Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Shoulder (Apr & Oct)
»
Spring sandstorms in the Sahara and persistent rain in the north.
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Popular elsewhere.
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Accommodation prices and demand jump around Easter.
Low Season (May-Sep)
»
Discounts in accommodation and souqs (markets).
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Domestic tourism keeps prices high on the coast.
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Ramadan will fall between late May and late July during the lifetime of this guidebook.
Useful Websites
The View from Fez
(
http://riadzany.blogspot.com
) News and opinions.
Visit Morocco
(
www.visitmorocco.com
) Moroccan National Tourist Office website.
Maroc Mama
(
http://marocmama.com
)
Food and travel blog from Marrakesh.
Al-Bab
(
www.al-bab.com/maroc
) Handy links.
Lonely Planet
(
www.lonelyplanet.com/morocco
) Info, bookings and forums.
Important Numbers
Dial the local four-digit area code even if you are dialling from the same town or code area.
Ambulance
15
Fire
15
Police (city)
19
Police (countryside)
177
Exchange Rates
Australia
A$1
Dh7.24
Canada
C$1
Dh7.37
Europe
€1
Dh11.22
