Morocco Tourist Information. Welcome to Morocco!

Dear visitor, welcome to my Morocco web pages. Here you will find information in order to prepare a visit to this unique country in Northwest Africa.

Morocco is a country that will surprise you. The offer of places to visit in Morocco is quite varied. From busy medieval cities to desert excursions; from relaxed beach towns to scenic mountain ranges.

On these web pages you will find information about three of the imperial cities: Meknes, Fez and Marrakech; information about one of the top beach destinations in the North of Africa, Essaouira; and some information about the commercial capital of Morocco, Casablanca.

When to Go/Climate: During the summer season temperatures can be unbearable. The best seasons to visit the bustling Imperial cities are early Spring and late Fall. Winters are cold, especially in the Atlas area. During the holy Ramadan (September/October) some restaurants may close.

Get in: Casablanca and Marrakech are the main ports of entry. A cheaper option is flying to Malaga or Gibraltar, and taking the ferry to Morocco from Algeciras (not an option in summer, when immigrants go back home for the holidays).

Get around: Traveling around Morocco is much easier than I expected. The public transportation network is excellent. There are train lines from Fez to Casablanca, and from Casablanca to Marrakech. Public buses are also an option to consider. Another option to move around Morocco are the public taxis. Renting a car is also recommended. Most roads in Morocco are in excellent conditions. Traffic is light.

Money and Costs: the local currency is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD). Euros, American dollars and credit cards are widely accepted throughout the country. A tip of 5-10% is expected. The cost of food, accommodation and transport is cheap.

Length of stay: if you want to visit Morocco's main tourist destinations, you will need from two to three weeks.

Languages/People: Arabic is the official language, but people in certain areas speak a specific berber dialect. French and Spanish are widely understood. Morocco is a country that is developing fast. Its people are quite friendly. You won't be harassed as in some other countries in the region. Bargaining is almost an obligation.

Food: The Moroccan cuisine is not very varied, but it is excellent. Especially if you enjoy spicy meals.

Bellow these lines you will find a short description of Morocco's main tourist attractions. I hope you enjoy my virtual presentations. Have fun.

 

Marrakech

A fascinating city. One of the most interesting in the North of Africa. Allow several days to visit it, and some more in order to do some excursions. The city's main attraction is the central square, where a mixture of genuine and fake shows will entertain you. Other attractions in the town of Marrakech are also in its Medina, the bazaars, the mosques, the Madrassas and the palaces.

Fez

A city that positively surprised me. Its Medina is huge. It is one of the most amazing places I have ever visited. Allow a couple of days to get lost in its labyrinthic allies and small streets. Apart from the unique shops, you will also find some nice palaces, Mosques and Madrassas in Fez.

Meknes

Another of the Imperial Cities. It is the smallest one, but it does deserve a visit. Allow one or two days to visit it. It is on the way to Fez from Casablanca. Its Medina is splendid, as it is its central square. Enjoy the visit to this Imperial town. Most of the tourists skip this town.

Essaouira

A beach town in the south of Morocco. It has been popular Among hippies for several decades. Recently it has regained some popularity Among wind surfers from all over Europe. And lately its picturesque streets are attracting tourists from cold Europe. Enjoy its beaches, its cuisine and strolls in its busy streets.

Casablanca

The commercial capital of Morocco. The city has not much interest for tourists. There are only two reasons to come to Casablanca. One is its splendid Hassan II Mosque, and the other its airport, one of the Moroccan international airports.