When is the best time to visit Morocco ?
The Best Time to Visit Morocco would be from the beginning of April to the end May or from September to November but, generally there is no bad time to visit Morocco due to the diversity of its weather climate. There are certain places to avoid during off seasons such as the Sahara desert in the middle of July especially if you are not a fan of the extreme hot weather that often exceed 105 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius), but there are other destinations to visit during the hot weather of summer such as Chefchaouen ( The blue city ), Tangier , Essaouira …
What is the official currency in Morocco ?
The official currency of Morocco is the Moroccan Dirham, denoted as MAD or Dhs. The Moroccan Dirham is officially designated as a closed currency meaning it can only be traded within Morocco , however, Dirhams are being sold and bought in travel agencies and at major airports in several countries.
What is the official language in Morocco ?
The two official languages in Morocco are the modern Standard Arabic and Tamazirt ” Berber ”. Moroccan Arabic (known as Darija) is the spoken native vernacular. The languages of prestige in Morocco are Arabic in its Classical and Modern Standard Forms and French, the latter of which serves as a second language for many Moroccans.
What are the most beautiful vacation spots in Morocco ?
Asilah Chefchaouen ( The blue city )
Fez Atlas Mountains Meknes, Volubilis (Roman ruins)
The Sahara desert Ouarzazate,
Ait ben haddou Essaouira What is the traditional Moroccan clothing ?
The traditional dress for men and women in Morocco is called djellaba; a long, loose, hooded garment with full sleeves. The djellaba has a hood that comes to a point called a qob. For special occasions, men also wear a red cap called a bernousse, more commonly referred to as a Fez.
What is a Riad ?
Riad is the Moroccan traditional house with the Andalusian-style courtyard that contained a fountain. Riads were the stately city homes of the wealthiest citizens such as merchants and courtiers back in the days. The style of these riads has changed over the years, but the basic form is still used in designs today. Recently there has been a surge in interest in this kind of house with a wave of renovation in towns such as Marrakech and Fez , where many of these often-crumbling buildings have been restored to their former glory as hotels or restaurants.
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