MOROCCO INFORMATION

Passports / Visas

British citizens holding valid British passports do not require visas to travel to Morocco. The period of stay as a visitor is limited to three months but may be extended on request at police stations in Morocco. Much of the Western Sahara is under military jurisdiction and travel is subject to restriction.

There is no United Kingdom diplomatic representation in the territory and normal consular services are not available. Travel outside the tourist areas is not recommended. If a child is travelling to Morocco on the passport of a parent or another person, then that passport must bear a photograph of the child.

Work and residence permits are issued at the request of the company concerned to foreign nationals who possess the appropriate professional qualifications. Foreign investors wishing to obtain a residence permit must present themselves at the Central Police station of their place of residence.

Travel regulations are liable to change at short notice and in case of doubt intending visitors are advised to consult their travel agent or the Moroccan Consul in the United Kingdom before departure.

Health advice / risks

Upto date information on health hazards, and precautions to take when travelling abroad can be found in the leaflet 'Health advice for travellers' available from main Post offices.

Health insurance

It is essential to take out full medical insurance when visiting Morocco as there are no reciprocal healthcare agreements between Morocco and the UK.

Health regulations

Visitors must be vaccinated against cholera if they come from an infected area. Vaccination against smallpox is required only when travelling from an infected zone. Morocco is non-malarial.

Travel routes to Morocco

Air

British Airways and Royal Air Maroc have flights to and from London and serve Casablanca daily. There are comfortable airport bus services to Casablanca and Rabat as well as a train shuttle from the airport to Casablanca and vice versa. Large white Mercedes taxis are also available for a cost of DH200 for a single journey to the city (DH250 during the evening).

Low cost carriers are also scheduling flight to Morocco in 2006. Easyjet being one fo the first.

There is at present no airport departure tax.

Sea

There are regular drive-on-drive-off car ferry services from Algeciras to Tangier, and from Sete in France to Tangier. There is a passenger service from Gibraltar to Tangier. Details of sailings to Morocco can be obtained from the Moroccan National Tourist Office.

Travelling By Road

There are facilities for hiring cars in the principal towns. Driving is on the right. Standards range from disciplined to extremely erratic. Best expect the unexpected. At unmarked junctions, vehicles approaching from the right have right of way priorite a droite. Driving at night is especially hazardous, particularly in rural areas. Beware of unlit and/or slow moving vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians.

Hotels

There are many reasonably priced hotels used by visitors (together with the more expensive four and five star hotels) in the major centres in Morocco. Visitors are advised to confirm prices when making reservations.

Electricity supply

Electricity is supplied everywhere at 50 cycles AC. 110-127v is still the most common voltage but new installations are all 220v. Voltage for industrial users is 210-220v and 380v. Bayonet type light fittings and continental round 2-pin plugs are both commonly used.

Hours of business

The weekly holiday is Saturday and Sunday. Shops are open all day Saturday and some on Sunday.

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