Morocco Travel Guide

Morocco is an exciting, unique and friendly country which offers host to a multitude of unforgettable holidays, beach side towns offering warm long days on beautiful shores, long lost cities with a large and varied history, and a varied landscape to explore, ranging from hard deserts, leading to woodland. Whether you want a romantic honeymoon trip, escape from a grey city, or just a break from a monotony of life, Morocco has it all.
Although Morocco is a world away from most countries, it has similar travel options just like in other countries. For instance, accommodation choices are remarkably good with a wide range of hotel facilities for the country’s booming economy and tourist industry; of varying comfort, elegance and convenience. The hotels are classified basing on international star systems with 5-star as the highest and 1-star being the minimum international acceptable quality. A wide choice is open to you for Hotels in Morocco that will suit both your style and taste.
Getting Around
With regards to traveling around Morocco, you can catch a train, taxi or hire a car or even fly by taking connecting flights in-between the larger cities. This means that getting around Morocco is relatively easy and should pose no problem for you – regardless of whether you are adventurous or reserved and cautious. Below is a basic list of some of the travel services that are offered in Morocco.
Car Hire in Morocco
Driving by car in Morocco isn’t so challenging. The speed limit in town is 50km/hr and on the highways it is 100km/hr. By law all drivers and passengers are required to wear seat belts. However you should be careful of driving at night. It is legal to drive without lights at up to 20km/hr and there are many cyclists, animals and hikers at night, so drivers need to be extra vigilant. Visitors intending to visit ‘up country’ locations should consider using a van from rental companies offering the services of a local driver with the van hire arrangements.
Train service
Trains in Morocco are very comfortable and quite economical. They cover a limited network of routes, but travel between all the major cities. They are reliable, comfortable, fast and efficient. So they present the best travel alternative.
Shared Taxi
Shared Taxis feature highly in the Moroccan transport sector. They operate on extensive routes and are much quicker than the public buses with very reasonable fares. The taxis are usually big Mercedes vans that can carry up to 6 passengers. For those traveling with their own vehicle a Temporary import permit / carnet de passage for foreign registered vehicles will need to be completed to bring the vehicle into the country.
International Flights to Morocco
Several international airlines including Royal Air Maroc (RAM) airline operate regular scheduled flights from the country to numerous international destinations. Major international flight destinations are in North America, Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa. There are direct flights to Casablanca from Tunisia (Tunis), Egypt (Cairo), Ethiopia (Addis Ababa), South Africa (Jo’burg), UK (London Gatwick), UAE (Dubai) plus many International Cities.
Domestic flights
Royal Air Maroc airline also operates domestic flights from Casablanca to major cities nationwide. Domestic flights are available to Marrakech, Tangier, Fes and many other cities. Between any other two points you will usually have to change planes at Casablanca. Charter services can also be arranged on request.
Passport & Visa Tips Morocco travel regulations are known to change without notice to the public. We recommend that before you travel, check the current regulations with your travel agent. Entry visas are only valid for three months; visitors who wish to stay longer should apply at the local police station within 15 days of arrival. For other visa enquiries you should contact the Embassy. Your passport must be valid for 6 months following date of entry. When entering the country, especially during the busy summer months, you should ensure that your passports are stamped. You will then be able to stay in Morocco for up to three months. Some tourists have experienced difficulties leaving the country because their passports bear no entry stamp.
Travel Insurance
We recommend that you acquire comprehensive travel and medical insurance before traveling.  You should check any exclusion and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to take on. When insuring your vehicle, it is advisable to choose a company with a local agent.
Medical Information
No vaccinations are necessary when going to Morocco. It is in general a normal practice to only drink bottled water when outside main towns and cities, and avoiding food sold on streets is essential. Hospitals are easily accessible in most major towns. Guideforafrica.com wishes you a comfortable travel to Morocco!