FLYING TO MOROCCO FROM INDIA
Flight Information
Morocco is an easy 18 hour flight from Bengaluru with stops across Delhi & Bahrain
Here are options hat you could look into while flying out from Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport
Option 1 (Budget)
- Fly Indigo from Bangalore to Delhi. Take a morning flight so that you have sufficient time to connect flights form Terminal 1 to Terminal 3.
- Delhi International Terminal could be a nightmare considering the traffic and the wait time for Immigration as well as baggage check in security. Give yourself an easy three hours between Delhi terminals in order to get to the gate on time.
- Fly from Delhi to Bahrain via Gulf Air. I managed to get a round trip flight from Bengaluru to Morocco all inclusive under 38,000 INR
- One in Bahrain, your international gate timings would be close. Hence we suggest that you take ample time for checkin between gates.
- Bahrain to Casablanca is a on stop 9 hour flight.
Feedback on flights taken via Gulf Air:
- The Plane itself is a good plane but the management and upkeep of sanitation of these flights are poor.
Option 2: (A slightly expensive option)
- Fly Qatar from Bengaluru to Doha and connect to Casablanca via Doha
- Less stressful and lower number of connections
- Flight costs are around 48,000 to 50,000
- Big difference in pricing from Gulf Air to Qatar
Visa Information
Please note that for a regular visa application, this will take anything between 4-6 weeks to get your Visa processed. So, be ready for the long wait in getting an answer back from the Moroccan authorities.
Indian nationals may apply for a temporary visitor's visa for pleasure, multiple entry, for just the defined period of travel
Paper Processing for a trip to morocco is a nightmare. It is much more than what you would require to apply for a schengan visa so please be prepared!
You can use Thomas Cook from India to get this done for you
HOTEL DETAILS
Casablanca
Atlas Mountains
Atlas Mountains
Four Seasons: Bathed in natural light, the Hotel cascades down a hillside
toward the Atlantic. Perched on a beach just 10 minutes from the heart of Morocco’s largest and liveliest city, the sweeping views you’ll find from your private balcony easily fulfill the romantic reputation that precedes Casablanca. With architectural marvels both historic and modern, a cutting-edge art scene and world-class restaurants, allow us to show off the best of our alluring port city.
Please Note: You arrive at
Casablanca Airport at 06:25 on 25th. Check in time :02:00. Drop Bags and plan activities with your driver.
Atlas Mountains
Atlas Mountains
Atlas Mountains
Kasbah Angour is situated in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains between Tahanaout and Asni on the edge of the Toubkal National Park. Marrakech Menara Airport is situated 35 minutes' drive away. (Courtesy: booking.com)
Please Note: You will leave Casablanca by 06:00
Check in time: 14:00. Plan activities with your driver accordingly.
Marrakech
Marrakech
Marrakech
Riad Lyla, offering elegant guest rooms, the budget Riad Lyla lies within a 20-minute walk from Jardin Majorelle. Le Palais de Congres are within a 25-minute walk of the property. The venue is set 10 minutes' walk from Marrakesh center.
Guests can enjoy Moroccan meals
served in Lost in Marrakech and Le TOBSIL 100 meters away from the hotel.(Courtesy: http://riad-lyla.hotels-marrakesh.com/en/ ).
Please Note: You will be staying at
Marrakech for 3 nights and checkout on 29th by 06:00.
Plan activities with your driver accordingly.
Rabat
Marrakech
Marrakech
Riad Kalaa is the real traditional riad, this old house of notable dated 1815 was discovered by chance in 2004 by the owners and got a second life. Jewel of Arab-Andalusian architecture, it has been totally refurbished and decorated in accordance with Moroccan craftsmanship.
Please Note: You will be staying at Marrakech for 2
nights and checkout on 1st by 0:00. Plan activities with your driver accordingly.
Moving Around
Casablanca is the place to get to know the culture, history and people of Morocco.
It’s also a great, centrally-located base for adventuring down the coast. Places of interest include: Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca Cathedral, Central Market, Mohammedia (A quick hop on a train), Azemmour and El Jadida.
Ever wanted to check off multiple outdoor adventures all in one region of one
country? Well, lush valleys, cool canyons and the highest peak in North Africa make
Morocco’s expansive Atlas Mountains the ultimate playground.
(Courtesy: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/atlas-mountains-guide/ ).
Located in the Atlas Mountains and 35 km from the Marrakech, this hotel offers
mountain views, a swimming pool and large landscaped gardens. The property can arrange activities such as hiking, mountain biking, golfing and 4x4 and mule treks.
The “Red City” of Marrakesh is a magical place, brimming with markets, gardens,
palaces, and mosques. Exploring the intimate courtyards and snaking alleyways of the historic Medina can easily eat up a day. Find inner peace at the serene Jardin Majorelle or take in the beauty of one of the city’s historic mosques (Courtesy: Trip Advisor).
Rabat await travellers in this magical Moroccan city. The modern capital city of
Morocco, Rabat is home to many contemporary attractions as well as a large number of historic sites and impressive scenery. It is home to the country’s most important museum, as well as a long list of other popular tourist attractions. It is also one of the
prettiest cities and it has been named a top destination by several organizations
including being the world heritage site and an architectural marvel of the world
Courtesy: Egypt Tours).
Couple of tips to take care of while moving around
Safety
Always leave your belongings in a hotel where you're staying prior to walking around. Carry only what is required for shopping for the day
Shopping
Most Shopping can be done in Marrakech markets. You will find many types handicrafts and small trinket items to shop. Be careful of some of the vendors. They might try and sell you items at an exorbitant rate. Always negotiate for a discounted price. Believe me, you can go as low as 50% for an item and be able to purchase them as well.
Driving and Moving Around
We recommend that when you travel around, you rent a scooter from a local store where you could move around from point to point just to have different landscaped views of the island.
BEST TIME TO TRAVEL
AUG THROUGH OCT
Trust me on this. The fares are cheaper while flying out from Delhi during the month of AUG through Octo. Starting November, the rates tend to peak upwards.
As per the weather, it held and it was not peak season either, so it was a win win for all of us.
EAT AND SHOP
WHAT TO EAT
The most popular dish would be the Tagine made either form Beef or Chicken. This dish is more of a vegetable mix infused with meat and boiled in their local cuisine sauces or broth.
