Pratical Information
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Congress Venue: L’Institut National d’Aménagement et d’Urbanisme (INAU)
Address: Avenue Allal El Fassi B.P 6215 - Rabat-Instituts MAROC
Address: Avenue Allal El Fassi B.P 6215 - Rabat-Instituts MAROC
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About Rabat
"Rabat is the administrative capital of Morocco, it is located on the Atlantic coast and on the left or south bank of the mouth of the Bouregreg, opposite the town of Salé, these two cities are therefore called" Twin cities ". It has just over one million inhabitants. A pleasant climate all year round, a privileged location on the Atlantic coast, a history of exceptional richness, make Rabat a tourist destination of the first, it benefits from a unique historical inheritance, reflecting the diversity of the Inheritances that have shaped the two shores of Bouregreg over the centuries. Rabat is one of the only cities that has preserved its historical and cultural heritage. Since June 2012, a number of sites in the city of Rabat have been listed as a cultural property by Unesco. Modern city today, with its inhabitants more reserved than in other Moroccan cities, it has many fascinating historical sites to visit, it is also possessed of a modern construction, a new city is designed by a team of Architects, town planners and landscape designers who set the stage for a new urbanism. This has earned Rabat a city center with high-quality urban and landscape facilities. Rabat is the second largest city in the country after Casablanca. ... ". For more information, please visit: https://www.officetourismemaroc.com/ville/tourisme-maroc-ville-Rabat.html
Electricity and Plugs
Moroccan plugs are two-pin and run on a current of 220V/55Hz. Adapters can be hard to find, so pack your own before travelling.
Money Matters
The Moroccan dirham is used in Morocco. At press time, 1 USD = 8.25 MAD; 1 Euro = 11.39 MAD
Tipping
Tipping is common in Morocco for all types of services. In a restaurant, plan to tip 10%. For luggage porters and similar services, it is acceptable to tip around 10 MAD. When taking a taxi, simply round your fare up to the nearest 5 MAD.
Websites
To learn more about Morocco, please visit:
www.123morocco.com
www.visitmorocco.com
www.tourisme.gov.ma
Travel Advice
Paperwork Needed to Enter Morocco
Every visitor to Morocco must have a valid passport (for at least six months from the time one enters Morocco) and a visa, if required. Please ensure that you have at least two (2) blank facing pages in your passport.
Travel regulations are known to change without notice to the public. We recommend before you travel, to check the current regulations with the Moroccan Embassy in your country. A list of Moroccan Embassies around the world can be found here.
On arrival, you are required to complete an arrival form, normally issued on the airplane – be sure to complete this before arriving at the desk of the passport official. The same form is to be completed on departure and handed in as you pass through passport control – they are available at the airport before passing through the embarkation gates, but pens are not. It is recommended that you have a pen on hand as this form must be completed before arriving at the desk of the passport official.
Visas
Many visitors to Morocco require a visa in order to enter the country. You cannot apply for a visa upon arrival. If you will require a visa to visit Morocco, be sure to allow plenty of time for the application process before your departure date.
Travel regulations are known to change without notice to the public. We recommend before you travel, to check the current regulations with the Moroccan Embassy in your country. A list of Moroccan Embassies around the world can be found here
Moroccan plugs are two-pin and run on a current of 220V/55Hz. Adapters can be hard to find, so pack your own before travelling.
Money Matters
The Moroccan dirham is used in Morocco. At press time, 1 USD = 8.25 MAD; 1 Euro = 11.39 MAD
Tipping
Tipping is common in Morocco for all types of services. In a restaurant, plan to tip 10%. For luggage porters and similar services, it is acceptable to tip around 10 MAD. When taking a taxi, simply round your fare up to the nearest 5 MAD.
Websites
To learn more about Morocco, please visit:
www.123morocco.com
www.visitmorocco.com
www.tourisme.gov.ma
Travel Advice
Paperwork Needed to Enter Morocco
Every visitor to Morocco must have a valid passport (for at least six months from the time one enters Morocco) and a visa, if required. Please ensure that you have at least two (2) blank facing pages in your passport.
Travel regulations are known to change without notice to the public. We recommend before you travel, to check the current regulations with the Moroccan Embassy in your country. A list of Moroccan Embassies around the world can be found here.
On arrival, you are required to complete an arrival form, normally issued on the airplane – be sure to complete this before arriving at the desk of the passport official. The same form is to be completed on departure and handed in as you pass through passport control – they are available at the airport before passing through the embarkation gates, but pens are not. It is recommended that you have a pen on hand as this form must be completed before arriving at the desk of the passport official.
Visas
Many visitors to Morocco require a visa in order to enter the country. You cannot apply for a visa upon arrival. If you will require a visa to visit Morocco, be sure to allow plenty of time for the application process before your departure date.
Travel regulations are known to change without notice to the public. We recommend before you travel, to check the current regulations with the Moroccan Embassy in your country. A list of Moroccan Embassies around the world can be found here
