{"id":1748,"date":"2013-01-19T09:55:15","date_gmt":"2013-01-19T08:55:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tangeri.biz\/living-in-morocco\/"},"modified":"2013-01-19T09:55:15","modified_gmt":"2013-01-19T08:55:15","slug":"living-in-morocco","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/tangeri.biz\/en\/living-in-morocco\/","title":{"rendered":"Living in Morocco"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you have never visited Morocco, or if your stay was short, it is normal to have a few preemptive questions. The idea of living in a foreign country is certainly exciting, but at the same time it is wise to inform yourself enough to leave with peace of mind.
\nHere is some essential information, but do not hesitate to contact us if you have further questions or curiosity about your life in Tangier.<\/div>\n

VISED<\/strong>
\nA valid passport is sufficient to enter Morocco. The tourist visa is valid for 3 months.<\/p>\n

SAFETY<\/strong>
\nThe “security” issue is sometimes a worry for those who have never been to an Arab country.
\nDespite the cities’ large population, Tangier, like other metropolises, remains a safe city. The people are usually kind and hospitable, accustomed to the presence of foreigners for centuries. Sure, some attempted theft may happen, but in what city doesn’t it happen?
\nAs with any city in the world that you are unfamiliar with, it is advisable not to venture into the more suburban and isolated neighborhoods at night.
\nD’ogni modo, the Crisis Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends two important web addresses to travel safely and to receive real-time text messages alerting you of any problems in the country you are in or to be reached in case of problems in Italy (family members, etc..). The database is absolutely secure; once set up, your data will remain sealed and opened only when really needed. If not, after two days from the date of arrival in Italy, the data will self-delete.
\nwww.dovesiamonelmondo.it
\nwww.viaggiaresicuri.it<\/p>\n

CLOTHING<\/strong>
\nTangier has always been a land of Spaniards, Englishmen, Frenchmen, Italians, Americans and so on; therefore, it can hardly be considered a conservative city. There are no dress codes that need to be followed for either men or women. In any case, it is advisable for women to avoid overly flamboyant clothing, particularly during the month of Ramadan.<\/p>\n

MONETA<\/strong>
\nThe currency in effect in Morocco is the dirhams (DH). The current exchange rate (February 2023) is approximately: 1\u20ac=11 DH
\nLife in Morocco is quite cheap in terms of basic necessities, but one soon notices the distinction between what is  “local” and what is “touristy.” [To give a trivial example, one can eat plentifully with the corresponding \u20ac3 in popular restaurants, or with  \u20ac30 in those intended for the European public.]<\/p>\n

In recent years, the city of Tangier has developed a great deal, attracting international investment and causing prices to rise particularly in the real estate sector.<\/p>\n

How to get to Morocco? Here are the TRANSPORT solutions from ITALY<\/strong>
\nGetting to Tangier from Italy is possible in many ways.
\nYou just need to choose the one most comfortable for you!<\/p>\n

By airplane<\/strong>
\nFrom Italy there are direct flights<\/strong> to Tangier from Milan Bergamo or Rome Ciampino with RyanAir.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, stopovers on some European cities can be considered:<\/p>\n

1) Rome -> Madrid -> Tangier. The Rome to Madrid route is covered by many airlines, while from Madrid to Tangier the convenient options are Ryanair and Easyjet. Care must be taken to choose the best combination, taking into consideration the times and the time required for the stopover in Madrid, minimum one and a half hours!<\/p>\n

2) Rome -> Fes with Ryanair. From Fes it is possible to reach Tangier by train (about 4 hours and 30 minutes). oncf.ma,<\/a> supratour.ma<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3) Rome -> Barcelona -> Tangier. The Rome to Barcelona route is covered by many airlines, while from Barcelona to Tangier the convenient options are Ryanair and Vueling. Care must be taken to choose the best combination, taking into consideration the times and the time required for the stopover in Barcelona, minimum one and a half hours!<\/p>\n

4) Rome -> Malaga with Vueling or Ryanair. From Malaga airport, one can then take the bus to Tarifa and atraverse the strait by ferry (the crossing takes about 30 minutes). portillo.avanzabus.com<\/a><\/p>\n

4) Milan (Bergamo) or Pisa -> Marrakech with Ryanair. Recommended choice only if you intend to take a small tour before classes begin. The route offers very affordable fares, but it gets a bit long Marrakech – Tangier if done nonstop (10 hours by train).  oncf.ma<\/a>, supratour.ma<\/a>.<\/p>\n

5) Milan  (Bergamo) or Pisa -> Fes with Ryanair. From Fes it is possible to reach Tangier by train (about 4 hours and 30 minutes). oncf.ma,<\/a> supratour.ma<\/a>.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

By ship<\/strong>
\nFrom Genoa with a stopover in Barcelona.<\/p>\n

From Livorno with a stopover in Valencia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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