Morocco by Exotik

Country of light, colors, culture and history, Morocco offers an unequaled diversity. Variety joins a warm welcome and an irreproachable hospitality. Whether you want it or not, you will be treated like kings. Rich and tasty, Moroccan gastronomy will introduce you to the multiple flavors of its regional specialties. You can enjoy delicious dishes such as lamb couscous, honey and almond pastries and the popular mint tea. Respect of cultural traditions Avoid provocative clothes, accept the mint tea (a gesture of hospitality), eat with your right hand, taste everything, but you do not feel obliged to finish everything, it is usually impossible! Avoid eating, drinking and smoking in public during the day while Ramadan month. Before photographing a person, do not forget to ask permission.

Cities

Rabat

Modern capital and historic city, Rabat has a considerable architectural heritage that includes many important monuments, such as the Kasbah of the Udayas and the minaret of the Hassan II Mosque. With its port, Rabat is also a commercial and industrial city where tourism and local crafts also play a major economic role.

Casablanca

Casablanca (also called ‘‘white city’’) is the largest city in Morocco. With over 4 million inhabitants, the city is the first business center, the first port and the first university pole of the country. Morocco’s third-largest tourist, Casablanca reflects its colonial past through part of its intact architecture. Lively city, it also knows a large number of artistic and economic events throughout the year. It’s good to live there thanks to its climate, the sea, its gardens, its tradition and modernity in constantly opposition.

Marrakech

Marrakesh is one of those destinations that make you dream. This everchanging city leaves no tourist indifferent. Open your eyes let yourself be carried by the colors, the smells, and the undeniable charm of Marrakesh, this enchanting and fascinating city! The vast Jemaa el-Fnaa square and its agitation (day and night) are worth the trip. We also get lost in the colorful and noisy souks, probably the richest and most fascinating in the country.

Language

Arabic and French but English is well-understood in larger cities.

Electricity

The electricity is 220 volts; therefore, an adapter and/or converter will be required.

Entry requirements

 Kindly make sure to have the proper documents required to enter the countries you are visiting. Please refer to www.travel.gc.ca for updated information. Regarding visas, you can refer to the link: www.travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories.
Failure to obtain these documents prior to travel can result in being denied entry or exit from the country. 

Communication

International access code (exit code in Europe): 00 International dialing code: 212 If you are calling from any other European country, the international dialing code 212 is only required to call Morocco from abroad. So it will be: 00 212 and local phone number. Concerning national calls made in Morocco, it is not necessary to dial the 212 country code. If you are calling from Canada, please dial 011, then 212 and finally the local phone number in Morocco.

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