Travel tips and warnings

For Morocco
Travel tips
1.Photographing certain Locations:
Taking photographs of anything that could be perceived as
being of military or security interest may result in problems
with the authorities.
2.LGBTI travelers
Consensual same-sex sexual relations are criminalized in
Morocco. Penalties include fines and jail time.
3. Watch out for crime

All U.S. citizens are urged to remain alert to local security

developments and be vigilant regarding their personal
security and report any suspicious incidents or problems
immediately to Moroccan authorities and the U.S. Consulate
in Casablanca.
4. language

The moroccans speak a fascinating mixture of

Arabic,Berber,english,and french.
5. Mint tea

If you're offered a mint tea by a local, sit down to enjoy. Mint

tea is the hallmark of Moroccan hospitality, and it's impolite

to refuse it. A sit-down tea session takes about half an hour.

Travel Warnings
1.Terrorist attacks
The potential for terrorist violence against U.S. interests and citizens exists in
Morocco. Establishments that are identifiable with the United States are potential
targets for attacks. These may include facilities where U.S. citizens and other
foreigners congregate, including clubs, restaurants, places of worship, schools,
hotels, movie theaters, U.S. brand establishments, and other public areas. Such
targets may also include establishments where activities that may offend religious
sensitivities occur, such as casinos or places where alcoholic beverages are sold or
consumed. it is important for U.S. citizens to be keenly aware of their
surroundings and adhere to prudent security practices such as avoiding
predictable travel patterns and maintaining a low profile.
2.Western sahara
The Western Sahara is an area where the legal status of the territory and the issue of its
sovereignty remain unresolved. The area was long the site of armed conflict between Moroccan
government forces and the POLISARIO Front, which continues to seek independence for the
territory. However, a cease-fire has been fully in effect since 1991 in the UN-administered area.
There are thousands of unexploded mines in the Western Sahara and in areas of Mauritania
adjacent to the Western Saharan border. Exploding mines are occasionally reported, and they
have caused death and injury. There have been sporadic reports of violence in the cities of
Laayoune and Dakhla stemming from sporting events and from political demonstrations.
Morocco claims sovereignty over the Western Sahara and closely monitors and controls access to
the territory. There have been instances in which U.S. citizens suspected of being participants in
political protests or of supporting NGOs that are critical of Moroccan policies have been expelled
from, or not been allowed to enter, the Western Sahara.
 3. Water and Food
Pay attention to the consumption of water, which must be bottled or previously
boiled, as well as vegetables, especially in rural areas. You should avoid drinking
unpasteurized milk and eat beef that does not offer a minimum of hygienic
guarantees, according to sources of the Ministry of Health, in Morocco 25% of
restaurants are at risk of food poisoning. Between 1,000 and 1,600 cases of
intoxication are reported annually, with a hospitalization rate ranging from 30 to
45%. Food is considered the third cause of intoxication in Morocco, - after drugs
and narcotics. In 2014 there were 2,200 cases of food poisoning, mainly caused by
meat, fish and dairy products.
4.Rabies
Rabies is present in all parts of the world except in Australia and Antarctica. In
some parts of India, one in 500 hospital admissions is due to this disease, almost
always after a dog bites.

It is estimated that around 2% of Bangkok dogs have the disease and that this
causes about 300 deaths in this city every year.

Transmission:The virus is commonly transmitted by dogs, wolves, foxes,

jackals, skunks, cats, bats, mongooses and even farm animals, but can be found in
any warm-blooded animal.The virus is transmitted through the saliva of an
infected animal, usually by biting or licking open wounds. Contagion among
people is very rare. Approximately 50% of people bitten by an infected animal
develop the disease.
5.Car accidents

Traffic accidents are a significant hazard in Morocco. Driving practices

are very poor and have resulted in serious injuries to and fatalities of U.S.
citizens. This is particularly true at dusk during the Islamic holy month of
Ramadan, when adherence to traffic regulations is lax, and from July to
September when Moroccans resident abroad return from Europe by car in
large numbers.