Morocco
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Practical Information
Area: 710 850 km² (274 461 miles²)
Capital: Rabat. Population: 1.2 million
Population: 31.6 million
Currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD) = 100 centimes
Government: Constitutional monarchy since 1956. Gained independence from France in 1956.
Tipping: Service charges are usually included in hotel bills; it is customary to tip waiters MAD1-2.
Time zone: GMT
Languages: Arabic
Cities
- Meknes, 24 hotels
- Al Hoceima, 5 hotels
- Rabat, 41 hotels
- Moulay Idriss, 6 hotels
- Tangier, 41 hotels
- Tineghir, 13 hotels
- Imlil, 5 hotels
- Ouarzazate, 27 hotels
- Ouarzazate, 38 hotels
- Mhamid, 10 hotels
- Fes, 139 hotels
- Erfoud, 24 hotels
- Lake Lalla Takerkoust, 5 hotels
- Kelaat Mgouna, 9 hotels
- Ait Benhaddou, 10 hotels
- Oualidia, 8 hotels
- Tétouan, 8 hotels
- Zagora, 14 hotels
- Agadir, 76 hotels
- Merzouga, 33 hotels
- Taroudant, 18 hotels
- Essaouira, 118 hotels
- Chefchaouene, 12 hotels
- Marrakech, 848 hotels
- Boumalne, 7 hotels
- El Jadida, 16 hotels
- Agadir, 14 hotels
- Skoura, 10 hotels
- Agadir, 14 hotels
- Casablanca, 92 hotels
Additional descriptions
Morocco: Social customs
Handshaking is the customary form of greeting. Many of the manners and social customs emulate French manners, particularly amongst the middle class. The visitor may find, in some social situations, thatRead more patience and firmness will pay dividends. Often visitors may find themselves the centre of unsolicited attention. In towns, young boys after money will be eager to point out the way, sell goods or simply charge for a photograph, while unofficial guides will always be offering advice or services. The visitor should be courteous but wary of the latter. Normal social courtesies should be observed in someone’s home. Casual wear is widely acceptable, although swimsuits and shorts should be confined to the beach or poolside. Women travelling alone, and/or wearing clothes regarded as provocative (eg strappy tops, short skirts, etc) may attract unwanted attention. Sexual relations outside marriage, and homosexual conduct, are punishable by law. Smoking is widespread and it is customary to offer cigarettes.
Morocco: Food and local specialties
Morocco’s traditional haute cuisine dishes are excellent and good value for money. They are often exceedingly elaborate, based on a diet of meat and sweet pastries. Hotel restaurants usually serve FrenchRead more cuisine. Restaurants offer a good selection of food, including typical Moroccan dishes, French, Italian or Spanish meals. The three-course fixed menus are not expensive. Many of the souks have stalls selling kebabs (brochettes) often served with a spicy sauce. Most restaurants have waiter service. Bars can have either waiter or counter service. Laws on alcohol are fairly liberal (for non-Muslim visitors) and bars in most tourist areas stay open late. Wines, beers and spirits are widely available. Locally produced wines, beers and mineral waters are excellent and good value, but imported drinks tend to be expensive. The national specialties are: Harira (a rich soup). Pastilla (a pigeon-meat pastry made from dozens of different layers of thick flaky dough). Couscous (a dish based on savoury semolina that can be combined with egg, chicken, lamb or vegetables). Tajine (a stew, often rich and fragrant, using marinated lamb or chicken). Hout (a fish version of the same stew). Mint tea made with green tea, fresh mint and sugar. It is very refreshing and its consumption is an integral part of Moroccan social courtesy. Coffee is made very strong, except at breakfast.
Regions
- Région de Meknès-Tafilalet hotels, 101 hotels
- Région de Souss-Massa-Drâa hotels, 269 hotels
- Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz hotels, 1008 hotels
- Région de Tanger-Tétouan hotels, 74 hotels
- Région du Grand Casablanca hotels, 95 hotels
- Tadla-Azilal hotels, 10 hotels
- Région de Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaër hotels, 50 hotels
- Oriental Region hotels, 9 hotels
- Région de Fès-Boulemane hotels, 141 hotels
- Doukkala-Abda hotels, 27 hotels
Top places
Hotels
- Golden Tulip Farah Rabat, Rabat
- Atlas Airport Hotel, Casablanca
- Sofitel Rabat Jardin Des Roses Hotel, Rabat
- Kenzi Tower, Casablanca
- Golden Tulip Farah Casablanca, Casablanca
- Sheraton Casablanca Hotel&Towers, Casablanca
- Riad Salam Casablanca, Casablanca
- Villa Blanca, Casablanca
- ibis Casablanca City Center, Casablanca
- La Sultana Marrakech, Marrakech
- Les Jardins De La Koutoubia, Marrakech
- Gray Boutique Hotel and Spa, Casablanca
- Husa Casablanca Plaza, Casablanca
- Park Suites Hotel, Casablanca
- Le Diwan Rabat - MGallery Collection, Rabat
- Le Palace d'Anfa, Casablanca
- El Minzah Hotel, Tanger
- Riad Assouel, Marrakech
- Iberostar Founty Beach, Agadir
- Riad Idra, Marrakech
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