Morocco

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-	==Morocco==	+	{{IsPartOf|Mediterranean|Africa|Western Africa|North Africa}}
-	{| class="infobox bordered" style="width: 25em; text-align: left; font-size: 90%;"	+	{{TOC block}}
-	|-	+
-	| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: large;" | '''Country'''	+
-	|-	+
-	| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[Image:map.jpg|250px| ]]<br>Country	+
-	|-	+
-	| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[Image:flag.gif|104px| ]]<br>Flag	+
-	|-	+
-	! Capital:	+
-	| City?	+
-	|-	+
-	! Language:	+
-	| ??	+
-	|-	+
-	! Currency:	+
-	| ??	+
-	|-	+
-	| colspan="2" style="font-size: 2" | More notes about the country	+
-	|}	+
-	===Background===	+	{{GreenText|Please remove the below item if you have provided some content material for this page}}
		+	{{YourAssistance}}
-	Some history about the country needs to be submitted here.	+	An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Morocco.
		+	{{infobox country
		+	| lat= 30.33495
		+	| lon=-7.00928
		+	| zoom= 6
		+	| image= Moroccomap.jpg
		+	| imagewidth= 350
		+	| imagetext= Morocco
		+	| flag= Moroccoflag.gif
		+	| capital= Rabat
		+	| language= Arabic. Also Berber, French
		+	| currency= Morrocan Dirham (MAD)
		+	| timezone= WET (UTC+0)
		+	| dsttimezone= WEST (UTC+1)
		+	| code= +212
		+	| notes=
		+	| news=
		+	| altname= Morocco
		+	}}
-	===Climate & Weather===	+	{{GreenText|Add here any background, cruising, and historical comments.}}
-	Submit the climate details and sources of weather forecasting here.
-	===Charts===	+	{{GreenText|Add any cruising recommendations. If not applicable delete this section.}}
-	Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.	+	==Charts==
		+	; British Admiralty
		+	: BA92 - Cabo de Sao Vincente to Stait of Gibraltar
		+	: BA773 - Strait if Gibraltar to Isla de Albaran
		+	: BA1912 - Tanger with Approaches
		+	: BA2717 - Cadiz to Barcelona
		+	: BA3132 - Strait of Gibraltar to Arqipelago de Madera
		+	; NOOA
		+	: 51160 - Cabo de Sao Vicente to Strait of Gibraltar
		+	: 51180 - Cap Sparkle to Montay Bay Selham
		+	: 51220 - Rabat & Sale to El Jorf Lasfar
		+	: 51240 - El Jory Lasfar to Rade de Safi
		+	: 51280 - Rade de Safi to Cap Whir
		+	: 52039 - Strait of Gibraltar
		+	: 52040 - Strait of Gibraltar tp Cabo de Gata and Cap Milomia
-	===Special Navigation Notes===	+	==Weather==
-	Any navigation notes here.	+	{{GreenText|Submit the climate & general weather details here. For very large countries remove this section and cover weather in '''Region''' ( [[Template:Region|Region Template]]) pages.}}
-	===Local Radio Nets===	+	{{GreenText|Sources of weather forecasting here.}}
		+	*
		+	*
-	Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here.	+	==Passages==
		+	{{GreenText|List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.}}
		+	*
		+	*
-	===Arrival/Departure procedures===	+	==Islands==
		+	{{Green|This section does not apply for many islands, remove it if this is the case for this particular. You may, however, list ismall islands adjacent to this one or list one or two of its neighbors.}}
-	Submit any details about advance notification of arrival, etc.	+	{{Green|For islands that have their own page list them as shown below.}}
		+	* [[{{Magenta|Island1}}]]
		+	* [[{{Magenta|Island2}}]]
-	===Immigration & Customs===	+	==Communication==
		+	{{Green|Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}}
		+	*
		+	*
-	Submit details about customs and immigration procedures here.	+	''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
-	===Visas===	+	==Navigation==
		+	{{GreenText|Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply remove it.}}
-	Submit information about what visitor's visas are available and where they are obtained.	+	==Entrance==
		+	====Arrival====
		+	{{MagentaText|Details?}}
-	===Health & Security===	+	====Departure====
		+	{{MagentaText|Details?}}
-	Submit any health warnings/information and any security details here.	+	===Customs and Immigration===
		+	====Customs====
		+	Firearms must definitely be declared on arrival and can be either sealed on board or kept in the Port Authority's custody until the vessel's departure. Failure to declare firearms is a serious offence.
-	===Ports & Popular Stops===	+	Animals fall within the Pets Travel Scheme (P.E.T.S) and need a current pet passport, microchip and require a valid Rabies vaccination certificate and valid Health and Blood Test certificate'
-	* [[AfricaSpain|The Spanish Enclave]]	+
-	*	+	A yacht may stay in Morocco for three months before duty may become due. Extensions are possible.
-	*	+
		+	====Immigration====
		+	Citizens of the following countries do not need visas: Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Congo, Denmark, Finland, France, Monaco, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Guinea, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Ivory Coast, Japan, Kuwait, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Mali, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Niger, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Andorra, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Venezuela. All others require visas that should be obtained in advance.
		+
		+	A three months' stay is usually given. However, for short stays or emergency stops, even nationals of countries that need visas will be allowed to arrive without a visa.
		+
		+	Visas allow up to 90 days' stay with a double entry. Extensions can be obtained from the local police, but you require a letter of recommendation from your own embassy.
		+
		+	Visitors may be refused entry if their passport has an Israeli stamp in it. Israeli nationals have been refused entry.
		+
		+	====Fees and Charges====
	*		*
-	===Offshore Islands===	+	====Restrictions====
		+	*
-	Details?	+	===Health and Security===
		+	====Health====
		+	Take the necessary precautions against Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid and Rabies.
-	===Cruiser's Friends===	+	====Security====
		+	{{MagentaText|Details?}}
-	Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".	+	==Berthing==
		+	{| class="nicetable"
		+	|- class="niceheader"
		+	| The Spanish Enclave || Med Morocco || African Morocco
		+	|-
		+	| id="Spanish Enclave" |
		+	{{dest| Ceuta |h|e|d}}
		+	{{dest| Melilla |h|e|d}}
-	===References & Publications===	+	| id="Med" |
		+	{{dest| Al_Holeima |label= Al Holeima |h|d}}
		+	{{dest| Marina Smir |m|e}}
		+	{{dest| Nador |h|e|d}}
-	Books, etc.	+	| id="African" |
		+	{{dest| Aqadir |h|e|m|d}}
		+	{{dest| Asilah |h|e|d}}
		+	{{dest| Casablanca |h|e|d}}
		+	{{dest| El Jadida |h|d}}
		+	{{dest| Essaouira |h|e||a|i|d}}
		+	{{dest| Jorf Lasfar |h|e|d}}
		+	{{dest| Kenitra |h|e|a|d}}
		+	{{dest| Mohammedia |h|e|d}}
		+	{{dest| Safi |h|e|d}}
		+	{{dest| Tangier |h|e|d}}
		+	{{dest| Rabat |h|e|m}}
		+
		+	|}
		+
		+	{{Dest legend|a|m|h|e|d}}
		+
		+	==Transportation==
		+	Transportation - mainland or to other countries, etc.
		+	*
		+
		+	==Friends==
		+	Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
		+	*
		+
		+	==Forums==
		+	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
		+	* [http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2075 Discussion on Moroccan ports/stops/marinas (on CruiserLog)]
		+	* [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/morocco.html Morocco Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum]
		+	*
		+
		+	==Links==
		+	* {{wikipedia}}
		+	* {{Wikivoyage}}
		+	*
		+
		+	==References==
		+	* {{Reference|Graham Hutt and  RCC Pilotage Foundation|[http://www.amazon.com/North-Africa-Including-Gibraltar-Pantelleria/dp/1846232813 North Africa, including Morocco, Algeria, Libya, Tunisia, Gibraltar, Pantelleria and the Pelagie Islands and Malta]|Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson, Cambridgeshire, Updated 2010 |9781846232817}}
		+	* {{Reference|Rod Heikell|[http://www.amazon.com/Mediterranean-Cruising-Handbook-Rod-Heikell/dp/1846231701 Mediterranean Cruising Handbook]|Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson; 6th Revised edition edition (April 21, 2012)|978-1846231704}}
		+	* {{Reference|Rod Heikel and Lu Michell|[http://www.amazon.com/Mediterranean-Almanac-2005-6-Rod-Heikell/dp/0852887779 Mediterranean Almanac]|Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire|9781846230837}}
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		+	{{Comments}}
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-	===External Links===	+	{{Page outline}}
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-	Submit useful website links for the region
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Morocco.

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Charts

British Admiralty

BA92 - Cabo de Sao Vincente to Stait of Gibraltar

BA773 - Strait if Gibraltar to Isla de Albaran

BA1912 - Tanger with Approaches

BA2717 - Cadiz to Barcelona

BA3132 - Strait of Gibraltar to Arqipelago de Madera

NOOA

51160 - Cabo de Sao Vicente to Strait of Gibraltar

51180 - Cap Sparkle to Montay Bay Selham

51220 - Rabat & Sale to El Jorf Lasfar

51240 - El Jory Lasfar to Rade de Safi

51280 - Rade de Safi to Cap Whir

52039 - Strait of Gibraltar

52040 - Strait of Gibraltar tp Cabo de Gata and Cap Milomia

Weather

Submit the climate & general weather details here. For very large countries remove this section and cover weather in Region ( Region Template) pages.

Sources of weather forecasting here.

Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Islands

This section does not apply for many islands, remove it if this is the case for this particular. You may, however, list ismall islands adjacent to this one or list one or two of its neighbors.

For islands that have their own page list them as shown below.

• [[Island1]]
• [[Island2]]

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply remove it.

Entrance

Arrival

Details?

Departure

Details?

Customs and Immigration

Customs

Firearms must definitely be declared on arrival and can be either sealed on board or kept in the Port Authority's custody until the vessel's departure. Failure to declare firearms is a serious offence.

Animals fall within the Pets Travel Scheme (P.E.T.S) and need a current pet passport, microchip and require a valid Rabies vaccination certificate and valid Health and Blood Test certificate'

A yacht may stay in Morocco for three months before duty may become due. Extensions are possible.

Immigration

Citizens of the following countries do not need visas: Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Congo, Denmark, Finland, France, Monaco, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Guinea, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Ivory Coast, Japan, Kuwait, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Mali, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Niger, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Andorra, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Venezuela. All others require visas that should be obtained in advance.

A three months' stay is usually given. However, for short stays or emergency stops, even nationals of countries that need visas will be allowed to arrive without a visa.

Visas allow up to 90 days' stay with a double entry. Extensions can be obtained from the local police, but you require a letter of recommendation from your own embassy.

Visitors may be refused entry if their passport has an Israeli stamp in it. Israeli nationals have been refused entry.

Fees and Charges

Restrictions

Health and Security

Health

Take the necessary precautions against Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid and Rabies.

Security

Details?

Berthing

The Spanish Enclave	Med Morocco	African Morocco
Ceuta Ceuta /wiki/Ceuta |  – port of entry ||  – harbour ||  – needs data | Melilla Melilla /wiki/Melilla |  – port of entry ||  – harbour ||  – needs data |	Al HoleimaAl Holeima/wiki/Al_Holeima |  – harbour ||  – needs data | Marina Smir Marina Smir /wiki/Marina_Smir |  – port of entry ||  – marina | Nador Nador /wiki/Nador |  – port of entry ||  – harbour ||  – needs data |	Aqadir Aqadir /wiki/Aqadir |  – port of entry ||  – harbour ||  – marina ||  – needs data | Asilah Asilah /wiki/Asilah |  – port of entry ||  – harbour ||  – needs data | Casablanca Casablanca /wiki/Casablanca |  – port of entry ||  – harbour ||  – needs data | El Jadida El Jadida /wiki/El_Jadida |  – harbour ||  – needs data | Essaouira Essaouira /wiki/Essaouira |  – island ||  – port of entry ||  – harbour ||  – anchorage ||  – needs data | Jorf Lasfar Jorf Lasfar /wiki/Jorf_Lasfar |  – port of entry ||  – harbour ||  – needs data | Kenitra Kenitra /wiki/Kenitra |  – port of entry ||  – harbour ||  – anchorage ||  – needs data | Mohammedia Mohammedia /wiki/Mohammedia |  – port of entry ||  – harbour ||  – needs data | Safi Safi /wiki/Safi |  – port of entry ||  – harbour ||  – needs data | Tangier Tangier /wiki/Tangier |  – port of entry ||  – harbour ||  – needs data | Rabat Rabat /wiki/Rabat |  – port of entry ||  – harbour ||  – marina |

Transportation

Transportation - mainland or to other countries, etc.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

• Discussion on Moroccan ports/stops/marinas (on CruiserLog)
• Morocco Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum

Links

• Morocco at the Wikipedia
• Morocco at the Wikivoyage

References

• Graham Hutt and RCC Pilotage Foundation, North Africa, including Morocco, Algeria, Libya, Tunisia, Gibraltar, Pantelleria and the Pelagie Islands and Malta, Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson, Cambridgeshire, Updated 2010 , ISBN 9781846232817
• Rod Heikell, Mediterranean Cruising Handbook, Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson; 6th Revised edition edition (April 21, 2012), ISBN 978-1846231704
• Rod Heikel and Lu Michell, Mediterranean Almanac, Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9781846230837

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