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Bookmark & sharePick up a flying carpet in the magical bazaars of Morocco.
Tangier, Casablanca, Marrakesh...just the names of these cities stir a hint of spice in the nostrils. Jostling crowds, the piquant tension of debate, space in perpetual motion - the minute you set foot in the country you know you've arrived somewhere very different.
Spend a weekend in a luxury riad in Marrakesh, Fès or Rabat, exorcise your shopping demons in some of the most colourful markets in the world, or indulge in some off-piste desert driving over sugar-soft dunes... And this fantastically varied destination is barely three hours flying time from Europe.
Travel Warning: Terrorism Concerns - Western Sahara
In March and April 2007 several suicide bombings were carried out in Casablanca targeting Western interests. The overall threat of further attacks has increased, particularly in Casablanca. Travellers should exercise caution, pay attention to news reports regarding safety and heed any local advice regarding potential dangers.
The disputed territory of Western Sahara has a history of political instability and insecurity. Many areas of the Western Sahara are mined.
severity: Mid-level alert
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Kingdom of Morocco
Population
33,000,000
Currency
Name: Moroccan Dirham
Code: MAD
Symbol: DH
Electrical Plugs
127/220V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Arabic, Tamazight
Time Zones
GMT/UTC 0
Country Dialing Code
+212
Weights & Measures
Metric
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