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It may be just a stone’s throw from Europe, but arriving in Morocco is like visiting another world. Travel across the snow-capped peaks of the Atlas Mountains to the golden sand dunes of the Sahara before ending your adventure on the beaches of Morocco’s sleepy coastal towns. Wander along the colourful Souks of Rabat, Meknes and Fes, and marvel at the Snake Charmers in the Djemaa el Fna Square.
Perched on the north-western tip of Africa, Morocco is a country rich in history and culture. A diverse array of influences from Mediterranean, African and Arab civilisations combine to create a kaleidoscopic kingdom of artistic beauty.
Go to Morocco if you want to experience something truly different, go to Morocco if you want to escape into another world.
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Climate in Morocco
Morocco’s climate can be described as Mediterranean, which gets progressively drier as you move inland towards the Sahara. Moroccan summers are warm. Inland you can expect temperatures of around 38C, while the coast has a slightly cooler and more agreeable average of 28C. The coldest months are December, January and February with temperatures averaging 16-19C. The best time to travel is spring and autumn, when temperatures average 24-30C; not too cold and not too hot. But remember, the weather in Morocco can be just as unpredictable as back home.
Visa advice for Morocco
Everyone (including children) will need their own valid passport, with at least 6 months validity on your passport beyond your intended return date. Please make sure you passport is up to date. For more information on UK Passports please refer to www.ukpa.gov.uk. UK residents do not need a visa if entering Morocco for less than 90 days. Click here for the UK Moroccan Embassy website.
Health Advice for Morocco
Alongside the general Morocco health information and advice, ensure that you have the correct vaccinations for where you are going on holiday and remain as healthy as possible before you leave. Of course it's important that you avoid becoming ill while you are on holiday. When you’re away on holiday remain alert: when in doubt, consult a doctor.
Getting around Morocco
There are a variety of ways to get around the country; car hire, buses, trains, taxis and private transfers. Car hire allows the most freedom but can be quite pricey, so buses are a good alternative and travel between all the major cities. Trains are efficient but the rail network is quite limited, so private transfers can be useful to take you to those places other forms of transport won’t visit. Taxis are cheap and popular with backpackers and budget travellers.
Pre-arranged independent travel in Morocco
Travel Nation’s sister company, Rickshaw Travel, has a dedicated website :
www.moroccotravelplan.co.uk that caters for people who want to travel independently in Morocco, but not leave it all to chance.
This site features lots of bite-sized travel experiences all over Morocco to choose from, each usually lasting between two and five days. You can pick and mix from these to create your perfect trip. The hotels and other forms of accommodation featured on this site are generally modest, but clean and comfortable, have been selected because they have an authentic feel. International style chain hotels have been avoided.
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