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(Including Western Sahara)
Reviewed: 19 March 2008, 9:33 NZDT
Still current at:
23 November 2009
There is extreme risk to your security in Western Sahara (a non-self governing territory under Moroccan control) and we advise against all travel due to the threat posed by landmines.
There is some risk to your security in Morocco due to the threat from terrorism and we advise caution.
In August 2007, a man attempted to detonate an explosive device near a tourist bus in the city of Meknes, only the bomber was injured. In April 2007, two suicide bombers killed themselves and injured a passer-by when they set off devices at locations close to the US Consulate and the American Language Centre in Casablanca. In March 2007, a suicide bomber killed himself and injured four others at an internet café in Casablanca. Further terrorist attacks could well occur, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.
New Zealanders in Morocco are advised to exercise a high degree of personal security awareness at all times. Possible targets for terrorist attacks include (but are not limited to) embassies, hotels, restaurants, shopping areas, tourist sites, schools and government offices.
The land border between Morocco and Algeria is currently closed and no attempt should be made to cross at any point.
New Zealanders travelling or resident in Morocco should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies in place that include provision for medical evacuation by air.
New Zealanders travelling or resident in Morocco are strongly encouraged to record/update their details online.
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Contact details are
Street Address Pinar 7 3rd floor, 28006 Madrid, Spain
Telephone +34 915 230 226 Facsimile +34 915 230 171
Email embnuevazelanda@telefonica.net
Website New Zealand Embassy Madrid [external link]
Office Hours Sept to June Mon-Fri 0900-1400, 1500-17.30hrs July to Aug Mon-Fri 0830-1300, 1330-1630hrs
