You will be fascinated by the masterpieces in the Museum of Moroccan Art housed in the palatial Dar El Makhzen in Tangier, the superb Roman mosaic of the Three Graces in the Archaeological Museum in Tetouan, the sublime Dar Jamaļ Museum in Meknes, the not-to-be missed Rabat archaeological Museum, the Oudaļa Museum with its exceptional collection of carpets, the superb Moroccan ceramics in the Dar Batha Museum in Fez or the sumptuous Dar Si Saļd Museum in Marrakesh...
Morocco abounds with museums overflowing with treasures. (Brochure available from the Moroccan National Tourist Office). Civilisation in Morocco goes back to prehistoric times - thirty centuries that have included Roman, Berber and Arab cultures. This rich past has left impressive ruins at Larache, Lixus, Cotta, Banasa or Volubilis and some surprising cave dwellings at Tarraga, Tamegoul, Merkala, Taourirt, Erfoud, Taous and, the most impressive, Foum El Hassan
Go Ski! : You can ski during several months of the year. Alpine skiing on the powdery snow in the High Atlas, at Oukaļmeden, only 70 km from Marrakesh, or the winter sports at Mischliffen in the Middle Atlas on the doorstep of Meknes and Fez. These resorts are equipped with ski lifts. Fans of cross-country skiing aise have a wide choice: the massifs in the Rif, the Middle and High Atlas all offer exciting itineraries.
Go Fish! : The trout is of course the queen of fresh water fish. It can be fished in the oueds (rivers) and becomes a real sport in the gorges. Pike, black bass, perch, roach, carp, eels and barbets abound in the lakes. (Season from May - June according to species). Bonitos, sea perch, mullet, chad and sea bream are abundant in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Underwater fishing along the entire coast is quite enchanting. Several ports are equipped for deep sea fishing: Dakhla in the Sahara and Mohammedia near Casablanca for example... tuna, swordfish, marlin, grouper and barracudas are plentiful.
SAILING, YACHTING AND WATER SKIING
Cast off at Al-Hoceima and head your boat out towards the Straits of Gibraltar, pass the ramparts and tie up in the port of El-Jadida, taste the oysters at Oualidia, anchor in a wild creek to the north of Agadir and take in some water skiing. Whether you prefer sail or power boats, there are 3,000 km of Moroccan coast to choose from, plus all the opportunities offered by the natural and artificial lakes.
Golf is a growing national passion in Morocco, with superb facilities in a setting of varied and magnificent landscapes. Major national as well as international competitions attract golfers from ail over the world. The most famous is the Hassan II Trophy held on the famous Red Course at the Royal Dar-Es-Salaam Golf Club in Rabat, which classified among the most spectacular golf courses in the world.
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The northern coast and interior mountains have a Mediterranean climate although the Atlantic coast is slightly cooler than the Mediterranean coast in winter. Inland in the High Atlas mountains the climate is influenced by altitude and winter snowfall can be heavy. Inland at lower levels summers are very hot although winter and spring days can be chilly. The Saharan region has typically hot summers and mild winters |
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Import
Allowances
For adults only:
a) 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250gr of tobacco
b) 1 lit of spirits & 1 lit of wine or 3 lit of wine
c) 100ml of perfume
Currency
For adults only:
a) 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250gr of tobacco
b) 1 lit of spirits & 1 lit of wine or 3 lit of wine
c) 100ml of perfume |
| Passport & Visa |
The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate
Required, but NOT by the following:
1) Holders of Laissez-Passer issued or validated by a Moroccan diplomatic representation abroad
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry
The following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of Morocco
2) For stays up to 3 months by:
a) Holders of British passports endorsed `British Citizen'
b) Nationals of Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guinea, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland Rep, Italy, Japan, Korea (South), Kuwait, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mali, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Niger, Norway, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States & Venezuela |
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