What should I pay attention to when traveling to Morocco?

(1) In principle, Morocco is a relatively safe tourist spot as long as preparations and precautions are made before departure. However, in recent years, the crime of robbery by Moroccan gangsters with knives is increasing day by day, reminding tourists who travel to Morocco to pay attention to their own safety.

(2) Morocco's local currency is controlled, and BMCE is the only bank that receives cheque commission. When tourists exchange money at the airport, they will encounter situations such as only accepting cash, slow efficiency of bank staff and even stopping business, but this will not happen in ordinary banks. Shops accept credit cards, but they charge an extra 5%. Some BMCE and BMCI banks have ATMs, and many banks accept cash advances from Visa and MasterCard.

(3) In Morocco, it is advisable to avoid going around Christmas and Easter for two weeks.

Special reminder: the embassy lost its passport for travel consultation.

Special tips

1. Moldova has a large number of poor people and a high unemployment rate, and theft happens from time to time. Therefore, we should be vigilant when going out shopping to prevent theft. If there is an accident, you should call the police in time.

2. There are a large number of poppies in Rif Mountain and other places, and drug smuggling is rampant, so tourists should pay attention.

For female tourists, some sexual harassment is common in Morocco. Try not to act alone at night, and be sure to ask the police for help in case of emergency.

Compared with Europe, the price in Morocco is still relatively cheap. Especially leather products, Forrest Gump essential oil, scarves made of cactus fiber, handmade carpets and so on. They are all good gifts with local characteristics. ? 4. In Morocco, it is recommended to avoid going for two weeks around Christmas and Easter.

5. Long-distance bus companies had better choose CTM. If you travel to some marginal areas, you can also try other private minibuses, but you should be prepared hard.

6. Traffic timetable: You can get the timetable at the tourist center next to the airport, railway station and bus station.

7. The vast majority of Moroccan residents believe in Islam, so we must respect the religious beliefs of local people, such as taking off our shoes when visiting others. The host should serve tea three times before and after the banquet, and the guests should "do as the Romans do"; No pork, no pig products, etc.

8. Pay attention to fraud prevention in tourist areas, enthusiastically explain scenic spots or lead the way, many of which are charged; I suggest taking you home to visit or have tea.

9. Steamed buns, tea and side dishes provided by restaurants in tourist areas are usually not free, but they are free in ordinary restaurants outside.

10 related websites:

Moroccan Tourism Bureau website: www.visitmorocco.org/

Moroccan government website: www.mincom.gov.ma/

1 1. Insurance:

Purchase necessary personal safety and medical insurance. You will face a strange foreign environment, there are some hidden dangers in safety, and the cost of foreign medicine is generally high. I suggest you choose the appropriate insurance, just in case.

12, physical examination:

Carry out necessary vaccination and carry a vaccination certificate (commonly known as "yellow book") with you. If conditions permit, it is best to have a comprehensive physical examination.

13 Frequently used telephones:

Alarm (urban traffic accident): 19

Gendarmerie (traffic accident outside the city): 1 17

Fire fighting (fire alarm): 15

Telephone consultation (charge): 160

14 border inspection:

Morocco is separated from the European continent by the Strait of Gibraltar, which is only 14 nautical mile. In recent years, illegal immigration activities are very frequent, so you must write your own relevant documents to avoid unnecessary trouble.

15 Morocco Festival

Fixed holidays:

Declaration of Independence Day (65438+1October 1 1),

Labor Day (May 1),

King Ascension Day (July 30th),

Edha? Wadi Return Day (August 14),

King and People's Revolution Day (August 20th),

Youth Day (King's birthday, August 2 1),

Green March Festival (165438+1October 6),

Independence Day (165438+1October 8th);

Hijri festivals: Hijri New Year, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and Prophet's birthday (Hijri festivals are calculated according to Hijri and vary from year to year). Every year around August is the holiday period in Mozambique, and employees of public departments and enterprises such as the Mozambican government will take vacations one after another.

Special Festival: Bride's Day (September)

16. Bring more cash in Morocco. Some hotels, restaurants, markets and shops don't offer credit cards.

17. When taking pictures of others or doing outdoor activities, be prepared to tip or buy things.

18 Avoid taking pictures of local women, because most women hate being photographed by foreigners or strangers.

19. Don't accept a stranger who claims to work in a hotel or car rental company as your guide unless you know this person.

20. If the local people ask you to delete the photos taken in front of their house, you should listen so as not to cause trouble.

2 1. If the locals stop you, or insist that you go and have a look at the goods they sell, unless you plan to buy something, just go. Besides, if you are not going to buy anything in the store, you'd better go directly.

22. It is not safe to join a tour group unless you can speak Arabic or French.

23. The price and corresponding time involved in the Raiders are for reference only, subject to the actual cost.

embassy

Embassy of China in the Kingdom of Morocco

Website:

Business office address: 2. Kadi? Meki? El? Bitori? Elsouissi-Rabat

Tel: (002 12)? 537? 7527 18

Fax: (002 12)537? 756966

E-mail: ma@mofcom.gov.cn

Address of Cultural Office: 100. Rue? Jaafar? Esedik. Appt？ 3R。 ? Bervid? Agedal-Rabat

Tel: (002 12)? 537? 670286

Fax: (002 12)537? 670324

E-mail: maroc@chinaculture.org

na-embassy.org/chn/

Passport loss handling

1. Chinese mainland residents apply for a tourist permit.

Persons who temporarily go abroad with Moroccan tourist visas and visiting visas may apply for a return travel permit after losing their passports.

Materials to be submitted:

1, passport loss certificate issued by local police station (original and copy);

2. Copy of passport and visa;

3. Two color photos, 2 inches small and 48X33 in size, with a head length of 28-33mm and a head width of 2 1-24mm, with white or light blue background? ;

4. Completed application form for China passport/travel certificate/seaman's certificate/return certificate;

5. Description of lost passport.

Processing time: about 20 days (except holidays), no urgent service.

Cost: newly issued 260 dirhams; Reissue 520 dirhams.

Precautions:

1. You need the holder to come to our library to handle it, and you can't entrust others to handle it.

Please write down the telephone or mobile phone number that is convenient for contact on the application form, so as to inform you to get your travel permit.

Two, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan compatriots to apply for a travel permit.

Compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan who do not hold the Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents to Travel to and from the Mainland (Home Visit Permit) or the mainland travel permit for taiwan residents (Taiwan Compatriot Permit) need to apply for a Pass to and from Chinese mainland.

Materials to be submitted:

1, passport and long-term residence visa (original and photocopy);

2. Two color photos, 2 inches small, 48X33, with a head length of 28-33mm and a head width of 2 1-24mm, with white or light blue background? ;

3. Completed application form for China passport/travel certificate/seaman's certificate/return certificate.

Processing time: 4 working days.

Cost? Purpose: newly issued 260 dirhams; Reissue 520 dirhams.

Precautions:

1. You need the holder to come to our library to handle it, and you can't entrust others to handle it.

Please write down the telephone or mobile phone number that is convenient for contact on the application form, so as to inform you to get your travel permit.

Travel consultation

Moroccan National Tourism Administration

Opening hours: 8:30- noon from Monday to Friday; 14:30- 18:30

Saturday 9:00- noon; 15:00- 18:00

Address: Angle? Rue? Oued？ Al. Makasin? Rabat

Tel: (+2 12)? 537? 278300

Website:

E-mail :visitmorocco@onmt.org.ma