How to come to country
By plane
O TRIP TO MOROCCO
With 25 airfields scattered, across Morocco, there are several airfields in the country that are suitable to serve your requirements, while furnishing you with banking services, foreign exchange agencies, shopping promenades fitted out according to the new conception of” walkthrough”, feeding and relaxation areas.
For optimum travel conditions, you must arrive well in advance of your flight – 2 to 3 hours – as there are a few instructions to follow prior to boarding. In addition to rescuing yourself from all the stressful haste that usually ends by missing the flight!
Within a few hours, you can enjoy a sunny beach or a hike in the High Atlas Mountains.
While Casablanca → Madrid 1 hour by plane.
Casablanca → Milan or Paris 3 hour by plane
Casablanca → London 3h20 by plane
Marrakech → Madrid 2 hour by plane
Marrakech → Paris 3 hour by plane
Marrakech → London 4h45 by plane
Ferry journey
If you come by ship, there are three major Moroccan ferry ports, namely: the port of the city of Tangier, the port of Agadir, and the port of Casablanca. Famous for being the gateway to Africa, these ports are linked to European ports, in particular France, Spain and Italy, thanks to an extensive network of ferry lines.
Regardless of the mode of transportation chosen, there will always be a plane or a boat, to bring you very quickly as close as possible to your Moroccan destination.
GETTING AROUND COUNTRY
According to the destination of your visit to Morocco, there are several ways to travel across the country. Whether you take a taxi, a bus, a train or a bike, learn to move easily, to have a look at all the wonders of Morocco.
On leaving any airport, you can either pick up shuttles, taxis or call a car hire agency.
Traveling through the country
1 High-speed train (TGV)
2 train
3 Coach Tour
4 Rental Cars
Going all over town
1 Tramway, In Rabat, Sale and Casablanca.
2 taxi
3 bus & tourist train
Take a walk in another part of the country
- Carriage ride
- Rental motorcycles & bicycles
- Taxi bikes
Language
Morocco’s two official languages are Arab and Amazigh. Moroccans speak and understand French as well.
Spanish is spoken in Morocco’s North and South regions.
English is an emerging language in Morocco, particularly in big cities. You will find people with a high level of English working in museums, tourist businesses, hotels and restaurants with a tourist vocation.
Currency
The official currency unit is the Moroccan Dirham (DH) the abbreviation (MAD).
Tickets: 20-50-100-200 DH
The coins: 0.5DH, 1DH, 2DH, 5DH and 10 DH. also 5 centimes, 10 centimes, and 20 centimes.
Where to change currencies?
The best places to change your currency are the currency exchange offices which are situated in the tourist squares of every city in country, airport or hotels.
In Morocco, you can pay by cash or credit card
Communication
The network has generally good coverage in Morocco.
In general, all hotels in Morocco have high-speed connectivity, and many hotels offer free WI-FI: restaurants, cafeterias, airports, etc.
Useful numbers for you
Once you get to Morocco, many numbers are available for citizens and travelers for advice, assistance, safety and emergency.
A list of embassies and consulates in Morocco is also available for all information, requests for documents or to receive consular services.
PASTEUR INSTITUTE: (+212) 5 22 26 20 62
SOS DOCTORS: (+212) 5 22 98 98 98
POISON CONTROL CENTER: (+212) 8 01 00 01 80
INFORMATION: 160
ROYAL GENDARMERIE: 177
AMBULANCE: 150
POLICE: 190
FIREFIGHTERS: 150
Helpful applications for traveling to Morocco
Below is a list of mobile applications that are suitable for most travellers, which may be helpful during your stay in Morocco.
Méteo Maroc
The Météo Maroc application provides weather forecasts (weather, wind, moisture, tides, soil activity, ephemeris, alerts)
Darija dialect
The purpose of this app is to help you understand, read and talk Morocco’s dialect.
Oncf trafic
This application of the National Rail Agency (ONCF).
CTM
This app is for to buy CTM (Bus) travel tickets from your smartphone.
Pharmacie de garde morocco
With this service you can find the closest on-call pharmacy in Morocco.
Autoroutes du maroc
This app informs you in real time about the events of the traffic: accidents, public works, traffic jams, etc..
I am Moroccan. If you have any questions related to Morocco, feel free to drop a comment below or write me personally via email. I’m over happy to answer any of your questions.
