MOROCCO The Green Star

Elena Chavoshi
Country information
Morocco in world
 statistic

Population:37.08 million (2021)

Land Area:710,850 km²

Founded:​​789 AD

Number of Tourists each year:Tourist Arrivals in Morocco is expected to

reach 8000000.00 in 2022.
Tourism Information
Travel Advisory Exercise a high degree of caution in Morocco due to the threat of terrorism kidnapping covid19 and
etc….([Link],2023)

Passport/Visa Requirements You must have a valid passport with at least one blank page. Visas are not required for visits
lasting less than 90 days and you can stay within 90 days in morocco.

Local Emergency Phone police:190 medical assistance:150.

Vaccinations some vaccines are recommended or required for Morocco. The PHAC and WHO recommend the
following vaccinations for Morocco: COVID-19, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, rabies, meningitis, polio,
measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles,
pneumonia and influenza.(Noorin,passport health)

Climate Morocco’s climate is generally tropical, though the coast features a Mediterranean climate. Morocco’s
rainy season lasts from November through March, at which time flash floods are common. In
Marrakech, the average temperature is 28 in July and 12 in January.

Currency Moroccan dirham

Major Religions More than 99 percent of the population is Sunni Muslim, and less than 0.1 percent of the population is
Shia Muslim. Groups together constituting less than 1 percent of the population include Christians,
Jews, and Baha'is.(Office of international religious freedom,2021)

Traditional Cuisine ● Tagine ● Fish chermoula ● Harira ● Kefta tagine ● Couscous ● Makouda ●
Zaalouk
Cultural Practices: Clothing: Djellaba Bziwiya. Djellabas are a type of loose long item of clothing that
can be worn by people of both sexes. ... ● Clothing: Takchita. ● Music: Malhun. ●
Food: Tanjia. ● Food: Couscous on Fridays. ● Decorations: Zellige. ●
Celebrations: Moulay Idriss Festival. ● Celebrations: Amariya at a Wedding.
(Sarah Williams,Mar 25, 2017,9 Traditions Unique to Morocco)

Time Difference: morocco is 5 hours ahead of canada

Tourist Destinations: Marrakech/Casablanca/Fès/Essaouira/Rabat and etc…

Major Sports: football, followed by cricket, basketball, rugby union, and hockey

Souvenirs: Artisanal soaps, Woven baskets, Traditional carpets, Leatherwork and etc…
4 Top Travel
Destinations
Hassan II Mosque

Bd de la Corniche, Casablanca 20000,

Morocco
Costs: Free to visit
Cultural or Natural :
Cultural tourism attraction as it is one the biggest
mosque in africa.
This place is special because:
Description (what would a visitor see/do here):
-It is the largest functioning mosque in Africa and is the
-This building has a very special and unique 7th largest in the world.
architecture.
-Capped with a spotlight that shines east towards -The minaret of this mosque is very big and unique.
Mecca, the minaret is 210m tall, towering above the
Atlantic Ocean.(Junkie,2022,paragraph 7)
-you can see people praying in this place and get to know
islam more and better.

There You can visit :

- The mosque is one of the few mosques that are open to
non-Muslims.
● Prayer Hall,
● Minaret
● Ablution Hall
● Hammams and swimming pools.

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Museum of Moroccan Judaism

81 Rue du chasseur Jules Gros,

Casablanca, Morocco
Costs: 20 dh ($2.65) for adults and free for children
under 11 years old.
Cultural or Natural :
Cultural tourism attraction as it is the only judaism
museum in Arab world.(wikipedia,2022)
Description (what would a visitor see/do here): This place is special because:
-this building has a very special and unique collection
of judaism life in morocco.
- It is the only judaism museum in Arab world.
-The Museum of Moroccan Judaism is a museum of
Jewish life in Morocco in Casablanca
-It traces the 2000-year history of Jews in Morocco,
-The multipurpose room presents paintings, focusing on Casablanca's Jewish community.( Museum of
photographs, and sculptures of Jewish life in Moroccan Judaism,paragraph 1)
Morocco.
-you can see curated and well-labelled collection
includes ornate clothing, traditional tools and ritual - This museum, scriptures, objects of worship, tools of
objects. arts and crafts, old books and a history of the traditional
costumes worn.
Casablanca Cathedral
(Church of the Sacred Heart)

H9RG+G6G, Angle rue d'Alger et boulevard

Rachdi, quartier Gautier, Casablanca,
Morocco
Costs: free to visit.
Cultural or Natural :
Cultural tourism attraction as it is a former Roman
Catholic church located in Casablanca
Description (what would a visitor see/do here):
This place is special because:
-This makes it, together with the Hassan II Mosque,
an icon of Casablanca.
-The architecture of this place is very famous and - It’s one of the most ancient historical buildings in
special combine of european and moroccan art and Morocco.
design.
-The architecture of this building is combine of european
-It is known today for its wonderful stained glass and moroccan art and design.
windows, which were built slowly and for a long time
because of the Second World War. You can climb its
towers to get an excellent panoramic view of -This Church has five naves separated by columns and
Casablanca. it’s so special because most European cathedrals have
three naves.
-you can see curated and well-labelled collection
includes ornate clothing, traditional tools and ritual
objects.
Tamaris aquaparc

Route d'Azemmour Km 15,

Casablanca 20000, Morocco
Costs: Adults over 12 years: 190 DHS(69.63$)

meters children to 11 years : 110 DHS(40.31$)

Children under 0.80 meters : Free

Cultural or Natural :
Natural tourism attraction as it is place that you can
enjoy playing. This place is special because:
Description (what would a visitor see/do here):
- With over 10,000 sq of water,this park is one of the most
-you can enjoy using a wave pool, enclosed and open fun and big water parks in the world.
water slides, kids' play areas, and more.
-There are activities with more appropriate for families
-An on-site restaurant and café serves food and with small children and also for adults to relax or have
drinks throughout the day fun.
-There are activities with more appropriate for families
with small children
The Top Tourism Event
Gnaoua world music festival
Address:G66H+M73, Essaouira,
Morocco
Costs: 4 days pass will cost 600 Dirhams or 219
canadian dollars.
What is it about this location that offers a unique
travel experience? 

Cultural or Natural : Cultural event celebrating -This event took place in public squares of Place
the music culture with includes:play Old music Moulay Hassan which is one the most famous
from Jazz pop rock music and many orders from squares in morocco.
all over the world.
-Because Morocco's distinct and authentic culture
that is examined in this music festival

-you can try moroccan food and watch moroccan

Description(what would a visitor see/do dance.
here?
The Gnaoua world music festival is a big Festival held -Because this festival take place in more than 1 city
in Morocco between Jun 3 – Jun 24. which was born 19 you can choose which city you want to visit and you
years ago and It is a meeting place for many artists . in This are more interested in.
Festival they play Old music from Jazz pop rock
music and many orders from all over the world.
(Friendly Morocco,2017,Gnaoua world music
festival,the complete guide!,First paragraph)
Tourism Rules to Follow
 -Sexual acts between members of the same sex is illegal.
(Morocco travel advice,2023)
-kissing in public is abandoned
(Morocco travel advice,2023) -On ramadan,In public, between sunrise and
-Alcohol consumption outside of licensed bars, hotels and sunset, refrain from:
restaurants is prohibited.
(Morocco travel advice,2023) ● drinking
-Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are ● eating
strict, and judgment is expeditious.
(Morocco travel advice,2023) ● smoking
-Unauthorized importation of bibles or other non-Islamic -The currency in Morocco is the Moroccan
religious material is prohibited, except for personal use.
Religious preaching is forbidden. dirham (MAD). The dirham cannot be
(Morocco travel advice,2023) exchanged outside of the country. Exchange
-Sending identity papers, such as passports, by mail is only as much money as needed, as it is illegal
forbidden in Morocco and authorities may confiscate them.
(Morocco travel advice,2023) to take dirhams out of Morocco.(Morocco
-Extramarital sexual relations are illegal. Hotels may refuse to travel advice,2023)
allow couples to stay in the same room, if they’re unable to
prove that they’re married.(Morocco travel advice,2023)
Morocco travel advice,2023
-Don’t take photographs of military or security installations.
(Morocco travel advice,2023)
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-Dress conservatively, behave discreetly and respect religious
and social traditions to avoid offending local sensitivities.
(Morocco travel advice,2023)
 Final

Thoughts…
TOP Reasons to go to Canada!
-Visit Colourful markets

-Vibrant beautiful cities. ..

-Great hiking and cycling. ...

-Golden sand beaches. …

-Delicious food.

-Visit the largest desert in the world in morocco(sahara)

 References

Casablanca Cathedral, Casablanca (must see)

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Google map
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Lunetoile,2015,THE FAMOUS PLACE MOULAY HASSAN,Raid lunetoile

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n.d.,Gnaoua world music festival:The complete guide,friendly morocco

[Link]

Main site of the event

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Moroccan Jewish Museum
[Link]

Morocco travel advice

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Safari Junkie ,Hassan II mosque

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Tamaris Aquaparc, Casablanca

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