Morocco
Morocco: travel information

How to get to Morocco
Airplane
direct flights go from Frankfurt/M. to Casablanca, there are also seasonal
flights from almost all German airports to Agadir. Other international airports
in the country are Tangier and Marrakech.
Ship
Ferries cross the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco, the shortest connection is
between Algeciras and Ceuta. There are also ferries from Almería/Spain to
Nador and from Sète in southern France to Tangier. The main port in the country
is Casablanca.
Travel in the country
Flight connections
The relatively dense domestic flight network connects Casablanca with Marrakech,
Tangier, Ouarzazate, Agadir and Laayoune, among others.
Bus
The national bus network is very well developed. In addition, there are shared
taxis (louages) with a fixed destination that only leave when the car is full.
Rail
The rail network of Morocco covers about 2,000 km. A railway line runs from
Marrakech via Casablanca, Rabat and Fez to Tangier. Another route leads from Fés
via Oujda along the Algerian border to the south.
You should stock up on groceries for a longer train ride, even if you can buy
some things on board - at tourist prices, of course. It is advisable to always
bring a little more to share with fellow travelers. This promotes cultural
exchange, is seen as very polite and is often enough the start of a good
conversation.
Taxis
There are two types of registered taxis in the major cities of Morocco.
The Petits Taxis are yellow and marked with the words “Petit
Taxi”. Mostly they are small, four-door Peugeouts, Renaults, Seats or comparable
vehicles. They are equipped with a taximeter and serve the immediate city
area. Usually you don't have to point out the use of the meter. You can also
negotiate a price before you start your journey. Petits Taxis are fast,
efficient and inexpensive. As such, there is no better way to get around
Marrakech.
The Grands Taxis, white, mostly old Mercedes-Benz cars with
a regular taxi sign on the roof, are a lot more expensive than their little red
brothers. They drive on fixed routes, but can also be used individually. In
contrast to the petits taxis, they are allowed to leave the city area, which is
why they are ideal for excursions in the area. They can also be rented by the
hour or by the day.
Road transport and rental cars
The country's road network comprises around 30,000 km of asphalt roads and
50,000 km of poorly paved roads. In late autumn, some mountain slopes are
impassable due to the high water level in the rivers. Snowfalls also lead to
road closures there in winter. If you want to rent a car in Morocco, you should
be at least 21 years old and - what a surprise - have a valid driver's
license. The German driving license is recognized, but it is always advisable to
have an international driving license with you. Cars should be checked
thoroughly after receipt (e.g. spare wheel and jack on board?) - especially with
smaller rental agencies. Contracts must be read carefully and only then signed.
In Morocco you drive on the right side of the road.
Maximum speed
The maximum speed in the country is 40 km/h, but it is also regulated by
traffic signs, which you must pay attention to as police checks are not
uncommon. Penalties for violations are particularly severe in urban areas.
Alcohol per mille limit
In Morocco there is an alcohol per mille limit of 0.0 for all car and motorcycle
drivers.
Other rules
Signposting in Morocco is mostly in Arabic and French. The traffic rules
generally correspond to those of the European Union. However, one should pay
attention to the following:
- In some cases the right of way rules are not observed. One shouldn't
insist on one's right
- Roundabout: Right before left (signs regulate everything else)
- Avoid driving at night and unnecessary overtaking maneuvers
Careful and careful driving is especially important. The enforcement of
claims for damages is almost impossible.
International license plate
According to
Abbreviationfinder,
the international license plate of Morocco is:
Tourist office
Moroccan Tourist Office
Graf-Adolf-Straße 59
40210 Düsseldorf
Tel: 0049 - (0) 211 - 37 05
51/52 Email: [email protected]
Morocco: entry and exit regulations
Formalities, visas
Travelers to Morocco require a visa, a passport (valid for three months for
visas up to a month or six months for visas up to three months) and a return
flight or onward ticket.
Currency
The national currency of Morocco is the Moroccan Dirham:
1 Dh or MAD = 100 Centimes.
Goods, drugs, souvenirs
The internationally customary free allowances apply to the import of tobacco
products and alcohol. When you leave the country, you are very strict about
looking for drugs. Customs problems mainly arise when someone has imported a
vehicle into Morocco and does not take it back again.
Drugs
Great caution is required with drugs, which are also offered on the street in
many places in Morocco. They are illegal, even if you feel like everyone is
smoking hashish at all times. If you are attracted to the sporting challenge of
a three-month to five-year prison stay, you can of course smuggle drugs out of
the country. It should always be remembered that a Moroccan prison is an
experience that is not necessary.
Cheap goods, souvenirs
In the old royal cities of Fez and Meknés, as well as in Marrakech, you can buy
beautiful hand-woven rugs and carpets, as well as hand-dyed clothing. But
leather goods, copper and silver work, clay and porcelain vessels are also on
sale throughout the country.
Morocco: Travel Medicine, Vaccinations and Warnings
Infectious Diseases
In Morocco, the following infectious diseases are to be expected, which are
not or less widespread in Germany or Central and Northern Europe:
- Malaria: There is a low risk of malaria infection in
Chefchaouen Province. Virtually only tertian malaria occurs.
- Amoebic dysentery
- Bacterial agitation
- Schistosomiasis
- cholera
- Intestinal infections caused by contaminated food or
water, including amoebas, lamblia, salmonella, shigella, worm infestation
and all kinds of viruses and bacteria
- Typhus - especially in the northeast of the country
- Hepatitis A and B
- Kala Azar disease
- Meningococcal - meningitis
- Polio, polio
- Leishmaniasis Disease
- tetanus
- rabies
- typhus
Vaccination recommendations
- Diphtheria - a vaccination against diphtheria should
always exist, also in the home country.
- Hepatitis A and B
- Polio, polio - vaccination against polio should always
exist, also in the home country.
- Meningococcal meningitis
- Tetanus - a vaccination against tetanus should always
exist, also in the home country.
- Rabies - but only for high-risk travelers who can come
into contact with the vector animals.
- Typhoid - but only for travelers who can come into
contact with polluted water or contaminated food.
Vaccination requirements There are no vaccination regulations when
entering or staying in the country.
Malaria prophylaxis
When traveling to the country, malaria prophylaxis is not required. But
it is advisable to bring a "stand-by preparation" with you.
Morocco: Diplomatic missions
Visit Countryaah for a full list of Morocco embassies and consulates in each
country around the world.

German representation in Morocco
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
7 Zankat Madnine
PO Box 235
10001 Rabat, Morocco Tel: 00212 - (0) 537 - 68 91 00
E-Mail: [email protected]
www.rabat.diplo.de
Honorary Consulate in Agadir
6, Rue de Madrid, Quartier résidentiel
80 000 Agadir Tel: 00212 - (0) 528 - 841 025
Email: [email protected]
Austrian representations in Morocco
Austrian Embassy in Rabat
2 Zankat Tiddas
Rabat
Tel: 00212 - (0) 537 - 764 003
00212 - (0) 537 - 761 698
Email: [email protected]
www.aussenministerium.at/rabat
Representations of Morocco in Austria
Embassy of Morocco in Vienna
Opernring 3-5
1010 Vienna
Tel: 0043 - (0) 1 - 586 6650
0043 - (0) 1 - 586 6651
Email: [email protected]
Consulates
Region |
Contact |
Salzburg |
Honorary Consulate of Morocco in Salzburg
Sterneckstraße 55
5020 Salzburg
Tel: 0043 - (0) 662 - 875 3140
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.fleischmann.co.at/ |
Styria |
Honorary Consulate of Morocco in Graz
Kastellfeldgasse 24
8010 Graz
Tel: 0043 - (0) 316 - 8288 7316
Email: [email protected] |
Swiss representations in Morocco
Swiss Embassy in Rabat
Square de Berkane
PO Box 169
10020 Rabat
Tel: 00212 - 37 - 268 030
00212 - 37 - 268 031
Email: [email protected]
www.eda.admin.ch/rabat
Representations of Morocco in Switzerland
Embassy of Morocco in Bern
Helvetiastrasse 42
3005 Bern
Tel: 0041 - (0) 31 - 351 0362
Email: [email protected]
www.amb-maroc.ch
Consulates
Consulat général du Royaume du Maroc
Rue du Grand-Chêne 7-9
1002 Lausanne
Tel: 0041 - (0) 21 - 329 07 43
Consulat général du Royaume du Maroc
Bahnhofstrasse 73
8001 Zurich
Tel: 0041 - (0) 1 - 211 74 32
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