Climate

Located in the Middle Atlas region, inland, the climate of Fez is halfway between a Mediterranean climate and a semi-continental climate. This results in a high temperature range. The city of Fez and knows winters rather cold and wet while summers are often hot and dry. In spring against by, to live in Fez. The sun is widely present and the temperatures are pleasant. Fez is also characterized by an Indian summer that manifests early in the fall season. Although the trip is possible all year, spring and fall are the best seasons to visit the city of Fez. At that time, the highest average temperatures vary between 20 ° and 26 ° C and the minimum of 9 ° to 13 ° C.

Language

Morocco has two official languages, Arabic and Berber (Amazigh). The classical Arabic is the language of administration. The spoken language is Moroccan Arabic dialect, significantly different from the literary Arabic. The first foreign language is French, controlled wholly or partly by the majority of the population of Moroccan cities. The French language is also very present in the Moroccan administration. Road signs and orientation are displayed in Arabic and French. The Spanish is also spoken in Morocco, mainly in the north. As for the English, the language begins to be practiced in the Kingdom.

Currency

The official currency in Morocco is the Dirham (DH), divided into 100 cents. There are notes 20, 50, 100 and 200 dh and parts of 0,5, 1, 2, 5 and 10 dh. This currency is not freely convertible and is supposed to leave Morocco without a pocket dirham. Money exchange is done in banks and authorized institutions. 1 euro is roughly (at the rate of exchange in effect) to 11 dh. For more information, see www.bkam.ma

Procedures

Have a valid passport is required. The need for a visa depends on your nationality. Embassies and consulates can guide you before and during your trip. To avoid inconvenience when you arrive in Morocco, make sure you have in your possession a valid passport (minimum 6 months). No visa is required for nationals of the European Union and those of Switzerland and Canada. For all nationalities, the maximum duration of the tourist trip is 90 days. Notes to foreign nationals Since June 18, 2015, the conditions for entry on Moroccan territory have changed for foreign nationals who previously required that their identity card. It is now essential to be in possession of a valid passport to enter the country, even as part of a tour package. However, certain nationalities require the grant of a tourist visa. It is best to check with the consulate and / or embassy of Morocco in his country before departure. Preparing your departure, note the details of your embassy and consulate installed area. Here you can renew your papers in case of loss and are getting all kinds of advice (health, safety, etc.). Generally, each diplomatic office has a number of emergencies to be used only when necessary. A social service is mostly able to help you, even in an emergency.