Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Government offices
8.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday
Restaurants
noon to 3pm and 7pm to 10pm
Bars
4pm till late
Shops
9am to 12.30pm and 2.30pm to 8pm Monday to Saturday (often closed longer at noon for prayer)
Tourist offices
8.30am to noon and 2.30pm to 6.30pm Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 11.30am and 3pm to
6.30pm Friday
Photography
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Morocco is a photographer's dream, but never point your camera at anything that's vaguely military or
could be construed as 'strategic'. This includes airports, bridges, government buildings and members of the
police or armed forces.
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Hide your camera when going through checkpoints in and near the Western Sahara.
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It is common courtesy to ask permission before taking photographs of people. Urban Moroccans are gen-
erally easygoing about it. Women, older people and rural folk often don't want to be photographed. Respect
their right to privacy and don't take photos.
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Memory cards and batteries for digital cameras are quite easy to find in photography shops in major cities
(especially Marrakesh and Casablanca).
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A USB memory stick is useful for backing up photos, but most internet cafes can burn you a CD if
needed.
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Kodak and Fuji colour negative film (35mm and APS), as well as video tapes, are readily available in big-
ger cities and towns.
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They are marginally more expensive than in Europe. Slide film is more difficult to come by.
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If you buy film in Morocco, check expiry dates.
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Professional photo labs offer the most professional processing services.
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Lonely Planet's
Travel Photography
provides comprehensive advice on taking terrific photos when you're
on the road.
Post
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Offices of
Poste Maroc
(
www.bam.net.ma
) are distinguished by a yellow 'PTT' sign or the 'La Poste'
logo.
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Tabacs,
the small tobacco and newspaper kiosks scattered about city centres, often sell stamps, and have
shorter queues.
