GETTING THERE & AWAY
Transport reform has encouraged the explosion of visitor numbers to Morocco. The
government’s ‘open skies’ policy has allowed the European budget airlines into the country.
However, the wonderful overland options shouldn’t be ignored. Numerous ferry services from
Europe are a more romantic and lower carbon option than flying, crossing to Africa and
connecting Morocco to the European rail network.
Flights, tours and rail tickets can be booked online at www.lonelyplanet.com/bookings.CLIMATE CHANGE & TRAVEL
Every form of transport that relies on carbon-based fuel generates CO2, the main cause of human-induced climate change.
Modern travel is dependent on aeroplanes, which might use less fuel per kilometre per person than most cars but travel much
greater distances. The altitude at which aircraft emit gases (including CO2) and particles also contributes to their climate
change impact. Many websites offer ‘carbon calculators’ that allow people to estimate the carbon emissions generated by their
journey and, for those who wish to do so, to offset the impact of the greenhouse gases emitted with contributions to portfolios
of climate-friendly initiatives throughout the world. Lonely Planet offsets the carbon footprint of all staff and author travel.Entering Morocco
Entering Morocco through the airports, formalities are fairly quick and straightforward.
You will have to fill in an entry form where you state the purpose of your visit and your
profession.
See Click here for information about visas.Air
Airports & Airlines
Direct flights are available from cities across Europe, the Middle East, West Africa and North
America – they go mostly to Casablanca and Marrakesh.
Royal Air Maroc (RAM; www.royalairmaroc.com) is Morocco’s national carrier. It has a
good safety record, with one major crash in the last 40 years.
For information about Moroccan airports and their facilities, visit the website of Office
National des Aéroports (www.onda.ma) .
Mohammed V International Airport (Casablanca; Click here ) is Morocco’s main
international entry point. Other international airports:
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