After the trip to Egypt and Turkey ceased to be accessible to Russians, travel lovers thought about new areas for recreation. As a result, even stars were noticed on Morocco beaches: Andrei Malakhov TV presenters, Leonid Yakubovich, as well as the graduate of the Star Factory Irison Cudikova. Well, after the Morocco king, the correspondent decided to go to the largest resort town of Agadir, in order to find out how much the Kingdom of Morocco is close to the Russian tourist. And, of course, give some important advice to the wonderful readers of our portal.
Attitude towards tourists
In the old times, Morocco had a long and beautiful name "Al-Magrib Al Axa", which at the local dialect meant "Far country of the solar sunset". It was in this distant country that there was a mixture of different cultures and religions. Thus, the Arab culture was influenced by the traditions of Spain, located nearby, and France, whose colony was this country many years ago. As a result, the French often rest in Morocco with whole families, Spaniards, Germans, and, of course, Russians. And Moroccans, accustomed to the arrival of numerous foreigners, are very friendly to tourists, including our, although they are still a little more. Here you smile and greet almost everything, so Morocco is really one of the most friendly countries. And, according to the Russian ambassador, also the safest. True, here, of course, Muslim traditions are observed.
Morocco is famous for its hospitality
Lilia Charlovskaya
Tip:
If you went beyond the hotel in the city, it is recommended to cover your long legs and open shoulders. Short shorts are still caused by local male representatives appropriate reaction. Still, do not forget that in Morocco - their traditions. On the streets are also not welcome, say, unnecessary manifestations of tactivity, hugs, candid kisses and smiles, which can be regarded as an invitation to acquaintance. Women walking alone undesirable. In communicating with locals, it is recommended to politely ask about health and family, it will be a sign of your friendliness.
Weather
For those who love warmth and heat, Morocco is quite a suitable option. In Morocco, more than 300 sunny days a year. The climate varies from the soft subtropical on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean to the sharp-continental on the slopes of the Atlas Mountains. There you can catch not only a very hot summer, but also a snowy winter! The air temperature in the coastal zones in the summer reaches 30-35 ºC, and in winter - 10-12 ºC. And in the winter months in Morocco, you can enjoy all four times of the year, without leaving the country! For example, at the same time you can see the blooming plains of the plains of Schauy, then go to the beaches of the largest resort of Agadir, and and get to the ski snow slopes.
Missing legs in the ocean can be in any weather
Ulyana Kalashnikova
As for the water in the ocean, then, as it should be, it warms it for quite a long time. So, in the hottest month, the temperature of the water in the largest resort of Agadir barely overtakes the mark of 20 degrees. Casablanca and Marackesh - already reaches 22. But the temperatures of 28 degrees lovers of hot springs here, of course, will not find. Although against the background of the summer heat in the ocean, it is very good to cool.
Tip:
If you decide to go to Morocco not in the hottest season, be prepared for taking sunny baths comfortably, only being in the sun, because in the shade it becomes cool. And at the same time, the owners of particularly light skin should not forget about the tanning tools. Even if it seems to you that in such weather, grandmother at the cottage never happened to you, in the evening of Morocco you will understand what was very mistaken: you can seriously burn. So rumors about the fact that in the winter in Morocco you can get sunburns, not at all rumors.
Oranges in Morocco - Some of the sweetest
Lilia Charlovskaya
Hotels
Our Russian tourist, as you know, do not eat bread, give a rest over the "All Inclusive" system. That is why it was so chosen the resorts in Egypt and Turkey Russians. To be honest: For Morocco, this system is new. Hotels that would offer a similar system in the same Agadir, not so much. But they are. As Russian Ambassador to Morocco Valery Vorobiev told Morocco, now active work began in Morocco on the introduction of the system of the system to the Moroccan tourist business. The same applies to the animation for children. Now it is practically no, but gradually eliminating this problem. So, before you go with your offspring, ask tour operators how your children will spend time. However, if water and solar treatments, as well as excursions, you are enough - boldly go.
Tip:
In many hotels of Agadir class 5 *, except for good rooms, beautiful territory and good service, there are special pools for children. Heated. So your children will not catch up, even if the ocean is still cold.
Lilia Charlovskaya
Beach
In Morocco, almost all beaches municipal. That is, the hotel cannot completely extinguish the approach to the ocean. But it is allowed to make your territory on the limit of × 30 meters from the water. This closed zone may even be protected, so the entrance will be there only for hotel guests. But on free territory you can find anyone: from holidaymakers from neighboring hotels to the residents of the kingdom. It is not necessary to be afraid if local weaker representatives nearby will swim in a bathing suit with long sleeves, pants and closed head. These are local traditions. But for tourists in the resort area, ordinary swimsuits are completely normal. Although I had to experience some discomfort from Moroccan views, I did not experience any other inconveniences on the beach.
In the ocean, you can not only sunbathe, but also surf. Agadir has many hotels specializing in this. In the ocean, waves are not uncommon.
In the markets of Morocco, you can buy authentic home utensils
Lilia Charlovskaya
Tip:
The fact that the beaches are municipal, local merchants are actively used. They walk along the beach, offering to buy, say, quartz and other cute stones. Sellers of lovers of bright stones phrase "One Dollar" are named. However, when, choosing a stone, you will give, say, ten dollars and you will demand, the merchant will immediately report that it costs eight or all ten. Return money in this case can become quite problematic. In general, Tip: Take with you one dollar. The seller will not be able to deceive you.
Food
Girls who are in order to lose weight are sitting on a chicken breast, we hurry to disappoint: your diet is likely to be pretty violated. Please accept the fact that during the rest you will make a couple of kilograms, because the food in Morocco is very tasty! This is just a gastronomic paradise. Local cuisine is a mixture of Arab, Mediterranean, Berber and even Jewish cuisines. Here you and meat, vegetables, and spices. Traditional Moroccan dish - cous. This is a huge dish with wheat cereal and topped with pieces of meat with spices and sauce. Order this dish is on a big company. And that is not the fact that everyone will eat. There is also a popular dish cooked in Tazhin - a special pot, stewed or thylene meat with lemon, potatoes and seasonal herbs and spices. And, of course, desserts. Stunning oriental sweets and delicious fruits: striped melons, sweet oranges and other delicacies - business card of this country.
Tip:
There is in Morocco taken by three fingers right hand. Bread in this country - a sign of prosperity. Therefore, he needs to try with dignity. National drink - mint tea - it is not customary, trying to pour it on it. We must wait when he cools himself. It is also not recommended to drink water, multiplied on the streets of waterproofs. Buy water in bottles.
In local restaurants and cafes, it is customary to give tea, not leaving extra money on the table or in the account, only in the hands of the one who served you.
Lilia Charlovskaya
sights
Arriving into this country, it is worth the time for at least a couple of excursions. To come to Morocco and not to see the most interesting corners of this country, the features of culture and history are practically a crime! In the largest resort, Agadir, the tourist is recommended to go to the Agadirsky Sork - the largest Moroccan market in the region. Such markets are available in almost all major cities of the country.
Of course, it is worth going to the Sous Massa National Park (Sous Massa), located a few dozen kilometers from the city. More than 200 species of birds live here. By the way, national parks are in other major tourist cities of the kingdom.
From Agadir you can buy a bus tour to other interesting cities in Marlock and Essuaire. Before other major cities, such as Casablanca or Fez, can be aircraft.
Goats on trees - this is not a myth
Lilia Charlovskaya
Amuses visitors and another "attraction." Tourists who promise to show goats hanging on the trees do not believe in it until they see their own eyes. Indeed, in Morocco, the goats graze right on argan trees. How they keep it there, still remains a mystery.
Advice:
In all trading zones and crowded places, keep money in the domestic pocket to avoid special interest of pockets. In the markets also recommend bargaining.
Do not take pictures of locals. We witnessed how the local saleswoman at the market arranged a grand scandal demanding to erase the frame. Also can not be photographed police, military and king.
If you arrived at the habitat of goats, and they are not on the trees, give the shepherd dollar or two, and goats will instantly climb the tree, like clobes, as long as you do not so much photos as you want.
Nature Morocco admires
Lilia Charlovskaya
What will bring
Any tourist who came to Morocco knows that this country produces better argan oil and cosmetics based on it. Girls should buy shampoos, leather goods, oil for intake. Also in the move glycerol soap, special black soap, Gassul (therapeutic clay, from which the body mask is made) and other cosmetics. And, of course, leather products. Men willingly acquire Moroccan grandmas - sneakers without a backdrop of all sorts of colors and shapes. Women are leather shoes, bags, jackets and. t p.
Very spectacular product for home in Moroccan style. This ceramics, bright bedspreads with ornament, Moroccan lamps made of red and orange leather on a metal frame, authentic lamps of non-ferrous glass and other products similar to those that were once in the royal apartments. Prices are quite acceptable.
Tip:
Buy argan oil in official stores selling this scarce goods, not sues. For example, a small bottle shampoo with an organic oil of 40 mg will cost 10 euros. But, on the other hand, on all products from the official store in Morocco there is a certificate, so you can be confident in quality. But buy oil and its derivatives with hands are not recommended.
Many leather products do not differ in good quality. Cheap shoes and bags are usually designed for one season. But but it is not very expensive - within a thousand-card rubles. Delivered from the country a local currency is prohibited.
Argan oil in Morocco make aged
Lilia Charlovskaya
And in conclusion…
Prices for holidays in Morocco are still exceeding the searches familiar to budget Russians, but this deficiency in the near future promised to eliminate. On average, the cost of a weekly trip to a person promise closer to the amount of a thousand euros for the entire package, which, in general, is quite acceptable. And for those who are first going to go to Morocco, we advise you to contact travel agencies, because, arrival here for the first time, you may encounter unforeseen circumstances. But properly organized rest can leave you indelible impressions.