The US State Department currently recommends US citizens exercise increased caution in Morocco due to terrorism. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html For the latest passport and visa requirements for this country, please consult the U.S. State Department’s “Learn About Your Destination” search tool, available through the link below. [212] 537 637 200; US Embassy Rabat, Km 5.7, Avenue Mohamed VI, Souissi, Rabat 10170, Morocco; [email protected]; https://ma.usembassy.gov/ 212 Ambulance: 15; Fire: 15; Police: 19 The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Morocco: typhoid, hepatitis A, polio, rabies, hepatitis B, influenza, COVID-19, pneumonia, meningitis, chickenpox, shingles, Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) and measles, mumps and rubella (MMR). Mediterranean, becoming more extreme in the interior Moroccan dirhams (MAD) Arabic, Berber languages (Tamazight, Tachelhit, Tarifit), French Muslim (virtually all Sunni, Shia), other (includes Christian, Jewish, and Baha'i) UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time); daylight saving time: +1 hour, begins last Sunday in March, ends last Sunday in October Opt for bottled water Suggested Right Marrakesh (includes Medina, Majorelle & Secret Gardens, Museum); Hassan II Mosque (Casablanca); Rabat (includes Royal Palace, Udayas Kasbah, Hassan Tower); Fes el Bali; Tangier; Chefchaouen; Volubilis; Atlas Mountains; Ouzoud Waterfalls; Ait Benhaddou Soccer, kickboxing Traditionally, food is taken only by the right hand, with three fingers. Bowls of water are prepared for washing hands before and after meals. In restaurants, if a service charge has not been added, leave 20-30 dirhams or 10% of the bill. Tipping the bellhop 10-20 dirhams is reasonable. Round up taxi fares. Leave 5-10 dirhams per day for housekeeping. Silver and brass tea sets, Argan oil, ceramics/tagine clay cooking pots, leather goods including bobouche slippers, jewelry Tagine — chicken stew with spices, vegetables, olives, and preserved lemons served with couscous Please visit the following links to find further information about your desired destination. World Health Organization (WHO) - To learn what vaccines and health precautions to take while visiting your destination. US State Dept Travel Information - Overall information about foreign travel for US citizens. To obtain an international driving permit (IDP). Only two organizations in the US issue IDPs: How to get help in an emergency? Page last updated: Monday, June 24, 2024US State Dept Travel Advisory
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