Rabat is the capital of this North African country however the better known gateway of Casablanca is the starting point for many travellers to this country.

Major airlines to service flights to Casablanca are Emirates via Dubai, Air France via Paris and British Airways via London. There are also many ‘budget’ airlines that fly via many European cities as well as New York to Casablanca and Marrakech.

The main currency used here is the Moroccan Dirham which at present 1 Australian Dollar converts to 10 Moroccan Dirham.

Major Tourist attractions…

Casablanca – One of the largest mosques in the world is the King Hassan II Mosque

Marrakech – Djemma El Fna, Souks and Markets and Mosques make up this vibrant city

If you want to be by the beach, visit Agadir.

The Atlas Mountains are a mountain range in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia. Trekking tours of these mountains are incredibly popular.

There is no Australian Embassy or Consulate is Morocco however whilst traveling in Morocco, Australians can be provided with consular assistance from:

Canadian Embassy, Morocco

13, bis rue Jaafa-as-Sadik, Agdal

RABAT

Tel: (011 212) 37 68 74 00

Australian passport holders do not require a visa for travel to Morocco for stays up to 3 months. This can be extended to 6 months upon request at the main police station.

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