Leaving for Casablanca this Feb,anything I should know before I leave?
I'm a first time visitor to Africa,visitng Morocco. What should I know about the place? What shots do I need before going there?What's visa procedure (I'm from Ireland)?Appreciate any other tips/recommendations.
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Answered by Tim Boyde from Marrakesh, Morocco
Hi, I am Tim, from England, living in Morocco now. European Union citizens are allowed 3 months stay in Morocco without getting a visa beforehand. On arrival you will be required to fill out a form and your passport stamp will give you your 3 months. Be patient, they like their beauracracy here.Where in Morocco are you headed? Inland (Marrakech, Fe, Meknes etc) it is very cold, especially at night; North is not hot and can be wet(think British Autumn); aroind Agadir expect 20 degrees plus in the day, colder at night, and maybe 3 or 4 days of rain in the month. No shots are actually required. Not a great deal of English spoken, some areas are formerly French territory and some are formerly Spanish, so 2nd language is one or the other depending where you are! Casablanca will be more cosmopolitan, slightly more westernised, very big, frantic at times, and you may take time to get used to it.Beware scams, self appointed guides, and overly helpful people. I love the Moroccan people, they really are truly friendly, but there are those who use this to try and make some money. And in the small taxis make sure the meter is on, there is an element that will try to overcharge or say the meter doesn't work. Remember that it is a predominantly Muslim country, respect their ways and be aware that there is a lot of sympathy for Gaza and anti-Israeli feeling at the moment. The Euro is about 10.9 dirhams in the banks here right now. And you can smoke in bars and cafes - in fact it's almost compulsory in some! Above all, be relaxed and enjoy!
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Answered by Azzeddine El Hasnaoui from Casablanca, Morocco
All I can say is Welcome to Morocco, speacially to Casablanca. There is nothing actually to know about this City. It is not a touristic one, but there is still some places woth of visiting like Mosque Hassan II. I think the guy above me have summarized all what you need to know about this place. If you need any help don't hesitate to cotact me at azzeddine.elhasnaoui@gmail.com. Enjoy!
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Answered by a Localyte from Casablanca, Morocco
first of all welcome to Casablanca.by the way i live in Casablanca.So im gonna show u now all the places to visit:
The Anfa residential district, located just behind the corniche at the foot of the Anfa hill, is the poshest district in Casablanca, containing some of the most beautiful houses. In January 1943, the famous Anfa Conference, held in one of these luxurious villas, attended by Churchill and Roosevelt, decided on the date of the landing of the allied forces in Europe under the operation code name of Overlord.
Anfa Royal Golf Course:In the heart of Casablanca, perched amidst the shrubs on the Anfa hill the splendid Anfa Royal Golf Course stretches over 2,710 metres for a par of 35. You will need to employ all your skill and imagination to negotiate the flowers and trees which are an integral part of the fairways.
The corniche:Starting from the El Hank lighthouse, a non-stop procession of beaches, swimming pools, villas, cafés, hotels and restaurants border the Corniche boulevard, the centre of Casablanca nightlife. The Ibn Saoud Foundation set up by Saudi Arabia in 1985 overlooks the sea and includes a towering mosque, a further education centre and an ultra-modern library.
Hassan the second mosque:I want a mosque at the extreme west of the Muslim World," declared King Hassan II. So it was that in 1980, a start was made on the building of this sumptuous monument. The mosque rose up over the sea, in the south of the city, on the site of the former municipal swimming-pool. At the top of the minaret towering 200 metres above the city, a laser beam visible 35km away, indicates the direction of Mecca. With its inauguration on 30 August 1993, Casablanca, in a style worthy of the Pharaohs, perpetuated the tradition of architectural research and technical innovation, which has characterised the White City since its foundation.
Ligue Arabe Park:A wide palm-fringed promenade runs through the centre of the former Lyautey Park was laid out in 1918. This huge area of greenery, abounding with shaded arcades, pergolas and café terraces, is a favourite spot for Casablanca strollers. Surrounded by gardens at its north end, stands the former Cathedral of Sacré-Coeur, built in 1930 by Paul Tourron. No longer a place of worship, the cathedral has been used as a storage facility and as a concert hall, and is currently in use as a theatre.
Casablanca Twin Center:You can discover at the very heart of the city a new commercial and business centre: the first one in the history of Casablanca. It covers a surface area of 13,500 m2, with twin towers rising to a height of 110m, proudly symbolic of the new business Casablanca. This integrated and dynamic whole, containing more than 43,000 m2 of office space equipped with cutting edge technology, fosters the development of economic operators set up there. The commercial complex is spread over five levels including the basement. The centreâs public car parks can take more than 450 vehicles. Casablanca Twin Center, defining a new architectural scale for the city, is a lofty landmark standing out in stark white contrast to the blue of the sky, while remaining in keeping with the cityâs spirit, vitality and the colour of its name.
hope to you an exiting trip.
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Answered by a Localyte from Ouarzazate, Morocco
AZbout Morocco you have to know that you can get here just by youyr ID you donty need passport but about other country like Tunisie , Algerie you need visa
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Answered by trilho salama from Ouarzazate, Morocco
Hi,
- You donÂŽt need any shots.
- You can find Visa everywhere. In big cities and litle villages.
- Good places to visit: Cities - Fez, Marrakech, Chefchaouen.
Beaches - Essaouira, Agadir
Mountains - Gorges of Dades and Todra, Tafraoute.
Desert - Sahara, Merzouga
- Go with your heart open, you can find really nice people, showing you good experiences of live.
- If you rent a car is good to be carefull in the road and purchase of speed limits.
- Is better if you peak a local guide. ( I can help you with that - trilhosmarrocos@gmail.com)
- The food is really nice and is better if you drink only bottled water.
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Answered by a Localyte from Maraksh, Morocco
If you are keen to combine your holiday with an activity, trek or hike then please contact the following
Visit the following trekking/hiking website
www.walkinginmorocco.com
Or call/fax: 00212 524 484 456 Mobil: 00212 6 7041 0376
Email: info@walkinginmorocco.com
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