Major credit cards are widely accepted in the main tourist centres. The main credit cards are MasterCard and Visa; if you plan to rely on plastic cards, the best bet is to take one of each. Many large bank branches will give you cash advances on Visa and MasterCard. Take your passport with you. The Moroccan currency is the dirham Dh , which is divided into centimes. You might also occasionally hear older people give prices in rials — an old unofficial usage, whereby one dirham equals 20 rials.
You will find notes in denominations of Dh20, Dh50, Dh and Dh Coins come in denominations of Dh1, Dh2, Dh5 and Dh10, as well as, less frequently, 10, 20 and 50 centimes. Break big notes whenever possible. Traveller's cheques are useful for emergencies but can be very time consuming to cash. A currency exchange slip is required to change back surplus Dirham. Currency and Banking for more information about this topic; or. Buying Moroccan Dirhams for our tips on where to buy your currency.
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Website Design , Content Management. About Us Request a Quotation. Morocco Explored is patiently anticipating the day when travelers return to visit and explore with us again. Morocco's economy is very dependent upon tourism and continues to be a favourite holiday destination for Europeans 3rd favourite for the French , and in Marrakech over 17, foreigners are registered homeowners.
The regulating Maroc Tourisme Responsable has been put in place to ensure visitors experience in Morocco is as carefree as possible. All guides must be registered and trained. Tourist Police work in every major city. Compared to Europe, crime is commonly petty theft. The political situation is stable and progress towards democratic reforms has been put in process.
With strong diplomatic trade associations in Europe, especially France - and increasingly the USA and Japan, change and growth is ithe future for Morocco. Extremist attacks are rare and severely punished. Moroccans practice a moderate and tolerant form of Islam and are sensitive to the plight of Palestine and Iraq.
Fortunately Morocco has not experienced the political upheaval that other North African countries have endured in the quest for a stable democratic government. The Ebola outbreak in sub Saharan Africa was a deep concern for the government of Morocco and they took extreme steps to stop the potential spread of the disease. Moroccans welcome visitors from all over the world with open arms with a culture that is known for it's hospitality.
Hassling to buy tends to be a problem and Moroccans are experts in talking you out of your money using charm and perhaps a glass of mint tea. The best way to let them know you do not want anything is to avoid looking at the wares for sale and simply walk away even if the person is blocking your way.
A bit of humour here can go a long way! From the city of Marrakech where anything goes, to the Sahara village where women dress in black with one eye showing from behind a veil, Morocco is a country of many contrasts.
Foreign women travel safely but attract attention, most often to buy something or be offered a "service" especially in the cities, take that offer as you may! As Muslims, men should not touch a woman he doesn't know. If a foreign women wants respect she should not tolerate his long handshake or his lingering hand on her arm or anywhere else. Dress as you do at home but conservatively to gain respect.
Foreigners are treated with the duality of wonderful hospitality or as a chance for financial gain. The invitation to visit and have tea or dine with a family is a memorable experience.
Measure invitations with obligation. Traditions are strong and old ways are practiced. A good attitude and a sense of sharing and humour go a long way to breaking down preconceptions of foreigners and is always appreciated by Moroccans.
For more about cultural difference , read 12 Good Things about Morocco. Travelling in a developing country such as Morocco can be a delightfully rewarding and challenging experience. African cultures have much to teach those of us who come from the modern world offering opportunities to combine enjoyment and understanding with learning new and ancient ways of living and survival. Romantic meanderings aside, Moroccans work very hard to make visitors feel welcome and provide what you need but patience and understanding is needed as well.
It is a developing country and modern amenities are still being built or are non existent in places outside the city. Sometimes visitor's expectations are not understood by a culture that has little or no direct experience of them so instead, you might receive an interpretation of your request with interesting consequences. Life moves a lot slower than what Westerners are used to, and this must be taken into consideration when something is taking too much time. Life is slow by nature and things do get done eventually.
It's best to approach Morocco with an appreciation of cultural differences, sounds, smells, language, expression, light, relaxing, enjoying and accepting. Remember laughter speaks the same language everywhere.
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Most mid to upmarket restaurants take cards as do most international chains. Larger shops will take them. Beside euros U. Banknotes are issued in denominations of 20, 50, , and banknotes.
The Dirham is officially is a closed currency meaning it can only be traded within Morocco , however, Dirhams are being sold and bought in travel agencies and at major airports in several countries.
The import and export of the currency are tolerated up to a limit of DH. The best place to change money is office change Bureau De Change they offer the best rates and you can easily find them everywhere. In Marrakech, there are two exchange offices where I recommend you to go if you are in the old medina look for the Hotel Ali exchange office in the square Jemaa el Fna, if you are in Newtown there is hotel Farouk office exchange not far from the plaza center.
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