عضو جديد
السلام عليكم و رحمة الله تعالى و بركاته .
الموضوع عبارة عن طلب للاعضاء الكرام و هو كالأتي :
من لديه أي فقرة أو موضوع باللغة الانجليزية يخصّ الدولة العربية الشقيقة المملكة المغربية في أي مجال (السياحة .
الهجرة السرية . الموسيقى في المغرب .أو أي شيئ من هذا القبيل)
ينزّله في الموضوع أو يرسله اليّ عن طريق هذا البريد :
[ حُـذف - يمنع وضع عناوين البريد الالكتروني في المواضيع/الردود]
و أكون شاكر له كثيرا لأنني محتاج اليه كثييييييييييرا .
و شكرا ...
التعديل الأخير تم بواسطة Levana ; 22-01-2010 الساعة 09:20 AM سبب آخر: Deletin' E-Mail
Here or There, Always Care
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General Information
Business Hours
Banks:
Monday to Friday,
8:30 AM– 11:30 AM;
2:30 PM–5:00 PM winter;
8:30 AM–2:00 PM summer.
Hours vary during Ramadan.
Shops and Souks:
9:30 AM–1:00 PM;
3:00 PM–6:30 PM
Government Offices:
Monday to Thursday,
8:30 AM–12:00 PM and
2:30 PM–6:30 PM;
Friday, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM and3:00 PM–6:30 PM
CLIMATE
Morocco has a Mediterranean climate in the north and a desert climate in the south. In Morocco’s high mountain ranges, evenings can be cool, even in summer, and temperatures can reach freezing in winter. In the desert, while midday temperatures can soar to over 100 degrees F. in summer, evenings can be cool.
COMMUNICATIONS
The country code for Morocco is 212. The outgoing international code is 00. Fax services are available in many hotels, and communication by e-mail with many hotels and tour operators, particularly in the major cities is growing more commonplace.
CREDIT CARDS, TRAVELERS CHECKS, AND CURRENCY
Credit cards are accepted in many of the hotels and shops, and are usable in banks to obtain cash advances. Visa and MasterCard are the most widely accepted. Travelers checks are readily exchanged at most banks at rates fixed by the government.
The currency in Morocco is the dirham (DH), which is divided into 100 centimes. There are 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 DH notes and 5, 10, 20 and 50 centime coins. Dirhams can only be purchased within Morocco. There are just under 10 dirhams to a dollar. However, the currency exchange rate is subject to fluctuation and should be checked prior to departure.
In order to exchange remaining dirhams into the original currency, it is necessary to present the exchange slip. It is illegal to export dirhams from Morocco.
ELECTRICITY
110/220 volts. Morocco uses French-style plugs.
HEALTH and SAFETY
Morocco is quite safe from a health point of view; however, some precautions will ensure a healthy, enjoyable trip. It is recommended that visitors see their physician to obtain appropriate inoculations.
Visitors should wash their hands often with soap and water, drink bottled water, eat cooked food including fruits and vegetables, and protect themselves from insects using repellents. They should avoid food purchased from street vendors and watch out for ice.
Almost all Moroccans are friendly and honest, and violent crime is very rare. However, it is wise to be careful about pickpockets and petty thievery, in the major cities.
Women should respect the mores of the society and not dress provocatively. American casual clothing is acceptable. A cardigan over the shoulders is useful when visiting religious shrines, as well as for cool evenings.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
New Year’s Day January 1, 2001
Eid al-Fitr December 27*
(end of Ramadan)
Independence Day January 11
Manifesto Day
Eid Al Adha March 6*
(Feast of the Sacrifice)
Islamic New Year March 26
Labor Day May 1
National Day May 23
Mouloud June 4
(the Prophet’s Birthday)
Coronation Day July 30
Reunification Day August 14
King’s and People’s August 20
Revolution Day
His Majesty August 21
Mohammed VI’s Birthday
Anniversary of the November 6
Green March
Independence Day November 18
Weekends: Unlike other Muslim countries, which include Friday, the Muslim day of rest, as part of the weekend, the weekend in Morocco consists of Saturday and Sunday.
* These holidays occur approximately 10 days earlier each year.
TIPPING
While service charges are usually included with hotel bills, it is customary to tip service personnel such as waiters, hairdressers, and housekeepers 10.00 or 20.00 dirhams.
VISA
ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS: Travelers to Morocco must possess a valid passport. Visas are not required for American tourists traveling in Morocco for less than 90 days. For visits of more than 90 days, Americans are required to obtain a residence permit and a return visa should they wish to return to Morocco for extended periods. A residence permit and return visa may be requested and obtained from immigration authorities (Service d’Etranger) at the central police station of the district of residence. For additional information concerning entry requirements for Morocco, travelers may contact the Embassy of Morocco at 1601 21st St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009, telephone (202) 462-7979 to 82. The Moroccan Consulate General is located at 10 E. 40th St., New York, NY 10016, telephone (212) 758-2625.
GETTING AROUND
By Ferry
Visitors can travel from Spain to Morocco by ferry in two-and-a-half hours from Algciras to Tangier. The cost one way per person is approximately $25 and the cost for a car is approximately $80.
Reservations are bookable through:
Comanov
43 Rue Abou Inane El Marini
Tangier
Tel: 011 212 (9) 932952
Fax: 011 212 (9) 943570
Comarit Ferry
7 Rue du Mexique
Tangier
Tel: 011 212 (9) 931220
Fax: 011 212 (9) 936784
Limadet Ferry Company
7 Avenue Prince Moulay Abdella
Tangier
Tel: 011 212 (9) 933625
Fax: 011 212 (9) 932913
Transmediterranea
31 Avenue de La Resistance
Tangier
Tel: 011 212 (9) 985307
Fax: 011 212 (9) 943663
BUSES
Buses offer an inexpensive, reliable way to travel in Morocco as well as an excellent way to meet local people. On longer routes, there are several companies offering comfortable, regularly scheduled buses. They include CTM (Compagnie de Transports Marocains) and STAS, which connects conveniently to the train service, ONCF. Bus fares are about 20% cheaper than train fares. Express coaches run along the southwest and northern coasts, where the railway doesn’t run.
TAXIS
Grands taxis seat six passengers and will take fares between towns or to destinations out of town. Fares should be negotiated. Petits taxis operate only in town and will carry up to three people. Passengers should check the meter.
BY TRAIN
Morocco has the most comfortable and efficient train lines in Africa. The network of L’Office National des Chemins de Fers (ONCF) goes as far south as Marrakesh, links up with Safi, el Jadida, Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Fez, Meknes and Oujda. First and second-class carriages are air-conditioned. Tickets are purchasable at the station.
BY CAR
Although the roads in Morocco are quite good, driving is not for the faint hearted. Driving after dark is not recommended as animals may dart out into the road, and moped drivers are not required to have lights. The official speed limit outside towns is 62 miles per hour (100 KM/h). A four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended for the mountain and desert areas. National licenses are accepted; however, international driving licenses are recommended.
التعديل الأخير تم بواسطة Levana ; 22-01-2010 الساعة 10:53 AM سبب آخر: اقتباس الطلب
Here or There, Always Care
HISTORY
Although Morocco is just a couple of hours away from Spain by ferry, culturally, this Islamic nation is very different from Europe in spite of 44 years of French and Spanish colonial rule. Morocco is considered an Arab country; however, much of the population of Morocco are actually Berbers. Morocco obtained its independence from France and Spain in 1956, but many Moroccans still speak French after Moroccan Arabic or one of the three local Berber languages.
Morocco is ruled by a constitutional monarchy where ultimate authority rests with the king, who can trace his lineage back to the Prophet Mohammed. In July of 1999, Mohammed VI succeeded to the throne on the death of his father, Hassan II. While continuing his father’s skillful management of foreign affairs, Mohammed VI has expressed intentions to increase the introduction of modernity in Morocco and to provide further benefits and opportunities to the populace. Morocco has long enjoyed close relations with the United States. Indeed, it was the first nation to recognize the United States of America in 1776, and American visitors continue to receive a warm welcome here.
A country about the size of the state of California, Morocco is located on the tip of North Africa bordering Algeria to the east, Mauritania to the south, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Mediterranean to the north. The country has a mixed terrain crossed by several mountain ranges. The Atlas Mountains run across the middle of the country t the Atlantic coast. The Middles Atlas Mountains rise from the south. The Rif Mountains run along the north cost.
From the traveler’s point of view, this fascinating country is very accessible—only 61/2 hours from New York to Casablanca. It has a comfortable and reliable rail and bus network, excellent roads and a state airline; more than 550 hotels, a large number of which meet the expectations of American tourists; and a populace welcoming to tourists and tolerant of differences.
The aphorisms and traditional phrases of Islam that punctuate the speech of many Moroccans and appear in the designs of their architecture serve to introduce to visitors the wisdom and tolerance of the legendary hospitality of the Moroccan people. The variety of experiences open to visitors is extensive, found everywhere from the medinas of historic cities, to the mysterious Sahara, to the fabulous beaches and little-traveled forests and mountains. Visitors can choose to “rough it” on the back of a camel in the desert, to trek across spectacular mountains, or to luxuriate in the manicured gardens and spas of exceptional hotels.
CULTURE and CUSTOMS
FESTIVALS and EVENTS
Festivals marking the seasons and the various types of harvests are held throughout Morocco. Those held in honor of holy men are known as moussems. Participating in traditional celebrations is an excellent way to experience local customs and culture. The celebration may include fantasias, here horsemen demonstrate their skills, as well as dancing, singing and feasting.
Many of the most religious holidays are combined with feasting and fireworks and other entertainment. The most holy religious holiday is Ramadan, the month set aside for fasting to commemorate God’s revelation of the Koran to the prophet Mohammed.
The month is welcomed with fasting during the day, but rejoicing in the streets at night. Cafes stay open in the major cities until 3:00 AM. Aid el Kebir, the Feast of Sacrifice commemorates Abraham’s offering of his son to God. The two-day feast includes the slaughter and eating of a sheep.
The Annual World Sacred Music Festival in Fez, held at the end of June, is and international event where leading musicians come from all over the world to share sacred music traditions. This many-cultured event has as its objective the cultivation of world peace and understanding. Among the countries represented are Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Greece, Iran, Pakistan, the United States, France and India playing everything from Andalusian music to Hasidic songs.
Festivals
Location Festival
February
Tafraout Almond Tree Blossom Festival
May
El Kelaa M’Gouna Rose Festival
(Ouarzazate)
Imouzer of Ida ou Tanane Honey Festival
(Agadir)
Sale Wax Lantern Procession
June
Essaouira Gnawa Festival
Sefrou (Fez) Cherry Festival
Marrakesh Festival of Folk Art
Marrakesh National Festival of Popular Arts
July
Guellmim Camel Festival
September
Imilchil The Fiancee Festival
Tissa (Fez) Horse Festival
October
Erfoud Date Festival
HANDICRAFTS
Despite the ongoing modernization of the country, handicrafts remain an integral part of Moroccan culture and economy. The craftsmen of Morocco are organized in guilds, and in the souks, they are arranged according to their craft. The dyers are in one quarter, jewelers are in another, and makers of brass trays and ornaments are in yet another. Visitors to the souks of the major cities such as Marrakesh, Fez, Rabat and Meknes can experience first hand the process of how fine leather goods, hand-painted ceramics, brass ware, woven fabrics and rugs, and wood crafts are made.
RELIGION
Morocco is a predominantly Sunni Muslim country with small Jewish and Christian minorities. The culture of Morocco has been strongly influenced by Berbers, Arabs, Moors, Jews and the French, and is tolerant of differences. While Moroccans are hospitable to Muslims and non-Muslims alike, most Islamic religious monuments are closed to non-Muslims. There are some notable exceptions, though, such as the newly built Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V in Rabat and the tomb of Sultan Ismail Moulay in Meknes.
CUISINE
Moroccan cuisine is punctuated by a delicate use of aromatic spices and features fruits and vegetables as well as fish and meats. Some of the best-known dishes include: Couscous, a semolina grain served with meat and vegetables; Mechoui, lamb roasted on a spit; Pastilla, a flaky pastry typically stuffed with pigeon and almonds; and Tajine, a stew cooked in a distinctive earthenware dish that is also known as tajine. Moroccan pastries are often prepared with honey, almond, raisins, or sesame. The national drink is mint tea, which is often offered guests and potential buyers. The larger hotels and restaurants serve wine and liquors. The local Moroccan wine is excellent.
THE SOUKS
The souk is one of the most characterizing aspects of rural life. It’s a place and a means of traditional trade. Since the Moroccan population is essentially rural, each tribe has a certain number of souks that are generally held in the open or inside a special enclosing wall. These souks usually carry the name of the day they are held on.
The Main Souks of Morocco
Location Days
Province of Agadir
Agadir Saturday – Sunday
Inezgan Tuesday
Taroudant Friday
Province of Shefshaoen
Shefshaouen Thursday
Province of Errachidia
Erfoud Sunday
Errachidia Sunday – Tuesday – Thursday
Rissani Sunday – Tuesday – Thursday
Province of Dhemisset
Khemisset Tuesday
Tiflet Wednesday
Province of Khenifra
Midelt Sunday
Province of Kenitra
Sidi allal Bahraoui Sunday
Souk Sebt of Kenitra Saturday
Souk Had Ouled Jelloul Sunday
Souk Tleta Tuesday
Souk El Arba Wednesday
Souk Khmis Rimila Thursday
Jamaa Lalla Mimouna Friday
Had Kamouni Sunday
Province of Marrakesh
Marrakesh Souk of Camels Thursday
Sidi El Aidi Thursday
Province of Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate Sunday
Skoura Monday – Thursday
Taznakhte Sunday
Taliquin Monday
Askaoun Thursday
Zagora Wednesday – Thursday
Agdz Thursday
Bagoumite Thursday – Sunday
M’hamid Monday
Boumaln Wednesday
Tinehir Monday
El Kalaa Wednesday
Province of Tiznit
Bou-Izajarb Friday
Goulmina Souk of Camels Saturday
Tiznit Thursday – Friday
عضو جديد
ألف ألف ألف شكرا للأعضاء الكرام .
و الله العضيم شيء مدهش تلقّيت الرد في وقت قصير ....
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