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From 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM Wed Jan 13 22:48:17 1993
Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories
From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Morocco
Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die
Distribution: wstd
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1993 19:05:25 GMT
STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Morocco
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Morocco - Consular Information Sheet
January 8, 1993
Embassy and Consulate Locations: The U.S. Embassy in Rabat is
located at 2 Avenue de Marrakech in the capital city of Rabat,
telephone (212) (7) 76-22-65. The American Consulate General in
Casablanca is located at 8 Boulevard Moulay Youssef, telephone (212)
(2) 26-45-50.
Country Description: Morocco is a constitutional monarchy with a
developing economy. Tourist facilities and means of transportation
are widely available, but may be limited in quality.
Entry Requirements: A passport is required. A visa is not
required for a stay of up to 90 days. For further information
concerning entry requirements for Morocco, travelers can contact the
Embassy of Morocco at 1601 21st St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009,
telephone (202) 462-7979 to 82, or the Moroccan Consulate General in
New York, telephone (212) 758-2625.
Areas of Instability: The sparsely-settled Western Sahara
(formerly Spanish Sahara) was long the site of armed conflict
between the Polisario Front and Morocco on the issue of independence
versus Moroccan sovereignty. There have been no hostilities since a
U.N.-monitored cease-fire went into effect in September 1991. A
U.N.-sponsored referendum is planned to settle the status of the
area. Transit to the Western Sahara remains restricted; persons
planning to travel in the region can obtain information on clearance
requirements from the Moroccan Embassy. Mines along the dividing
line between Moroccan and Polisario-controlled areas pose some
danger to travelers.
Medical Facilities: Medical care in Morocco is available, although
not all facilities meet high quality standards and specialized care
or treatment may not be available. Doctors and hospitals often
expect immediate cash payment for health care services. U.S.
medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States.
Supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has
proved useful. Specific health questions can be addressed to the
Centers for Disease Control's international travelers hotline
telephone (404) 332-4559.
Crime Information: Morocco has a moderately high crime rate in
urban areas. Criminals have targeted tourists for assaults,
muggings, thefts, pickpocketings, and scams of all types. Traveling
alone in the Rif mountain area is risky. Prudent travelers hire
only official tour guides through hotels and travel agencies.
Harassment of tourists by unemployed Moroccans trying to be "guides"
is a common problem. The Department of State's pamphlet "A Safe
Trip Abroad" provides useful information on safeguarding valuables
and protecting personal security while traveling abroad. The
pamphlet is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Currency Regulations: Travelers checks and credit cards are
accepted at some establishments in Morocco, mainly in urban areas.
Drug Penalties: Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in
illegal drugs are severe, and convicted offenders can expect jail
sentences and fines.
Tips For Travelers: The Department of State publication "Tips for
Travelers to the Middle East and North Africa" contains useful
general information on travel in the area. It is available from the
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C. 20402.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the Consular Section
of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate General can obtain updated
information on travel and security within Morocco.
No. 93-020