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About Morocco
Though Morocco is a world away from most countries we know,
it offers many of the same travel options that we are able to
access in other countries. For example, the accommodation
options in Morocco are remarkably good. A wide choice is open to
you for Hotels in Marrakesh that will suit both your style and
taste. Alternatively, if your travels are in Casablaca, try one
of the fabulous Hotels in Casablanca.
With regards to travel, you can fly to Morocco, as well as take
connecting flights in-between the larger cities. You can also
catch a train or taxi, hire a car or travel by motorbike. This
means that getting around Morocco is relatively easy and should
pose no problem for you, whether you are the more adventurous
type or more reserved and cautious. Below is a basic list of
some of the travel services that are offered in Morocco.
Air
RAM (Royal Air Maroc) operates domestic flights from Casablanca
to major cities nationwide. Between any other two points, you
will usually have to change planes at Casablanca, unless both
points are stops on a single Casa-bound flight. In general
flight are expensive, but will save you a lot of time.
Train
The trains in Morocco are very comfortable and fairly
inexpensive. They cover a limited network of routes, but travel
between the major cities they are easily the best option. They
are reliable, comfortable, fast, and efficient.
Shared Taxi
The Shared Taxis are one f the best features of Moroccan
transport. They operate on a wide variety of routes and are much
quicker than the public buses. The fares are very reasonable.
The taxis are usually big Mercedes cars carrying six passengers.
Bus
Buses are usually cheaper than the shared taxis and they do more
regular routes. Shared Taxis will bring you to your destination
much faster, but the buses are far more comfortable and safer.
Car
There aren’t many problems driving by car in Morocco. The speed
limit in town is 50km/hour and outside town on the highways it
is 100km/hour. By law all drivers and passengers are required to
wear seatbelts. However you should be careful of driving at
night. It is legal to drive without lights at up to 20km/hour,
but there are many cyclists, animals and hikers at night. There
are many car rental depots, though you should have insurance,
and they are very expensive and the petrol prices in Morocco are
fairly high.
Motorbike
Motorcycling in Morocco is increasing each year. Although you
should be careful of your safety at night, you will be able to
visit all the sought after places for the enthusiast. It will be
advisable to take a good tool kit and puncture repair kit.
Casablanca
Also known as Casa or Dar el Baida, Casablanca is essentially
the capital of Morocco. Any European citizen or traveler will
feel immediately at home here and will have an almost
instinctive understanding of the life here. There are plenty of
hotels in and around Casablanca. Regardless of the size of your
budget, you can find a superb place to enjoy a meal in
Casablanca. Entertain your wildest holiday fantasies in
Casablanca!
All duties are handled here except for administration. It was
established as a town in 1906 with a population of 20 000. Later
in 1907 when the French landed here, Fez was its commercial
centre whilst Tangier was set up as
the city’s main harbour. The French
were soon ousted however and had to seek a new port altogether
and Tangier remained Moroccan. Things have changed much since
then however. With a population of over 3 million, Casablanca
resembles a Southern European city.
Transport
Petits Taxis are everywhere and you shouldn’t have difficulty in
catching one. The bus services are quite efficient too. If
you’re hiring a car in Casa, remember that the traffic can often
be a nightmare and it doesn’t take much to reach gridlock. Avoid
driving if at all possible. For further information on
transportation in Morocco, click here.
Accommodation
There are plenty of hotels in and around Casa. Problem is
they’re almost always full, so last minute bookings are out of
the question. Go to hotels, luxury hotels, self-catering, villas
and apartments & studios for further accommodation information.
Beaches
Take a bus to Ain Diab, a small beach side suburb. True, it
might not be the cleanest of beaches, but it still draws a huge
crowd on a daily basis. It also must be said that the crowds are
mostly drawn here because of the various beach clubs. These
clubs each have saltwater pools, restaurants and café’s. Look
around a bit and if your wallet can handle it, you’ll find a
more expensive beach club with tennis & volleyball courts and
even a disco.
Restaurants
Regardless of the size of your budget, you can find a superb
place to enjoy a meal in Casa. Generally accepted as the best
place to eat when in Morocco, Casablanca has a large variety of
traditional, seafood and take-away eateries. Try make a turn by
‘Stella’. This ice-cream parlor will have 30 different
flavours at any one time available for
your testing.
Bars & Nightclubs
Unfortunately Casa’s nightclub offerings are somewhat meager.
Most of the 'clubs' turn out to be cabaret joints and single
woman are quickly targeted by marinated men on the prowl. For a
quiet drink at a bar, your best bet is probably your hotel’s
bar.
There are a few semi-decent disco’s in Casa and they’ll get
going around 11pm until 3am.
Things to See & Do
Rialto Cinema
This beautiful Art Deco cinema palace was constructed in 1930.
Catch a movie and enjoy the architecture too.
Cathedral of Sacre Cœur
This cathedral has a refreshing design that features many
traditional Moroccan styles. In the past it was used as a school
and then a culture center. Now however, whilst the exterior
holds its visual appeal, the interior has succumbed to entropy.
Villa des Arts
This Art Deco exhibition centre houses
many lovely contemporary art pieces.
Getting Around
CTM has buses running constantly in and around the city. Grands
Taxis are quick and usually quite easy to catch. Your best bet
for a train is at the Casa Port station or the Casa Voyageurs
station.
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