About Morocco
Morocco is a fascinating and exotic country in north Africa.
About Morocco, Undoubtedly one of the best and safest alternative holiday destinations. Morocco offers a variety of amazing scripts, you may know from deserts, the beaches, mountains and cities with a strong history, architecture and remote Arab and Jewish cultures.
This mixture makes Morocco an exciting and fascinating country. Let us know a little more this country and now tag your next vacation in Morocco.
Morocco has the strengths to visit cities such as Marrakech, Fez, Rabat, Ouarzazate and Essaouira.
It also has spectacular natural places like the Erg Chebbi Dunes, Atlas Mountains and the Ait Benhaddou Valley – fortified town (UNESCO World Heritage).
The Moroccan people is one of the most hospitable people in the world, and will make you feel very visiting your beautiful country.
Do not miss the opportunity to travel to Morocco and to visit unforgettable places.
Geography
Morocco is situated in northwest Africa. It is bounded on the north by the Strait of Gibraltar and the Mediterranean in the south by Mauritania, on the east by Algeria and west by the Atlantic Ocean. The Moroccan coast has over 3500 km. Surface: 710,850. Km2. This is the place for your trips to Marrakech.
Climate
The climate in Morocco is Mediterranean, temperate in the West and North because of the Atlantic Ocean. Inside, the climate is more continental with significant temperature differences. The Atlas region is humid, the snow cover is frequent. The South has a desert climate.
The language
In addition to classical Arabic, the language for education, administration and the media, the daily language in Morocco is an Arabic dialect, as well as the Tamazight (Berber), spoken in the Rif, Atlas and Souss, and varies according to areas. Most Moroccans speak French, many speak Spanish and English.
Religion
Islam is the official religion in Morocco, but the coexistence with other religions is perfect (the practice of other religions is guaranteed by the Constitution). During the day are made five calls to prayer. They are announced by the owner of the tower of prayers which is next to the Mosque. During the month of Ramadan, Moroccans, stop eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. Obviously, your daily life is affected. Most administrations, public services, monuments and shops adjust their opening hours. However, non-Muslims find food in some restaurants, especially in hotels. The days are very hard, but as the nights are beautiful!
Culinary
The subtlety of the Moroccan cuisine combines vegetables and delicious fruits, rare and fragrant spices, delicate fish and meat saboras. The best of oriental cuisine, famous all over the world, and that awakens the palate. Here are the main dishes of Morocco are to be proved absolutely.
Couscous: Is the traditional family meal on Friday, but you can find it every day in restaurants. During your trip, you can enjoy thousands of couscous, since vary according to the areas and the creativity of the chef. Try not to use your cutlery to eat, prefer to use their fingers, as the Moroccans do.
Mechoui: roast lamb (or oven). The meat melts in your mouth!
Pastilla: a stuffed thin crust with pigeon chips and almonds, is the famous bittersweet. There are variants with fish, chicken or even dessert milk.
The meals of Ramadan: at sunset, people break their fast (f’tour) with the rich and tasty harira (soup made with meat, lentils, chickpeas), with Beghrir (Honeycomb small pancakes served with melted butter and honey), the Shebbakia (fried cakes in oil and covered with honey). This allows small appetizer waiting for supper that occurs later in the evening.
Tajine: this word means either the container (terracotta dish decorated with a typical cone-shaped lid) and content (beef, chicken and fish cooked with sauteed vegetables). Taste and you will understand why tajine is the national meal in Morocco.
Mint tea: is thirst-quenching, it heats up, and you can drink in the morning, after meals or at any time. It’s the kind of pleasure to can pass without tasting.
Pies and cakes: honey cakes, cakes shaped horn, Feqqas with almonds or raisins, Ghoriba with almonds, sesame … Irresistible!
Politeness
Respect local customs means showing courtesy in a warm country.
To avoid any embarrassing situation or misunderstanding, it is advisable to respect the habits and customs. Some exceptions are the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Mohamed V Mausoleum in Rabat, the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail in Meknes, Moulay Ali Cherif Mausoleum in Rissani.
Avoid provocative clothing. Accept the mint tea, as this is a gesture of hospitality.
The meal begins when the host says Bismillah “, praise God. Eat with your right hand all you want, but do not force yourself to eat everything that’s on your plate, it is usually impossible!
Try not to drink, eat or smoke in public during the day in Ramadan period.
If you want to take a picture of someone, be sure to ask permission.
Directions
Here is a list of websites where you can book your plane ticket
Royal Air Maroc; Go voyages; Jet4you; Transavia; Edreams, Iberia, Air france …
Passport
To go to Morocco, you need a valid passport
