can drink at any time of day, they offer it in almost every place you go and you never refuse it and their cakes made of honey with sesame, almonds, raisins, dates stuffed with almonds, nuts …
Shopping
Impossible to go back without buying anything. Everywhere you go, you will find something that catches your eye. It is customary to haggle.
Clothing
The most comfortable possible and some warmth because at night the temperatures drop a bit.
Vaccinations
No vaccination is required for travellers from Europe, for the rest you have to check in your country.
Passport
It is compulsory to have a valid passport to avoid problems when arriving in Morocco. Please check that your passport is valid and has an expiry date of at least three months after your trip.
Embassy and consulate
It is advisable to write down the address of your country’s embassy or consulate in Morocco, in case you have to go to them in case you lose your documents or for any kind of help.