Morocco

MLMT likes a bit of music and a bit of spice. No place does it better than Morocco!

The jingle of glittering jewelry mixes with the oud strings picked ferociously and wakes you up from your core. Morocco is traditionally woven in braids. Morocco is sand dunes slightly escalating towards mountain ranges beyond the clouds. Morocco is streets inside of streets inside of streets. It is the waft of sizzling meat slathered in spices. Morocco is a split personality. It is as Arabic as it can get. But it is also a hip-hop song.

Get aboard you camel and take a coffee and a mint tea to go. This blend of cultures is an exciting one. Get lost in the medina. Shop in the souqs. Take a deep breath as you look into the colorful, panoramic views. Morocco will keep you on your feet and dancing as you wader across its ancient realms.

MLMT likes a bit of music and a bit of spice. No place does it better than Morocco!

 

When to visit?

The most beautiful season to venture out into this kingdom would be the spring months of March to May. The landscapes are at their absolute greenest, and the hikers are at their happiest. Even the autumns here are pretty sweet. The weather is delightful and comfortable. The winter months of November to February are relatively mild regarding cold. But it can get freezing, really suddenly at night. The summers, however, are blazing. The fierceness in some of the areas is unbeatable.

 

The average cost of a person

This is the perfect travel destination. Even after being such a rising star, it still remains as a budget destination. Hotels are littered around in every corner thus competition levels stay low. Food is not exuberant either. Public Transport is also excellent here in Morocco. The trip will cost you about 80,000 rupees with flight.

 

Visa Requirements

Some countries do not require Visas to get into Morocco. India is not one of them. Various cities in India have centers in which you can go get a Visa to go to Morocco. If the stay is longer than 90 days, a residence permit is required. It can be issued for not much of a hassle. There are types of short-term visas as well that one can apply for like tourism, business, etc. Some of these require you to have a letter of invitation from various sources.

 

Where to stay

Marrakech:

Let Marrakech shake your life up. It will walk right into your life and give you a thousand sensations at once. Don’t hold back once in Marrakech. Go all in. Intricate tilework is laced with flowers. Tombs weaved together by glory and splendor. Marrakech embraces its ancient heritage and keeps it warm. You two can lie in this comforting blanket of genuine beauty.

Dive into the overflowing souqs to find true shopping solace. Shopaholics will have their eyes widened at the immense amount of carpets and treasures, and spice held up in this one place. Marrakech is a slow sigh of absolute pink ramparts and sunsets. The streets light up with carnivals every night here. Music, dance and folly. It is just their way of life.

Best Places to stay in Marrakech

• Riad Le J
• Le Gallia
• Maison Mnabha
• Al Fassia Aguedal
• Hotel du Tresor

 

Fez:

This city is head held high. It is complex connectivity of intellect. Scholars, philosophers, mathematicians, astronomers came together and called this place home. Craftsmen came over and transformed the city into something worth beholding. This brought an entire civilization to begin to settle here. Exotic silks found their way here. Trade took up big time. It did lose its influence in the 90’s though.

But it rose through the ashes and still remains a hub of culture and tradition filled with intellectuality. People come from all over to fall in love with this spot. A surprise element reels everyone in. It is one of the most significant urban areas with such little vehicle coverage. Donkey carts are the sports vehicles here. Minarets. Calm, colorful views make up this city.

Best Places to stay in Fez

• Dar Victoria
• Hotel Batha
• Dar Fin
• Palais Faraj
• Riad Les Oudayas
• Ryad Salama

 

Tangier:

Tangier only belongs to itself. It is the buff guard keeping the Strait of Gibraltar safe. For year and years, it has been the small lane that leads Europe onto Africa. It might be a part of the Moroccan family, but it is a distant cousin. For most of its time, it was not even governed with Morocco. Surprisingly, it was neglected for a long time.

But then the money started flowing. The city now sparkles with happiness and confidence. The town is only getting stronger. An outburst of entrepreneurs and industrialists came in to give the city a different flair. The buzz in Tangier has not been this tangy ever. This is the spot to be at.

Best Places to stay in Tangier

• Dar Nour
• Hotel Mamora
• Hotel El Muniria
• Dar Chams Tanja
• La Maison de Tanger

 

Rabat:

This city is Morocco’s political and administrative capital. It may not be the city with the most amount of tourist destinations to draw you in, but it does not fall short of charm. The calm, quiet, serene boulevards of villa nouvelle are the best sunset walk in the world. Those coming in from Casablanca find peace and quiet here. It is the sort of place that leads you towards the meaning of life.

The city has a central beach which is uncluttered, calm and great for a deep breath. There is a kasbah that still remains in perfect conditions. A medina much quieter than the rest of the cities lies here. It is an excellent place for a quick trip. A lot of people take this day or two stop here.

Best Places to stay in Rabat:

• Dar Shaan
• Riad Dar Soufa
• Euphoriad
• Riad Dar Karima
• Riad Zyo
• Riad Dar Dar

 

Casablanca:

This city transports you out of Morocco and into the future. The town is as bright as can be. It is where people come to try their luck out. Youngsters like to come here and set up business. Prosperity is the first word when it comes to Casablanca. The city stands tall with the French colonial buildings and Moroccan architecture.

The beachside scapes are beautiful. The reconstruction and other projects taken up by this city are truly astonishing. They do have a way of keeping things the way they want to. Casablanca, the blend of European sophistication and rustic Moroccan life.

Best Places to stay in Casablanca:

• Hotel Le 135
• Hotel Les Saisons
• Studio Luxe Hassan
• Down Town Hotel
• Ocean Park Appart Hotel

 

 

Top Experiences

 

Visit a hammam

What is the point of going all the way to Morocco if you do let your self into this steam bath and relax like you deserve to? This traditional bath will give you a natural exfoliation session. There are loads of other things like covering the body in clay and rubbing down with Argan oil.

Chefchaouen

This is without a doubt one of the most beautiful places in this country. It is not just a rural village, it is a beautifully developed one. It is dipped in the shades and tints of blue. Plants lines themselves all in abundance here. A lot of music videos get shot in these cobbled lanes.

Berber style camping

Get down from the camels and into this beautiful experience. It is a different sort of peace altogether to lie down in these rustic tents, look at the stars shine above, surrounded by miles and miles of sand. It is an unforgettable experience for sure.

Hot air balloons

These are something of a specialty here in Morocco. The views are splendid and look way better when with the people you love, amongst the clouds. These rides are available in a lot of places from Marrakech to Ourika valley.

 

Travel Smart

• Clothing

As with a lot of other countries, here too culture and tradition play a significant role. The women in Morocco do not show any skin except for the face, hands, and feet. This should be respected. Women must dress accordingly.

• Money

The currency here MAD is banned outside the place. It only works here. Hence, you cannot take more than 1000 MAD in and out of place. It can be fined heavily. Not many places here accept cards of any kind. Hence it is important to keep cash on you.

• Friday

You might notice that a lot of shops will remain shut on Friday, mainly after midday. It is considered a holy day here. So, it will be wise to plan the day’s activities wisely.

• Right hand

The left hand is considered unclean according to the Islam. It is the hand that is supposed to be used in the washroom. Hence, do not shake hands with your left. And while eating try to make sure you only eat with your right hand.

 

Countries that can be clubbed together

Spain

Algeria

 

 

 

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