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Do I need a visa for Morocco?
If you are traveling on a passport from one of the countries listed below, you do not need a visa. Instead, you will get a "visa waiver" when you enter Morocco. This is nothing more than a stamp in your passport as you pass customs. There is no cost involved. The visa waiver allows you to stay in Morocco as a tourist for 90 days. Note that your passport must be valid until at least the day you leave Morocco. French citizens can travel on their national identity card when they come to Morocco as part of an organized tour. Algeria , Lithuania , Andorra , Luxembourg , Argentina, Mali , Australia , Malta , Austria , Mexico , Bahrain , Monaco , Belgium , Netherlands, Brazil , New Zealand, Bulgaria , Niger , Canada , Norway , Chile , Oman , Côte d'Ivoire , Peru , Croatia , Philippines, Cyprus, Poland , Czech, Republic , Portugal Republic of Congo , Qatar , Denmark , Romania , Estonia , Russia , Finland , Saoudi Arabia, France , Senegal , Germany, Singapore, Greece , Slovakia, Guinea , Slovenia , Hong Kong , South Korea , Hungary , Spain , Iceland , Sweden , Indonesia, Switzerland ,Ireland , Tunisia , Italy , Turkey , Japan , United Arab Emirates , Kuwait , United Kingdom , Latvia , United States , Libya , Venezuela , Liechtenstein .
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What are the border formalities in Morocco?
Border formalities in Morocco are usually pretty straightforward. The most common delays are caused because travelers forget to fill out the required immigration form that foreigners have to fill out when they enter Morocco and when they leave the country. The forms are handed out on airplanes and ferries on their way to Morocco. Leaving the country, you need to fill out the exact same form again. You can pick up a copy at the airport or from port offices. If you do not have your completed copy of the immigration form ready when you reach the immigration desk, you will be sent back to the end of the queue. On the immigration form, you have to provide personal details and information about your planned visit, such as the address you will be staying at. Here's some things to remember: Profession: If you work in journalism, it may be a good idea to fill in another job. Journalists need a special visa to work in the country, and the question will arise whether you are visiting as a tourist or as a reporter. Residence in Morocco: If you have not yet booked a hotel, you can fill in the address of any hotel you know. Just pick one from your travel guide or from the internet. Immigration officials will check your passport, the immigration form and your visa in case your nationality needs one. The officials will validate your visa. If you do not need one, they will stamp your passport with a visa waiver. A second stamp is a number that identifies you. This number will be checked when you leave the country and on your next visit to Morocco. Your personal details are collected and stored electronically by the Moroccan authorities. On some Moroccan-owned ferries, immigration formalities are done on board. This may be the case on ships operated by Comanav, Comarit and IMTC. Ask staff if you have to get your passport stamped on the ferry. Customs officials at the port will turn you back to the ship to get your stamp if you don't have it. After you pass immigration, security officials will check your body and hand luggage for weapons and other items that are considered a risk to the security and public order in Morocco. You must put your hand luggage in an X-ray machine and step through a metal detector. After that, your clothing and body will most likely be searched. The final control upon entering Morocco is by customs officials. If you have anything to declare, this is the place to do it. Customs officials may ask to check your luggage to see if you are carrying anything into Morocco that is subject to import taxes or items that you are not allowed to bring into Morocco. Among the items that will get you into trouble with customs are: weapons and explosives any kind of drugs and drugs-related items such as pipes and king-size rolling paper ,magazines, books and other publications that are critical of the Moroccan government, pornographic material, professional audio and video recording equipment ,certain alcoholic beverages (such as absinth and chemically flavored liquors) carpets that may be interpreted as imitations of Moroccan carpets and, oddly enough, certain baby's bottles that are not clearly marked with a brand or registration code that identifies their purpose In most cases, customs officials will let you pass without a check. This should not be interpreted as a fair chance to bring along any of the items listed above. Penalties for importing illegal items are too stiff in Morocco to take any chances.
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Should I get any vaccinations before I travel to Morocco?
No vaccinations are required by law to enter Morocco but Typhoid and Hepatitis A are two vaccinations that are strongly recommended. It is also a good idea to be up to date with your polio and tetanus vaccines. For current travel health information on Morocco, we recommend www.mdtravelhealth.com, a free and authoritative online resource. Also check your individual health requirements with a medical specialist
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What clothes can I wear in Morocco?
You can wear whatever you want in Morocco. There are no laws regulating the nation's dress code. Bear in mind, however, that Moroccans consider showing skin as a lack of style in men, and a lack of decency in women Morocco is an Islamic country so be modest in what you wear. No short skirts, shorts or tank tops. Wear a bikini or swimsuit only at a pool or on a beach. You'll attract attention regardless what you wear, just ignore it and move on, most of it is harmless.
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Is traveling safe for women in Morocco?
Female travelers in Morocco will get their fair share of comments and whistles but it's not an unsafe country to travel in. The basic problem lies in the fact that local women will rarely travel alone, it's just not culturally acceptable. So along with Hollywood movies and scantily clad western female tourists on the beaches, the idea that western women are "loose" is quite pervasive. Basic rules: -Ignore cat calls, tsskkss's, whistles and anything else thrown at you verbally by bored men. -Wear sunglasses to avoid direct eye contact with men. -Respect the culture you are in. -Don't go out on your own at night. -Say you are married and carry a photo of your 'husband' with you. -If you feel you are being harrassed or followed, walk into a shop or hotel and ask for help.
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What currency does Morocco use?
The Moroccan unit of currency is the dirham which is divided into 100 centimes. There are ATM's throughout Morocco in all of the major cities and most towns. Credit cards are accepted at most of the higher end hotels, restaurants and shops. You can change money and traveler checks at all major banks, bureau de change and some hotels.
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