Things to Know in Morocco

Morocco is a beautiful country of the rich African continent with famous cities like Marrakech, Casablanca and Fes. Morocco is a true portrayal of the Islamic world. The country is abundant with markets selling everything from jewelry, woodwork, leather, rugs and much more. The beauty of the country is also depicted in the sun kissed beaches, medieval buildings, snow capped mountains etc.

Moroccan Dirham (DH) is the currency used in Morocco and Arabic is their official language. Some of the important phone numbers of Morocco include 12 for Police, and 15 for fire and ambulance. While in Morocco, try to avoid large gatherings and don't be too much proactive.

There are many hospitals that exist in all the major cities in Morocco. All the major hospitals are well equipped with modern instruments, machinery and well-qualified doctors. The Government Hospitals are also well equipped and often provide free or cheap emergency care. It is recommended to be vaccinated against polio and typhoid before travelling to Morocco along with Tetanus, Diphtheria, Malaria and Hepatitis. It is important to carry sterilize drinking water or buy bottled water for drinking.

The climate in Morocco is hot and dry with certain regional variations. The coastal areas have a Mediterranean climate and the island areas are hot and dry. Rainfall is seen exclusively from November to March. Winter is mainly hot all across the country with cold nights.

There are plenty of hotels in and around the major cities and tourist spots. Hotels in Morocco are regulated by the Federation Nationale de I'Industrie Hoteliere. You can choose from the basic budget accommodation to international class hotels in big cities. There are many youth hostels in the major cities including Casablanca, Fès and Rabat for economy accommadation. But this facility is not available outside major populated areas.