Morocco
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Morocco Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Morocco.
| Morocco | |
 Morocco | |
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| Capital: | Rabat  34°02′N, 6°51′W
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| Language: | Arabic. Also Berber, French |
| Currency: | Morrocan Dirham (MAD) |
| Timezone: | UTC+0 (DST observed) |
| More notes about the country | |
Overview
The history and background of Morocco is best observed on the Wikipedia
Cruising the region
Climate & Weather
Submit the climate & general weather details here.
Sources of weather forecasting here.
Charts
Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.
Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Arrival/Departure procedures
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
Ports & Popular Stops
- The Spanish Enclave
- Aqadir (Port of entry)
- Al Holeima
- Asilah (Port of entry)
- Casablanca (Port of entry)
- El Jadida (Port of entry)
- Essauira (Port of entry)
- Jorf Lasfar (Port of entry)
- Kenitra (Port of entry)
- Marina Smir (Port of entry) (Has data)
- Mohammedia (Port of entry)
- Nador (Port of entry)
- Safi (Port of entry)
- Tangier (Port of entry)
- Rabat (Port of entry)
Offshore Islands
Health
Take the necessary precautions against Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid and Rabies.
Security
Details?
Transportation
Transportation - mainland or to other countries, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
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
External Links
References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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