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TRAVEL GUIDE
Morocco by Rana Ramez
VISA It takes up to 15 business days for a one month single entry visa to be issued. • An online application is filled-in with your travel details, copy of the passport and other required documents. • A return ticket is required to get accepted for the visa.
TRANSPORTATION In general, public transportation in Morocco is pretty good. The rail network links the main towns of the north, Marrakech and the coast with plenty of collective taxis and buses. • Trains are the best option for traveling between major cities. They cover a limited network of routes though. • Buses are cheaper than shared taxis. Even
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though they are slower, they are safer and more comfortable. Note that buses run by the national company are more reliable and faster than private services. • With a wide variety of routes and the speed factor, shared taxis are one of the features of the country’s transportation system. The fares are more expensive than buses.
