BEFORE YOU TRAVELLING TO MOROCCO WHAT TO KNOW?

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WHAT TO BRING

In preparation for your Moroccan adventure, the following is a list of things to consider packing that will make your trip as smooth and comfortable as possible.

Pre-departure Morocco Travel Essentials

• Personal Identification – Drivers license, if planning to drive.
• Passport and Visa, if required
• Airline Tickets
• Credit Cards
• Currency – To exchange for Moroccan currency upon arrival. The Moroccan Dirham is not available to be exchanged outside of Morocco.
• Travel Insurance
• Health Documentation
• Emergency Contact Information
• Guidebooks and Maps
• Photocopies of Passport and Tickets – You can also scan these and email them to yourself.

Morocco Travel Medicines

While no shots are required to enter Morocco, it is recommended that you come prepared with a personal medical kit. Morocco does have French pharmacies widely available throughout the country for basic things such as cold medicine or over the counter medicine. Depending on your health condition, you may want to consult with your doctor before your trip. The climate in Morocco is diverse and different from what travelers are used to, so come prepared with the following:

• Antibiotic cream & disinfectant for scrapes and cuts
• Band-Aids
• Disposable antibacterial wipes or cleanser
• Motion sickness medicine
• Cold medicines: decongestant, antihistamine, cough syrup
• Aspirin, Tylenol, or other pain relievers
• Anti-diarrheal medication
• Hydrocortisone cream
• Insect repellent
• Iodine purifying tablets
• Re-hydration tablets
• Sunscreen – SPF 30 +
• Sunglasses, prescription glasses, contact lenses, and solution

Morocco Travel Toiletries

• Feminine hygiene products
• Hair brush
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Soap
• Shaving cream and razor
• Tooth brush and tooth paste

Morocco Travel Clothing

• Conservative clothing is worn throughout Morocco (clothes should not be tight or revealing)
• Bathing suit – for beach resorts and hotels
• Brimmed hat, visor, or headscarf
• Light jacket or warm sweater for cooler months
• Travel footwear – broken in sneakers or hiking shoes, sandals, socks.

Seasonal Clothing

• During the summer months in Morocco travelers should be prepared for very hot weather. Loose, long-sleeved, lightweight clothing is advised, as well as sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat or headscarf. Bring sturdy sandals for walking or flip flops for the beach or hammam.
• In spring and fall Morocco has milder temperatures that can vary. Bring layers in case of cooler nights or chilly mornings. Spring in Morocco can also bring rain. An umbrella and light raincoat are recommended.
• Winter in Morocco is also relatively mild, but can be cold at night. A sweater and a light jacket during winter are essential. Winter is also the season that has the most rainfall, therefore make sure to bring waterproof shoes and a raincoat.

Morocco Travel Electronics List

• Camera and film – film is available in Morocco, but expensive.
• Video camera
• Extra batteries
• Chargers for electronics and electrical outlet adapters
• Travel alarm
• Small flashlight

Travel Insurance.

Absolutely. All passengers traveling with Morocco Travel Specialist are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of the trip. Due to the varying nature, availability, and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much a necessary part of every journey.

Travelers Insurance

Insurance for individuals, families and groups traveling to Morocco. Travelers’ comprehensive policies and proactive claim service can put your mind at ease.

Travel Guard

With more then 20 years of industry experience, Travel Guard is America’s leading travel insurance plan provider.

www.worldnomads.com 

Ideal for those who travel often to common and remote places in the world. World Nomads offers a simple and flexible travel insurance available to people from over 150 countries and designed for the adventurous traveler. Covers overseas medical emergencies, evacuation, baggage and 24 hour emergency support.

www.csatravelprotection.com 

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Formalities 
_{Do not forget your passport and check its validity. Some nationalities need to have a visa. Ask the Moroccan Consulate for information. A “tourist” visit is limited to three months. If you take your pet with you, obtain a health certificate no more than 10 days old, as well as an anti rabies certificate less than 6 months old.} 

Currency
_{The Moroccan currency is the Dirham (DH) divided into 100 centimes. There are 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 DH notes, 1, 5 and 10 DH coins and 5, 10, 20 and 50 centime coins. You can only obtain Dirhams in Morocco. Do not change money in the streets, it is illegal. The best place to change it is at a bank or approved change office (indicated by a golden sign). No commission is charged and you will be given a slip which will be required at the end of your stay to change any remaining Dirhams back into the original currency. You can withdraw money in banks with a credit card and a cheque book, or directly from a cash dispenser in some large towns. Credit cards are generally accepted in major hotels, shops and restaurants, and sometimes even in the souks!} 

Health 
_{Morocco is a safe country, however a certain number of minimal precautions should be taken, particularly in the south: avoid water from oueds (rivers) and itinerant water sellers. Refresh yourself with the excellent bottled spring water: Sidi Harazem, Imouzzer and Sidi Ali are still waters, while Oulmès is sparkling. If you are prone to intestinal problems, take an appropriate medicine with you. Make enquiries before swimming in a oued (river) or a lake. Take precautions against insect bites and sunburn. If necessary, tourist offices and major hotels can put you in touch with doctors who speak English, French or other languages.} 

Electricity 
_{220 volts in new buildings, 110 in older ones, sometimes both – make enquiries. Power points are of the French type. The frequency used is 50 Hz.}

Telecommunications 
_{220 Public telephones are available in major cities. Telexes,telegrams can be send from your hotel or through the main post office.}

SAMPLE REVIEWS, POSTED BY PREVIOUS TRAVELERS.