A country located in the North-Western corner of Africa
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Why are Moroccan HI hostels not listed on hostel sites?
I stay almost exclusively in hostels when available and use sites such as hostelworld.com or hostelbookers.com to find hostels.
When looking for a hostel in Casablanca no hostels could be found on ...
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Is Casablanca totally safe?
My daughter is going to have a flight with one day stopover in Casablanca. Are there places to be avoided in Casablanca for a single young woman? Which ones might they be?
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Short layover in CDG between Morocco and Israel
I have a EasyJet flight from Marrakech (Morocco) to Paris CDG.
2H15 later I have an El Al flight to Tel Aviv.
It is my understanding (would love some confirmation) that I cannot checkin my luggages ...
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Are there any special events in Marrakesh in January?
In particular I'm interested in January 3rd to 8th, 2013. But more in general, which events, festivities etc.. are there in Marrakesh?
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Availability of ATMs and exchange places in Morocco
I'm thinking about going to Morocco, and I would be avoiding the most touristic places.
I've read the question
When traveling to a country with a different currency, how should you take your money? ...
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Is it possible to cross the border from Morocco to Algeria?
I have read that the border between Morocco and Algeria is closed. Does it mean that literally it is not possible to cross the border by any means of ground transport (bus, rail, foot)? Is it possible ...
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Is traveling by train in the night in Morocco safe?
Is traveling by train safe during the night in Morocco?
I would like to take a night train from Marrakech to Fes or Rabat, to save a holiday day. Do you think it is wise?
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Family with kids driving from Marrakesh to Fez - any threat of danger for daytime driving?
We are two parents with three children, a blonde, a red head and one brunette, ages 8,9,and 12 years. Why do I write that? because we look very American which may not be such a good thing in Morocco. ...
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Where can I ride camels in Morocco (other than in the Sahara)?
Riding camels is widely advertised in the south eastern part of morocco. That is, where the Sahara starts. We might not be able to reach those parts. I am wondering if there are camel rides offered ...
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What are my accommodation options when traveling with toddlers through Morocco?
We are going to Morocco with our kids. We intent to rent a car and independently travel a bit through the country. From reading through online resources, I have learned that a Riad is a must-do, but ...
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Where to go in Morocco with toddlers?
We would like to go to Morocco. It seems like a very interesting destination. Unfortunately most travel guides suggest traveling with children over 6. Should we postpone visiting Morocco until they ...
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What are the rules surounding alcohol in Morocco
I will be in Morocco for New Year's: what are the rules surrounding alcohol?
Firstly is alcohol even available? If so do I need a permit or is it just a case of showing your passport at the store?
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What are the operational times for public transport in Marrakech, and where can I find a schedule?
Marrakech has a public bus transport system, but what are its operating times? I ask because Wikitravel states for the single bus route that operates between the city and its airport to be "6.15am to ...
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Is it safe to drink tap water in Morocco?
Over the next week I'm travelling around in Morocco and I wonder whether buying bottled water is essential or tap water is safe enough to drink. According to the Wikitravel entry:
As a rule, do ...
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Is it safe to drive in Morocco if you don't understand Arabic?
Because of the risk of malaria in Thailand we are now considering going to Morocco. I have read some interesting journeys by car in this country. When I searched on Google image for "traffic signs ...
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Is it difficult for an Iranian citizen to get a visa to travel to Morocco as a tourist?
Where I am now in Georgia there is a backpacker from Iran who would like to travel to Morocco but thinks it is not possible for Iranian citizens since the countries do not have embassies in each ...
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What supporting evidence is required for a Moroccan travel visa?
I plan to travel to Morocco later this year and wanted to check if anyone with previous experience getting a travel visa can shed some light here. The Embassy of Morocco in the UK states that for a ...
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How safe is Morocco? (2011-2012) [closed]
I'm planning a trip to Morocco at the end of this year. Considering the Arab Spring and regular precautions, are there any "official" safety recommendations relevant to travellers from the western ...
