General

Agadir is Southern Morocco's most visited city and a very popular tourist destination. Its sandy shores, modern coastal city feel and dozens of hotels are now a huge attraction and it draws crowds of Europeans during the winter months.
If you want to just hang on the beach, then you'll be quite satisfied with Agadir as these are its main draw.

Marrakech is the city of entertainment in Morocco. In the center of Marrakech is a large square, ‘Djemaa el fna’, which is the centre point for entertainers including acrobats, drummers, dancers, pipe musicians, comedians and storytellers. There's plenty of choice for meals, many inexpensive cafe-restaurants and a number of up-market palace-restaurants that offer Morocco's traditional cuisine at its very best.

Marrakech is Morocco's second largest city and its population continues to rise. Marrakech does not have many historical monuments and buildings; its beauty lies in the atmosphere and the spectacular location. Marrakech, with the outstanding peaks of the Atlas expanding behind the city, has very warm humid summers and shimmering white snowy winters. Marrakechis are well-known for their warmth and sociability, their humor and honesty.

Nightlife

The atmosphere is in a city like Casablanca is very cosmopolitan. The discos open later on in the evening and there is something to suit everyone, from the latest techno to North African music the city has it all. Boulevard Mohammed V, in the city centre, is full of restaurants, some of which have kept their 1920's decoration. Or you can always have a drink just as in the famous café in the film Casablanca.

In Marrakech you can take a twilight stroll around the Place Jemaa El Fna, Marrakesh's busy centre. Where there is an exotic and medieval atmosphere, with the soundtrack of traditional Morrocan music.
Or you could always visit a casino and enjoy an evening of gambling or go and see one of the many cabarets shows that are staged there. Marrakesh's pubs and nightclubs are quite abundant and is definitely a place to enjoy with your friends. You will always be warmly welcomed and you will have no trouble finding a spot to dance the night away!

Eating out

The food in Morroco is rich in flavors, aromas and colors. Its scents and sweet-and-sour combinations are famous around the world. A Moroccan meal is an experience which requires all the senses. Spices like saffron, cumin and coriander are very common in traditional Morrocan dishes and every region will reveal to you its own unique specialties and traditions.

Probably the most renowned dish from Morroco is couscous. There are many different kinds here and you will taste a subtle balance between spices and the rich combinations of meat and vegetables. You will savor the jewel of Moroccan cuisine: the pastilla. A delicate pie which wonderfully combines finely chopped pigeon, parsley, hard-boiled egg, almonds and honey. And then sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. A real feast for the senses!

In addition to the traditional Morrocan food, you will find that as the cities are so cosmopolitan that all kinds of dietary needs are catered for, from vegetarian meal to Sushi you will find what you are looking for.

Entry requirements:

British citizens require a passport, but no visa for a stay of up to three months, providing the passport is endorsed British Citizen, British National (Overseas) or British Subject, with the right of abode in the U.K. In all other cases a visa is required.

Australians must have a passport. No visa is required for a stay of up to three months.

South Africans require a passport and must apply for a visa in South Africa, for travel to Morocco.

New Zealand nationals require a passport, but no visa is necessary for a stay of up to three months.

Irish nationals require a passport, but no visa is necessary for a stay of up to three months.

Currency

The currency in Morocco is the dirham (DH), which is divided into 100 centimes. There are 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 DH notes and 5, 10, 20 and 50 centime coins. Dirhams can only be purchased within Morocco. There are just under 10 dirhams to a dollar. However, the currency exchange rate is subject to fluctuation and should be checked prior to departure.
In order to exchange remaining dirhams into the original currency, it is necessary to present the exchange slip. It is illegal to export dirhams from Morocco.