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{Slide = 1. History and Culture}
Morocco, located in northwest Africa, is the starting point suited for those traveling to Africa. It is a break in Europe, only 14 km. separate from Spain and you can be a welcoming place, bustling and stimulating in many aspects. The great diversity of contrasting landscapes offer diverse respuestas to the wishes of the visitor: Rest, trip, exoticism, adventure ... The country is encountered by four mountain chains: the Rif, whose heights did not exceed the 2452 meters, the cinema and the Mediterranean coastal foothills of its mountains llegan sea. In the center of the country, column as authentic articulated the Atlantic side and the Sahara, the Middle and the High Atlas. The Middle Atlas is famous for its forests of cedars and waterfalls. The High Atlas summit, as most high, Toubkal, sizes 4165, constitutes the most high mountains of northern Africa. In this mountain there is a variety of stunning landscapes, the north is very wooded with vertiente Encinas, yours, and enebros red cedars and the typical vegetation of height in the highest level. It has beautiful waterfalls. The vertiente south is populated by steppe vegetation. Some peaks in the High Atlas I can admire it Snow! Perpetuated the same side of the desert! The Anti Atlas is located parallel to the High Atlas and rocky formations of great beauty presents. At their feet INCREASES forests of argan, arboreal species endemic to Morocco Hoja perenne. Rivers ... In the northern Rif Moulouya emphasizes that number gives a peak of this massif, the Sebou the Rdom Beht and the fertile plain that riegan the center of the country. Emphasize also the Oum-er and the Ox Rbia Regreg that ends in Rabat. The Oued Tensift of stretches between UPS and the Haouz. The Dr, immense, that the NACE data, the Ziz and the Mesk (with its fountains blue) forming gorges of great beauty in the region of Tafilalet .. Special Mention deserves the Massa-builder between Agadir and Tiznit of-Its-Massa National Park, creating a universe green and full of life, availability of species like the pink flamenco in a desert area until his mouth in the sea. The Sus-Massa National Park is a biosphere reserve importantísima. We can not forget them or the areas of steppe míticos oasis of greenery and humedad refuge in the arid areas, siendo su palm most emblematic plant species. With its 710 850 km2 and its huge geographical Diversity, the climate is very varied, the temperate most of the year. In the interior the climate is continental. On the coast, the sea breeze impide the summer heat., Winter is the idyllic beaches in the south as Agadir, Tan-Tan, Dakhla and Layounne. {/ Slide} {slide = 2. Major events} - Mousses of Ben Aissa (Meknes - June) - Mousses of Moulay Idriss II (Fez - September) - Guawa & World Music Festival (Essaouira) - Festival of Sacred Music (Fez - June) - Marrakesh Film Festival (September-December) - Independence Day (18 November) {/ Slide} {slide = 3. Currency} The official currency is the Dirham (Dh), although in some places you can pay with euros. If you need to consider changing currency rates that are similar but vary according to the bank. The Banque Marocaine du Commerce Extérieur is highly recommended and usually charge a commission of 1.5%. Apart from change in dirhams, it is also interesting that bring little money because if you do not have one dirham coins of tips you will get very expensive. It is usually given between 10 and 15% tip on the price of the service being offered, although they usually leave 1 or 2 dirhams usually the most practical. In services such as taxi fare is recommended to agree before the race, ever after, because you have to haggle. It is also customary to make a donation if you have any picture to someone, or tell you whether you serve. Please note that this is a country where such practices are widespread, so it is advisable not to offer any reward to a rude or aggressive behavior (teaching that you can get benefit from tourism but in a polite and respectful) . {/ Slide} {slide = 4. The art of haggling} It is their own culture and must enter the game, never accept the first purchase price. As a practical advice to consider that once a price is agreed to do the purchase and is highly frowned not keep the product, so if you really do not want to buy better not get into the game bargaining. It is best not to propose a price. When the seller tells you "when you want to pay" will answer "when I ask." One handy trick is to buy cheaply show interest in an object that does not want to buy and when the seller offers you a price you say is very expensive and you see that you are filled. When he tries not to let you go now proposing another article to avoid losing customers and sales, you start to haggle on products that really interests you. List Price Range to find bargain: Dh 05.03 Coffee, L. 9 Dh oil, bottled water 5 Dh, Dh 35 Kebab, tea with mint 5 Dh, Dh 100 souvenir shirt. {/ Slide} {slide = 5. Bringing the car to Morocco} The road conditions have improved considerably in recent years, but be careful because there still believe children, cattle, carts and animals. In addition, the verges are usually very busy and at night are especially dangerous because the lack of light can not see a pedestrian. Although the distances are not very large, which can be calculated to an average loop 50km/ha 90km/hal most roads and highway that crosses the country. Find any gas stations on major roads, with unleaded petrol (more expensive than in Spain) and diesel (cheaper than gasoline). If you travel with your car in order to have all original documents (certified copies are invalid) and Green Card insurance. Without the green card will not stop you from entering the country and insurance at the border that will face. {/ Slide} {slide = 6. Travel Clothing and dress code} In summer it is better to wear wide against the heat. In autumn and spring is advisable to bring a sweater or winter jacket one piece of clothing. In areas of traditional or religious sites is advisable to wear short-sleeved shirt instead of straps and pants or long skirt to the knee at least. {/ Slide} {slide = 7. Bureaucracy} The passport must be valid and not expire during the next 6 months on arrival in the country. You do not need tourist visas for a stay of up to 90 days. It is important to always take it on because at any time the local police can request it to you. {/ Slide} {slide = 8. Best time of year to travel} - April to September trekking in the mountains, October to April in the desert. - Atlantic and Mediterranean coastline June to September: no rain and 20 ° C approx. Throughout the day. {/ Slide} {slide = 9. Dates and times} - Business hours Monday through Friday from 9 to 12 and 15 to 18. Generally open Saturday morning. - Ramadan (consequences) are not obliged to follow him but to respect them, and the guide should read, etc.. We can look bad if you eat, drink or smoke in the street during the day. Some restaurants close at midday and the day life is very quiet. At night, however, all activated again. {/ Slide} {slide = 10. Security} No theft crimes but generally in areas with crowds of people, public transportation. No need to bring any money on it, and store them in other places than the wallet. Do not boast when their pay and try not to go alone at night to isolated places. Faced with intense false guides make money by becoming heavy, it is best to say no politely and ignore them because they leave us in peace. {/ Slide} {slide = 11. Responsible Tourism} It is advisable not to make gifts to children and less money. If you want to make donations to best clothes or educational material in schools or people you trust. Before making a photo ask permission. {/ Slide} {slide = 12. Basic Dictionary} Yes - Naam / wajá No - là Thanks - shocram Hello - salam aleikum Goodbye - Bislama {/ Slide} {slide = 13. Health} No special vaccinations required but tetanus is highly recommended. Whenever necessary it is advisable to drink bottled water and wash hands before eating. Pharmacies have all but is very expensive, so better carry a small first aid kit with medicines that we believe that we need. Health care is not free. We recommend travel insurance. {/ Slide} |
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