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BEST PLACES TO RETIRE: MOROCCO (page 2)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS. As I write, changes are being made in Morocco in regard to visa requirements for foreigners. However, as I've said above the government is keen to attract the tourist and it is unlikely that anything will be done to make it more difficult to enter and reside in Morocco. At this writing no visa is necessary for an American. There is no time limit on the period you can stay. At the time I lived in Morocco it was necessary to get permission from the police authorities to reside permanently or semi-per-manently in Morocco in general, though not in Tangier. I had my home in Tangier for about seven months and ran into no red tape whatsoever. It is possible that the new changes will alter this situation, I rather doubt it though.§ TRANSPORTATION. The usual way to reach Morocco is through Europe although it is possible to take a freighter to Casablanca, Rabat or Tangier. The easiest way to come directly from the United States to Morocco would be to take a ship which stopped at Gibraltar and then take the ferry across to Tangier or Ceuta.
Ships which call at Gibraltar from New York include those of the American Export Lines, Home Lines, Italia Line, Lauro Lines. Rates from New York start at $175 tourist class, $250 Cabin class, and $310 First class.
You can also take a ship from England on various lines at a cost of about $28 one way, tourist.
From Gibraltar the ferry to Tangier costs one pound ($2.80). Transporting your car across will run anywhere from $12 to $25 according to weight.
Once in Tangier wou'll find that Moroccan roads are as good as European ones on an average. Gasoline is cheaper than in Europe. Garages are adequate.
You can also reach Morocco by air from Gibraltar. Fare is $5.32 to Tangier. Gibraltar connects with London for about $80 by B.E.A.
Air Morocco will fly you directly from Bordeaux, Lyon, or Geneva to Casablanca. And Air France from Paris to Casablanca or Rabat. Air World Limited flies directly from London to Tangier; Iberia from Madrid to Tangier; and TAP (Portugese) from Lisbon to Tangier or Casablanca.
By railroad you can take the Spanish trains right down to Algeciras and then ferry across the narrow straits. Railroads aren't particularly recommended in Morocco. They are unpunctual and for from comfortable. They run four classes instead of the two classes you find in Europe and fourth class is something to witness. The Berbers, Rifs and Arabs pack in with their luggage, children and even animals. Nothing below second class is recommended for Americans unless it's adventure you're looking for.
Bus service is quite good and boasts second and first class seats. Take first class if you want to be sure of getting a seat.
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