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Marrakech: truly another
world... where legend becomes reality |
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Location:
La Mamounia is situated between the old Marrakech Medina and
the new city of Marrakech, at the foot of the Atlas Mountains,
on magnificent grounds surrounded by 12th-century ramparts. |
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 Accessibility:
FROM NORTH AMERICA
Royal Air Maroc flies nonstop from New York or Montreal to
Casablanca virtually daily, with convenient connecting service
(25 minutes) to Marrakech. It is possible to leave New York
or Montreal at 8PM, and be breakfasting on our terrace at
10AM the following morning.
FROM LONDON
Royal Air Maroc and British Airways operates direct flights
from London to Casablanca and Marrakech.
FROM OTHER EUROPEAN CITIES
Royal Air Maroc and many European airlines connect from their
home cities to Casablanca or Marrakech.
10 minutes from Marrakech's Menara
Airport and 2 and a half miles from the train station.
A 150-minute drive from Casablanca's Mohamed V Airport.
A 180-minute drive from the Atlantic resort city of Agadir.
A 120-minute drive from Essaouira-Mogador. |
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Health:
There are no obligatory vaccinations. North American- and European-trained
doctors are available on call at La Mamounia. It is safe to
drink the water at La Mamounia, but elsewhere in Marrakech and
Morocco, we suggest you drink bottled water. |
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Formalities:
Just a passport is required for U.S., Canadian and British passport
holders to enter Morocco. Nationals of other countries should
check entry requirements with the nearest Moroccan National
Tourist Office or Consulate of the Kingdom of Morocco. |
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Morocco Travel Information:
USA:
Moroccan National Tourist Office, 20 East 46 Street, New York
NY 10017; Tel: 212-557-2520.
CANADA:
Moroccan National Tourist Office, 1800 McGill College Avenue,
Suite 2450, Montreal, Quebec H3A 3J6 Canada; Tel: 514 842 8111
UK:
Moroccan National Tourist Office. 205 Regent Street, London
W1R 8BE; Tel: 207-437-0073 |
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Currency:
The Moroccan Currency is the dirham.
ATM machines are to be found throughout Marrakech. Foreign
Currency may be converted into Dirhams at La Mamounia 24 hours
a day, seven days a week. All major credit cards are accepted
at La Mamounia (American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Diners
Club and Eurocard). |
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Time:
Moroccan time is generally 4 hours ahead of U.S. East Coast
time, and one hour behind U.K. time. |
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Telephone:
The country code for Morocco is 212. To dial Morocco from the
U.K., touch 00-212 + the city code (without the 0) and the number.
To dial Morocco from the U.S. or Canada, touch 011-212 + the
city code (without the 0) and the number. Cell phones are used
everywhere in Morocco. |
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Electricity
Morocco uses the same voltage as Europe, 220V. Guest rooms at
La Mamounia have sockets for U.S. shavers. Transformers and
converter plugs are available from Housekeeping. |
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