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About Morocco Morocco is an absolute splendour of ancient customs and traditions. It is a land full of contrasts, colour and mystery from stark mountains and barren deserts to magnificent beaches and modern cities. Its Mediterranean climate - hot summers and mild winters lend itself to many activities including Golf, Tennis, Riding Clubs, Water-skiing, Sailing, Scuba diving, Hunting, Hiking and Camel treks. |
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In Morocco you will experience Moorish culture at its best. Whether swimming along the Mediterranean coast, touring ancient Roman and Arabic monuments, or trekking on a desert safari, Morocco offers you a unique glimpse into a timeless culture. Winters are mild and the summers are hot and dry. Average daytime temperatures in winter range from 16 to 23º C and in summer, from 33 to 42º C. Like Spain, Morocco has approximately 330 days of sunshine per year. French, Spanish & English are widely spoken as well as traditional Arabic. For sight seeing - Costa del Sol is just 30 minutes away by hydrofoil from Tangiers. Morocco boasts a fantastic variation in terrain and vegetation with fertile plains near its Atlantic coast, many dramatic mountains and The Sahara Desert. The Moroccan food is delicious and nutritious; the most famous dish is couscous, semolina served with different vegetables and lamb. Black tea with mint is the first preferred drink of all Moroccans and there is no general alcohol prohibition. From the small local snacks in the fishermen villages to the chic restaurants of the marinas, you'll be able to enjoy a large variety of seafood. There are also numerous seasonal restaurants in the region serving Moroccan and international cuisines. Necessary documents to enter Morocco: passport/identification card. No visa required for visits inferior to 3 months. The unit of currency is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD), which is divided into 100 centimes. 1 MAD is equivalent to approx. GBP 0.06 (EUR 0.09). The Moroccan Mediterranean experience is unique, in front of a blue-crystal Mediterranean sea and at less than 15 minutes from Europe. The capital of the Moroccan Mediterranean, Tangier, is the closest African city to Europe. Tangier unites the interests of a traditional city with its medina and souks with the ability to enjoy Magnificent sandy beaches both on the Atlantic and Mediterranean side. Tangiers and Tetouan are good shopping spots. The traditional medinas of Tangier and Tetouan offer a good variety of craft and typical Moroccan shopping. Tetouan, which dominates the green valley of the Martil river is famous for its Hispano-Moorish architecture. You will like here picturesque views on the medina, the delightful coolness of the narrow little tree-lined streets to be explored for shopping or the local Spanish style ceramics. Cabo Negro is on a privately accessed hill with stunning pool properties and romantic views on the Mediterranean sea. It also boasts an 18 hole golf course . |
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