dimanche 16 octobre 2011
samedi 15 octobre 2011
Countries that dont need a Visa to get In Morocco
LIST OF THE COUNTRIES THAT DON'T NEED A VISA TO GET IN MOROCCO
Algeria Germany Saudi Arabia Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Belgium Brazil Bulgaria Canada Chile Cyprus Congo (Brazzaville) South Korea Côte d'Ivoire Croatia Denmark + Spain Andorra Estonia United Arab Emirates Finland | new Zealand Oman Netherlands Peru Poland Philippines Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Senegal Singapore (for a period of 30 days) Slovakia Slovenia suede Switzerland Czech Republic Tunisia Turkey Venezuela great Britain Greece | Guinea Hong Kong (stay limited to 30 Days) Hungary Indonesia Ireland Iceland Italy Japan Kuwait Latvia Libya Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Mali Malta Mexico Niger Norway France + Monaco United States of America |
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Download the Visa Application form
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Documents required for adults” tourist visa”:
- Feel in the application form in capital Latin characters.This form can be completed in Arabic but with an obligation to label the name, parentage and place of birth in roman letters for reasons of technical convenience
- 2 passport photos / white background (4x3cm) / color photos
- Valid passport : The validity of the passport or travel document must exceed 90 days
- A copy of your passport (pages showing identity and validity)
- Transport ticket or booking hotel or “voucher”
- Invitation letter from the host family with the guaranteed of support the charge relative to medical career or possible repatriation.
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La meilleur façon de decouvrir un pays
mercredi 12 octobre 2011
Moroccan Cuisine
Moroccan food is one of the most sensual in the world. It appeals directly and unashamedly to the senses of smell, sight and taste in a way that no other cuisine can match.
The souks are magical places, with smells and sights that make one feel hungry just thinking about them. Around every corner, waft different smells to surprise and delight.
The Moroccan-born writer Edmond Amran el Maleh described Moroccan cuisine as "the perfumed soul of our culture", a unique blend of African, Arabian and European influences. The result: a cuisine characterised by its subtle scents, delicate flavours and elegant presentation.
Eating is serious business. Typically dining room walls are decorated with mosaics and richly woven carpets cover the floors. Hand carved low divans swamped by luxurious, elaborately-decorated cushions line the sides of the room and a heavy circular table is laid with ornate baroque silverware and copperware
Dishes are placed in the centre of the table often in earthenware dishes in which they are cooked and everyone tucks in.
Most meals begin with a simple selection of mezze, which might include a bowl of olives or a selection of cooked vegetable salads dressed with olive oil, sprinkled with cumin and served a dip and flat bread. The tagine or roast meat dish may come next, served with couscous and often a salad. A simple plate of prepared fresh fruit or dessert marks the end of the meal,
The souks are magical places, with smells and sights that make one feel hungry just thinking about them. Around every corner, waft different smells to surprise and delight.
The Moroccan-born writer Edmond Amran el Maleh described Moroccan cuisine as "the perfumed soul of our culture", a unique blend of African, Arabian and European influences. The result: a cuisine characterised by its subtle scents, delicate flavours and elegant presentation.
Eating is serious business. Typically dining room walls are decorated with mosaics and richly woven carpets cover the floors. Hand carved low divans swamped by luxurious, elaborately-decorated cushions line the sides of the room and a heavy circular table is laid with ornate baroque silverware and copperware
Dishes are placed in the centre of the table often in earthenware dishes in which they are cooked and everyone tucks in.
Most meals begin with a simple selection of mezze, which might include a bowl of olives or a selection of cooked vegetable salads dressed with olive oil, sprinkled with cumin and served a dip and flat bread. The tagine or roast meat dish may come next, served with couscous and often a salad. A simple plate of prepared fresh fruit or dessert marks the end of the meal,
THE BEST BEST WAY HOW TO MAKE A CHICKEN TAJINE
HOW TO MAKE A MOROCCAN COUSCOUS WITH VEGETABLE
mardi 11 octobre 2011
How to get in Morocco
Coming to Morocco:
- Bus : International bus company ( connect a large part of Europe's cities with Morocco)
- Airplane: lowcoast company " jet4you /easyjet / ryanair
- ship: Trasmediterranea ( From Algeciras ) /
www.trasmediterranea
Inside the countries:
- Train : ONCF " Railway Company"( Here you can find schedules and the ticket prices)
- Bus : Inter cities bus company (CTM)( Unfortunately the website doesn't provide much information +212(0)522541010 call centre)
- Airplane :National Transport Company (R.A.M) ( most of the departure are from Casablanca)
- Moroccan's Airport ONDA "Moroccan Airports"
Marrakech
There is much to see and do in Marrakech. An entire day can be dedicated to wandering around all the different souks, seeking out the best bargains. The city also offers several historical and architectural sites as well as some interesting museums.
- Djemaa El-Fna is the highlight of any Marrakech night. Musicians, dancers, and story tellers pack this square at the heart of the medina, filling it with a cacophony of drum beats and excited shouts. Scores of stalls sell a wide array of Moroccan fare (see the Eat section) and you will almost certainly be accosted by women wanting to give you a henna tattoo. Enjoy the various shows, but be prepared to give some Dirhams to watch. By day it is largely filled with snake charmers and people with monkeys, as well as some of the more common stalls.
- The Souks (suuqs), or markets of Marrakech, just adjacent to Place Djemaa El-Fna, are where you can buy almost anything. From spices to shoes, jellabas to kaftans, tea pots to tagines and much, much more. Undoubtedly, being a foreigner means you will end up paying higher prices than a native would, but be sure to bargain nonetheless. If you happen to run out of dirhams, you'll also find plenty of people in the souks who will eagerly exchange your dollars or euros (though a fair rate here is less likely than at an official exchange). All that said, the sellers here are much less aggressive than say, Egypt or Turkey, so have fun!
- Tanneries Visiting the Tanneries can be an interesting experience. Even if some people tell you the area is only for locals, it is possible to visit the Tanneries without paying a youngster. After finding a Tannery, ask one of the workers if you can visit it and take pictures.
- Koutoubia Mosque, right besides Djemaa El-Fna, is named after the booksellers market that used to be located here. It is said that the minaret of the Koutoubia mosque is to Marrakech as the Eiffel Tower is to Paris. The minaret is visible from Gueliz which is connected to the Medina by Avenue Mohammed V. At night, the mosque is beautifully lit.
- Saadian Tombs were not discovered until the beginning of the 20th century. They have been preserved just like they were during the glory days of the Saadian rulers. Unlike the El Badi Palace, they were not destroyed, probably for superstitious reasons. The entrance was blocked so they remained untouched for hundreds of years. Inside you will find an overload of Zelij (Morrocan tiles) and some beautiful decoration. It doesn't take a lot of time to explore, but it is definitely worth the visit. While here, look for the tombs of Jews and Christians; they are noted by their different markings and direction of the tomb.
- Majorelle Gardens [8], in Gueliz has an entrance fee of Dh 40 and is more expensive than other attractions. However, it provides an excellent respite from the hustle and bustle of the city streets. The park boasts a collection of plants from across the globe, including what seems like every cactus species on the planet. Get here early to avoid the crowds. Inside the gardens is also the Museum of Islamic Art, for which an additional entrance fee is charged.
- Dar Si Saïd Museum, on Rue Riad Zitoun Jdid, is a museum 5 mins away from Djemaa El-Fna. Set in an old palace, it houses many different artifacts from Morocco through the ages, such as wood carvings, musical instruments, and weapons. It is dedicated to the Moroccan craft industry of wood, gathering a very beautiful collection of popular art: carpets, clothing, pottery and ceramics. All these objects are regional, coming from Marrakech and all the south, especially from Tensift, High Atlas, Soussthe, Anti Atlas, Bani, and Tafilal.
- Ben Youssef Madrassa is one of the largest Madrassas in the North Africa. It is a school attached to the Ben Youssef Mosque and is home to beautiful art and architecture.
- El Bahia Palace is an ornate and beautiful palace, popular with guided tours and stray cats. The palace is well worth a visit and gives a great impression of what it must have been like to be a 19th century nobleman in Morocco. There is a nice garden with banana flowers, tranquil courtyards, and other lovely plants. Admission is Dh 10.
- El Badi Palace is a palace now in ruins and inhabited by storks and stray cats. There are some underground passageways to explore. Admission is Dh 10. The view from the terrace is majestic.
- The Menara gardens, which are located west of the city, and consist of a mixture of orchards and olive groves surrounding a central pavilion which is a popular sight on tourist postcards. The pavilion was built during the 16th century Saadi dynasty, and renovated in 1869. It has a small
Surfing In Morocco
"An excellent winter escape for europeans escaping the cold water back home. Various consistent worldclass point breaks, mild water temperatures, good food, and cheap living is making morocco more and more popular""
Morocco with its 3500 kilometres of coastline offers the surfer a dazzling array of opportunities. On its Atlantic side, rocky bottoms alternate with sand ones, reef breaks with beach breaks for those already initiated in the art of surfing. Although Americans and Australians were the surfers who brought he sport to Morocco in the 1970's now it is the European Surfer along with his Moroccan counterpart who is indulging his passion for the wave. In the last few years, the popularity of this sport has grown by leaps and bounds on the international and Moroccan stage. Several organizations have been formed to encourage and to promote this sport. These groups have organized tournaments and contests, created surfing schools, formed ties with Europeans organizations and tried to make the country aware of the public relations and financial potentials of the sport. Surfers will find areas on the Atlantic coast for this sport.
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