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Currency
Moroccan Dirham (Dh) = 100 centimes. Notes are in denominations
of Dh200, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of
Dh10, 5 and 1, and 50, 20, 10 and 5 centimes.
Currency exchange
Moroccan Dirhams can only be obtained in Morocco. National
currencies should be exchanged at official bureaux de change
only (identified by a golden sign); changing money in the
streets is illegal.
Credit cards
Some credit cards are accepted. Check with your credit card
company for details of merchant acceptability and other services
which may be available.
Travelers cheques
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised
to take travelers cheques in Pounds Sterling.
Duty Free
The following goods may be imported into Morocco without incurring
customs duty:
a)200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco. b)1 liter
of spirits c)1 litr of wine, and 50g of perfume.
Restricted items
A special permit is required for sporting guns and ammunition
which is obtainable upon arrival from the police authorities
for passengers holding a permit from their country of origin.
Getting There
By Air:
Morocco's national airline is Royal Air Maroc (AT).
BY Sea:
Principal ports are Tangier, Casablanca and Ceuta.
By Rail:
Rail links between Morocco and Algeria are currently suspended.
The main international routes are from Oujda to Algiers or
from Oran to Algiers. ROAD: The best road link is from southern
Spain or France via passenger/car ferries (see above under
Sea). The road link on the north Algerian border is currently
closed.
Getting Around
By Air:
Royal Air Maroc (AT) operates regular services from the Casablanca
airport, to major cities.
By Rail:
The Moroccan rail system is all standard gauge and, though
limited, provides regular and cheap services with first-class
travel available between major centers.
By Road:
Traffic drives on the right. The major Moroccan roads, particularly
those covering the north and northwest of the country, are
all-weather highways.
Social Conventions
Handshaking is the customary form of greeting. Many of the
manners and social customs emulate French manners, particularly
amongst the middle class. The visitor may find, in some social
situations, that patience and firmness will pay dividends.
Normal social courtesies should be observed in someone's home.
Tipping
Service charges are usually included in hotel bills; it is
customary to tip hairdressers, cinema usherettes and waiters.
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