• General information

• Informations about the visa

• Morocco’s culture

• Practical informations about Morocco

• Casablanca

• AIESEC LC ANFA

The world is filled with fascinating

places to visit, and there will be a time when you have to

choose which destination is right for you. We’re not afraid to let you know, though, that if you’re looking for an experience thfor an experience that encompasses adventure, culture, history and

wilderness, you should look no further than Morocco, a diverse country filled with majestic palaces, interesting museums,

mouth-watering cuisine and large expanses of large expanses of stunning

natural landscapes

Visa requirements are country-dependent; contact your country’s Moroccan embassy for up-to-date visa information. On arrival in Morocco your passport must be valid for 6 month beyond your intended stay.

Who requires a visa ?

CCitizens holding passports of the following countries do not need a visa to enter the Kingdom of Morocco (If your stay is longer than 90 days, a resident permit is required and can be issued by the Police Department of your place of residence in Morocco): Andorra – Argentina – Australia – Austria – Bahrain – Belgium – Brazil – Bulgaria – Canada – Chile – Congo Brazzaville – Croatia – Cyprus -Cote d’Ivoire – d’Ivoire – Czech Republic – Denmark – Estonia – Finland – France – Germany – Great Britain – Greece – Guinea (Conakry) – Hong Kong – Hungary – Iceland – Indonesia – Ireland – Italy – Ivory Coast – Japan – Kuwait – Latvia – Libya – Liechtenstein – Lithuania – Luxemburg – Mali – Malta – Mexico – Monaco – Netherlands – New Zealand – Niger – Norway – Oman – Peru – Philippines – Poland – PuePuerto Rico – Qatar – Romania – Russian Federation – Saudi Arabia – Senegal – Singapore (They can stay one month without visa) – Slovakia – Slovenia – South Korea – Spain – Sweden – Switzerland – Tunisia – Turkey – United Arab Emirates – United States of America – Venezuela. Citizens from countries not listed above do need a visa.

What documents will be required?

The following documents are required for Tourist Visa:• Application form.• Your original valid passport + copy of the first page with photo.• 04 passport size colour photos. • • Copy of your detailed provisional flight itinerary.• Employment certificate from your employer.• For students, copy of a recent letter from the school confirming that the applicant is attending the school.• For business owners, copy of the last Income Tax as substitute of the employment letter.• • Hotel provisional reservation or notarized Letter of Invitation from your sponsor in Morocco.• For applicants married to Moroccan citizens, a copy of the marriage certificate plus a copy of the Moroccan passport or national ID of the Moroccan spouse can be a substitute for the invitation letter or for the hotel reservation.• Travel Insurance.PPASSPORTS: Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of entry required by all.

Note:

(a) Children up to and including 16 years may travel on their parents’ passport, but must have photographs included in these passports by the relevant passport authorities. (b) All (b) All temporary travel document holders need to get clearance from Morocco, and this may take up to 2 months. Apply at nearest Consulate or Consular Section of Embassy for further details.

Time required to issue visa:

TTypically, a visa takes anywhere from 2 days to 15 days to process in the Morocco Embassy/Consulate depending on the consulate that we need to send the application to and whether you choose to “rush” your Morocco visa.

How do I apply?

Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section.Application requirements:

(a) One completed application form. (b) Four passpo(b) Four passport-size photos taken within the previous 6 months. (c) Passport (valid for at least 6 months from date of exit out of Morocco, and with at least one blank page), with a photocopy of the relevant data pages. (d) Fee (payable by postal order only). (e) Evidence of employme(e) Evidence of employment, enrolment as a student or bank statements. (f) Photocopy of flight ticket(s). (g) Photocopy of hotel reservation. (h) Self-addressed, stamped, registered envelope for postal applications (for those living outside London only).What is the cost of a visa?

Single-eSingle-entry: £16; Double-entry or Multiple-entry (both business only): £25. Prices may fluctuate in accordance with the exchange rate and must be paid by postal order only.How long is the visa valid for?

EEntry visas are valid for 3 months; visitors wishing to stay longer should apply to the local police station within 15 days of arrival. For other visa enquiries, contact the Embassy (see Contact Addresses section).

Embassy contact information:Please contact the nearest Embassy of Morocco for information on what documentation you may require to enter Morocco.Morocco.

Morocco’s cultural heritage

reflects the influence of a long succession of

invaders and settlers including the Carthaginians, Romans,

French, Spanish and Arabs. The Berbers make up over half of Berbers make up over half of the population and Moroccan society is a fascinating melting pot of Berber, Arab, Jew, Muslim,

African and European

Moroccan people Moroccan people are among the most hospitable people in the world. They are warm,

open and make fast friends with everyone. It is not unlikely to receive an invinvitation to their home just moments after you meet them.

Moroccan clMoroccan clothes are traditionally rich and varied - variety of fabrics, shapes and colors expressing a certain art of draping - Moroccan costume for man or woman comes by local woman comes by local cultures of each region or each social group

Moroccan food is big on flavour, full of color, and rich in

taste. From creamy hummus, to melt in your mouth tajines, be prepared to

leave with satisfied taste buds and a rounder belly.

TTry to go beyond the abundance of tajines and couscous on offer – as tasty as they are, there’s a lot more to experience. Head to Marrakech’s Jemaa El Fna, a large square that fills with food stalls at night, to try spicy merguez sausages, fried fish, and the freshest salads that will ever pass your lips.

LLamb is by far the most popular meat out here, and is thrown into a variety of meals with prunes and

spices, but you’ll also come across some interesting pigeon and camel concoctions.

Veggies have no need to feel left out as tajines are commonly cooked without the meat, and there’s loads of fulfilling dishes such as b’sarra (whas b’sarra (white bean soup) and Harira (Morocco’s famous tomato and lentil soup).

TToday, the past, old traditions and the diversity of the Moroccan people and its culture have given birth to the richness of Moroccan craft which has more than 70 trades and a surprising diversity of designs and mdesigns and materials which are used: wool, leather,

wood, sorrel, alfa, the dom, clay, stone, marble, copper, iron, silver,

gold...

CCelebration is an important aspect of Moroccan culture.

Morocco is an exciting and entertaining country that lays claim to

cultural, historical and religious holidays religious holidays and festivals

TIMITAR FESTIVAL

The leading celebration of Amazigh

culture and world music in the Souss

Massa Drâa.

FANTASIA

An annual equestrian performance

and celebration of traditional folklore

in Meknes.

FES FESTIVAL

A 10-day sacred music festival

celebrating spiritual traditions from

around the world.

GNAOUA MUSIC FESTIVAL

A famous 4-day extravaganza

featuring art exhibitions and Gnaoua

style, world and jazz music.

IMILCHIL MARRIAGE FESTIVAL

A legendary festival that is homage to

love and celebration of Berber

Tradition.

ROSE FESTIVAL- EL KELAA DE MGOUNA

Berber music, singing, dancing and the

election of a Ms. Rose overtake this

heavenly pink town.

RAMADAN (Religious Holiday)

An ancient Islamic holiday whereby

Muslims fast during daylight hours for

thirty days.

Every Moroccan Every Moroccan city is unique and has a distinctive element to it.

What keeps amazing people is the fact that they never get bored in Morocco with

everything so different from one region region to the other. The

difference is astonishing not only in the architecture of the cities but also in the climate, the language, the culture, the

food and almost everything

Transportation

• Trains

Trains run between Tangier, Meknes, fez, Oujda, Rabat, Casablanca and

Marrakesh

• Taxis

-P-Petit Taxi (only 4 people are allowed including the driver) used to travel

within the city, These are various colors depending on the city. Blue in

Rabat, Red in Casablanca, Beige in Marrakesh and so on, it can be split

between people. So if you see a petit taxi with one or two people in it and

it is going in your direction, you can flag it down and ask for a lift. By

law, petit taxis are required to use their meter. If they don’t use the

meter, If the meter doesn't work, then you negotiate your price in

advance. At night the madvance. At night the meter runs at a time and a half. On taxis with a

newer electronic meter, your final rate at night will be shown.

-Grand Taxi : The Grande Taxis are typically white/tan and they run

between cities, to the airports, within cities on fixed routes and are

available for private hire. Grande taxis cram in 7 people total including

the driver, so that can make for a tight squeeze. If you take a Grande

taxi on a fixed city route, or a fixed in between city route, you typically

pay for a seat a certain fixed price. Grand taxis (usually Mercedes

saloons) are shared taxis but you can negotiate a price if you want the

journey journey to yourself.

• Tramway

Only available in Rabat and Casablanca

Climate

It's hot and sunny for most of the year in Morocco. During the peak

summer months it gets uncomfortably hot especially in Marrakech, Fes

and southwest Morocco, towards the desert. Casablanca, Rabat and

Essaouira are a bit more comfortable in the peak of summer because

they benefit from a cooler ocean breeze.

Spring Spring tends to come late (April or May) and this is the season to visit

Rose Valley (Kelaa Mgouna) and the Rose Festival.

Summer tends to come (From June, July to August).

Autumn tends to come (From September to October).

Winter tends to come (From November, December, January, to

February).

Published annual sunshine levels are more than 8hrs a day in Fes, Published annual sunshine levels are more than 8hrs a day in Fes,

Marrakech and Ouarzazate with average temperatures above 21c

Currency

The Moroccan Dirham cannThe Moroccan Dirham cannot be exported or imported. On arrival

currency can be exchanged in the airport. Cash and Travelers Cheques

can be exchanged at any bank and there is a network of ATMs – retain

your transaction receipts as they are required when converting money

back into Sterling, Euros etc

Clothing

Dress respeDress respectfully if you do not wish to attract undue attention. In

summer, loose clothing is comfortable in the heat and when

travelling. In spring & autumn, a warm fleece is needed for chilly

evenings, and in winter, warm clothing is essential. In large cities

such as Casablanca ,Rabat , Marrakech, Fes or Agadir,

Moroccans dress as fashionably as they would on High Street in

Europe although, in contrast, you will also see women

tradtraditionally dressed in “ derra “ (hood like scarf that covers all

hair and is tied under chin) and “ jellaba” (long-sleeved,

ankle-length, flowing dress). In rural areas women usually wear

traditional clothes and you are encouraged to dress more

conservatively when touring. Although there is no need to overdo

the dress code, and it’s unnecessary to wear a scarf or veil,

short skirts and tight clothes are likely to attract more attention

than you may than you may feel comfortable with.

Check out these links for more information:

About Morocco in General :

http://www.visitmorocco.com/index.php/fre/

http://www.everything-moroccan.com/

http://www.travel-exploration.com/

About Train schedules and fares:

http://www.oncf.ma/Pages/Accueil.aspx

Casablanca (Moroccan Arabic

pronunciation: [kazablanka], it means the "White house") is the

largest city of Morocco. It is located in western Morocco on the Atlantic Ocean. It is the largest city in Morocco, and one of the largethe largest and most important cities in

Africa, both economically and demographically.

Casablanca is Morocco's chief port and industrial center. The 2012 census, adjusted with recent numbers, recorded a population of about 4 million in the prefecture of Casablanca and about 5 million in the

region of Grand Casablanca. Casablanca is considered the economic and business ceeconomic and business center of Morocco, while the political capital city of Morocco

is Rabat.

MOSQUE OF HASSAN II

CCompleted in 1993 after six years of work by more than 30,000 craftsmen, its proportions are totalitarian. Its 200-metre minaret is the world's tallest and in area only the mosque at Mecca is bigger.

BOULEVARD D'ANFA

This wide, palm-This wide, palm-fringed avenue is meant for slow cruising. The side streets around here are rapidly filling with French brand names such as Carré Blanc and children's store Sergent Major. The target market for these high-end boutiques and stores lives out in the western suburbs, notably Anfa, where the cool, clean lines of Deco villas are just visible above the immaculimmaculately manicured hedgerows. It is like the Beverly Hills of Morocco, but with better architecture.

ARTE A BEAUTE AU 9

This is a gorgeous This is a gorgeous two-storey villa, which has been converted into a beauty centre and art gallery, where abstracts of arrows and spirals compete with mirrors for the attentions of pampered Casablancan madams. Owner Said Tlemcani plans to export the concept to New York.

CATHEDRALE DU SACRE COEUR

Designed by Paul Designed by Paul Tournon in 1930 and bequeathed to the city by the Vatican. Bereft of furnishings, the interior is a soaring, skeletal space with 40 rib-like columns. At present the cathedral serves as a glorified village hall playing host to temporary art exhibitions and craft fairs.

RICK'S CAFE

UUntil Casablanca gets a recognised 'Art Deco district' of its own, there's that other bit of faux heritage to trade on, so welcome to Rick's Café. Kathy Kriger, a former commercial councillor with the local US consulate, invested in a harbourside property on the edge of the old Medina and turned it into a homage to Casablanca. No matter that Rick's Café never existed and thand that the whole film was shot in Burbank. The sets were, however, constructed with reference to thousands of photographs taken in Casablanca; Kriger turned to similar source material for help in creating the interiors of her bar-resraurant.

MARCHE CENTRAL

Each day, Each day, at the Marche Central, a part of the morning's catch is laid out for sale. In the area around here you'll find landmarks such as the Hotel Transatlantique, built in 1922, and the Rialto cinema, dating from eight years later, which, as well as screening movies, was host to musical stars including Edincluding Edith Piaf and Josephine Baker.

Casablanca is a city in western Morocco, which is known to be the capital of Great Casablanca region. In Spanish, the word Casablanca means “White House”. The city is known to be the largest city in Morocco. Casablanca has its chief port and its one of the world’s largest artificial ports. Many tend to think that Casablanca is the capital of Morocco but this is false! The capital of Morocco is Rabat. It’s an interesting fact to know that Casablanca is the sithe sixth largest city in Africa. All sorts of modern economy sectors and industries are basically located in and around Casablanca and have many international industries based in Morocco.

The area which is today Casablanca was founded and settled by Berbers by at least the 7th century BC.It was used as a port by the Phoenicians and later the Romans.In his book Wasf Afriquia(Africa’s Description), Al-Hassan al-Wazzan refers to ancient Casablanca as "Anfa", a great city which was founded by the Berber kingdom of Barghawata in 744 AD. He believed Casablanca to have been the most "prosperous city on the Atlantic coacoast because of its fertile land."The independent Berber kingdom of Barghawata in the area arose around 744 AD, and continued until it was conquered by the Almoravids in 1068.

Today’s proper city population of Casablanca is about 3,312,000 and the metro has a population of 9,239,805 (2013). The city is located at 17 meters, 55 feet and has GMT Time zone. Casablanca has a very mild Mediterranean climate; Casablanca's climate is strongly influenced by the cool currents of the Atlantic Ocean which tends to moderate temperature swings and produce a remarkably mild climate with little seasonal temperature variation and a lack of exextreme heat and cold. Rainfall is negligible from May to September, but for the rest of the year it is adequate for rain-fed farming. Casablanca is the ideal place to enjoy life, with its various destination of Restaurants, Malls, Coffee shops, Cinemas, theater, discos, beach,…etc.

The Latinized name of the city is a Portuguese word

combination meaning "White house" (branca "white", casa "house"). The modern Spanish

version of the name came later. The cicity is now nicknamed Casa by many

locals.Legally speaking, Anfa is a prefecture (a district) with half a million city inhabitants, and thus is part of Grand Casablanca region. Anfa is generally considered as the "original city" or "old city"

of Casablanca.

AIESEC Local Committee ANFA, the only AIESEC office in Casablanca, has been active since 2005; we organized several projects and events. We are more than 160 students studying in various institutions of higher education, and striving to serve their society by the practical application of theoretical knowledge imparted to them during their university studies.The ofThe office of AIESEC ANFA is ESIG (International high school of Management)

AAIESEC ANFA has experienced tremendous growth over the last two years thanks to the dedication and unparalleled ongoing commitment of all its members. Today, more mature than ever, having quality members and quality programs, we proudly position ourselves as 1st choice partner.

Thanks for your attentionAnd welcome to Morocco!