Travel Information From Cote dIvoire to Morocco

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Morocco.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Morocco.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

Rabid dogs are commonly found in Morocco. However, if you are bitten or scratched by a dog or other mammal while in Morocco, rabies treatment is often available.
Consider rabies vaccination before your trip if your activities mean you will be around dogs or wildlife.
Travelers more likely to encounter rabid animals include
Campers, adventure travelers, or cave explorers (spelunkers)
Veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers handling animal specimens
Visitors to rural areas
Since children are more likely to be bitten or scratched by a dog or other animals, consider rabies vaccination for children traveling to Morocco.

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

You will need 3 months validity remaining on your passport from the date of entry.

Local Phrases Language : Arabic and Standard Moroccan Berber

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = مرحبا. marhaban (informal)
Good morning = صباح الخير sabāh el-khair
Good afternoon = طاب مسائك tab masayik
Goodbye = مع السلامة ma`a as-salāma
Nice to meet you = سعيد بلقائك saeid biliqayik

Conversational

How are you? = كيف حالك؟ kayf halika?
I am good thank you = انا بخير شكرا لك ana bikhayr shukran lak
What’s your name? = ما اسمك؟ ma asmuk?
My name is … = اسمي هو … asmi hu ...
Do you speak English? = هل تتكلم اللغة الإنجليزية؟ hal tatakalam allughat al'iinjiliziatu?
I don’t speak … = انا لا اتكلم ... ana la atakalim ...
How do you say… in … = كيف يمكنك أن تقول في … kayf yumkinuk 'an taqul fi ...
I don’t understand = لا أفهم la 'afham

Basics

Yes = نعم naeam
No = رقم raqm
Please = لو سمحت law samaht
Thank you = شكرًا لك shkran lak
You’re welcome = على الرحب والسعة ealaa alrahb walsaea
Excuse me (as a question) = إسمح لي، من فضلك 'iismah lay, min fadlik
Excuse me (as sorry) = عفوا eafwan
Wait = انتظر antazir
Hurry up = عجلوا eajaluu
Go away = يبتعد yabtaeid
Let’s go to = لنذهب إلى linadhhab 'iilaa
I want to go to … = أريد أن أذهب إلى … 'urid 'an 'adhhab 'iilaa ...
A little bit = قليلا qalilan
A lot = كثيراً kthyraan

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = مطعم mateam
Do you have? … = هل تمتلك؟ ... hal tamtaliku? ...
Not too spicy = ليس حار جدا lays har jidana
It was delicious = لقد كانت لذيذة laqad kanat ladhidhatan
The bill, please = الفاتورة من فضلك alfaturat min fadlik
How much? = كم الثمن؟ kam althamani?
Very expensive = غالي جدا ghali jidana
Can you reduce the price? = هل يمكنك تقليل السعر؟ hal yumkinuk taqlil alsuera?
Please can I have a beer? = من فضلك هل يمكنني الحصول على بيرة؟ min fadlik hal yumkinuni alhusul ealaa birat?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = سيارة اجره sayaarat ajirih
Car = جمل jamal
Bus = أوتوبيس 'uwtubis
Right = الصحيح alsahih
Left = اليسار alyasar
Straight = مستقيم mustaqim
Stop here = توقف هنا tawaqaf huna

Places

Downtown = وسط البلد wast albalad
Street = شارع sharie
Hotel = الفندق alfunduq
Museum = متحف muthaf
Mall = مجمع تجاري mujamae tijariun
Market = سوق suq
Hospital = مستشفى mustashfaa
Doctor = طبيب tabib
Police = شرطة shurta
Post office = مكتب البريد maktab albarid
Bank = بنك bank

Time & Dates

What time is it? = أي ساعة؟ 'ayu saeatin?
Today = اليوم alyawm
Tomorrow = الغد alghad
The day after tomorrow = بعد غد baed ghad
Yesterday = في الامس fi alamis
When? = متى؟ mataa؟

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = أين الحمام؟ 'ayn alhamami?
Help me, please = ساعدني من فضلك saeadani min fadlik
Call an ambulance = اتصل بالإسعاف aitasil bial'iiseaf
I don’t feel goo = أنا لا أشعر بالذهول 'ana la 'asheur bialdhuhul

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Rabat

Rabat, Morocco's capital, rests along the shores of the Bouregreg River and the Atlantic Ocean. It's known for landmarks that speak to its Islamic and French-colonial heritage, including the Kasbah of the Udayas. This Berber-era royal fort is surrounded by formal French-designed gardens and overlooks the ocean. The city's iconic Hassan Tower, a 12th-century minaret, soars above the ruins of a mosque.

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Mugging

The crime is almost exclusively petty and opportunistic, however there have been instances of travelers being robbed at knifepoint in Morocco's major urban centers; mostly in quiet areas and along beaches at night.

Although the number of tourists injured is minor, it's still advisable to avoid these spots late at night, and don't carry large amounts of cash or valuables on you. Always stick to well lit, busy areas and if you need to get around at night, take a taxi.

Pickpockets & Petty Crime

While most Moroccans are honest and helpful, there will always be others who take advantage of the crowds and small alleys in medinas.

Souks are like magnets for the petty thieves. Pickpocketing and purse-snatching is very common, and visitors should avoid wearing flashy jewelry or carrying large sums of cash. Instead, wear a money belt, use the hotel safe for valuables and carry a minimal amount of cash.

Tourists are more likely to be mugged than a local, so try and blend in. Always look like you know where you're going. Looking like a lost sheep on the streets will draw attention to you immediately.

Pickpockets often work in a group, so if you're distracted by someone; make sure you know where your belongings are. Keep a distance and be vigilant. Never leave your bag on a table or hanging on a chair in a restaurant.

Snatch and grab robberies by scooter have been reported so always walk away from the roadside and keep your bag close on the opposing side.

Credit card fraud does occur in Morocco. Never let your credit card out of sight when paying. In the larger cities such as Tangier, aggressive begging is common at ATMs. Try to use ATMs inside buildings and banks, and take a friend for added safety.

Dodgy Taxis

More dishonest than dangerous, Morocco's taxi drivers seem determined to weasel a few more Moroccan dirhams from visitors.

There are two types of taxi: petit taxi and grand taxi (little and big).

Petit taxis are small sedans which take up to 3 passengers. If there are spare seats it may stop to pick up additional passengers. Everyone pays the appropriate fare recorded by a meter. Petit taxis will not take you beyond the city. Ask for the meter to be turned on and if the driver won't, choose another taxi. If there is no meter, make sure you negotiate the rate before hopping in.

Grand taxis are big old Mercedes sedans and can take up to 6, and others will join you unless you pay for its exclusive use. There are no meters so negotiate the price. Ask your hotel to tell you the price you should pay. Grand taxis can take you to another city - for a price. Some of the grand taxis have defined routes and won't take you to exactly where you want. You might have to do one or two hops to get to your destination.

If you do get scammed, remember this is a small time fraud, so try to keep it in perspective. The dishonest taxi driver will get a few dollars, not your life savings.

International Driving Permit 1968 is required

• The most common religion in Morocco is Islam.
• Don't eat, drink, smoke or chew chewing gum in public during the holy month of Ramadan.
• Don't visit mosques unless you are a Muslim - it's usually prohibited.
• Don't offer alcohol to a Muslim unless you are in a bar or they are already imbibing.
• Don't eat or hand over things with your left hand, as this is used for personal hygiene. The right hand is used for greeting and eating.
• Don't take pictures of snakes, monkeys, dancers without paying.
• Don't immediately trust everyone - be careful when someone approaches you without an invitation in case they take advantage of their naive or rip you off.
• Don't offend with your clothes - wear decent clothes, although casual gear is widely acceptable, wearing any clothing that reveals whole arms or legs is disrespectful except on the beach or poolside.
• Don't rush on things - be patient and chatty. Moroccan chattiness makes everyday interactions more pleasant. When offered tea, it's polite to take a sip at least.
• Don't wear expensive shiny clothes and jewellery - keep a low profile to avoid extra attention and pickpockets.
• Don't enter taxi without meter or agreed taxi fare.
• Don't necessarily photograph military installations or government buildings - local authorities can question you.
• Don't forget Friday is a Muslim holy day and everything is closed. Many companies also close on Thursday, making weekend Thursday and Friday.
• Don't bring or offer alcohol when invited to someone’s home. Gifts are not opened when received usually.
• Don't enter someone’s home without removing your shoes and Don't forget consensual same-sex relations are criminalised in Morocco.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Morocco?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Morocco. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare of Morocco is ranked 96th in the world. Morocco has a two-tiered medical system. There is universal public healthcare as well as a private healthcare system. The public healthcare system is dismal, at best. It may be better than no healthcare but should really not be considered if at all possible.

Health Risk

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Caused by wading, swimming, bathing, or washing in contaminated water body.

Occurs from sand fly bite.

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.