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Flights From Casablanca

Casablanca is the largest city in Morocco, with a population of over 2.9 million residents. Serving this large population is the Mohammed V International Airport, located about 18.6 miles from the city and handling over 7.25 million passengers yearly. Flights from Casablanca to international destinations are readily available, with international airline services offered by Germanwings, British Airways, Air France and EgyptAir, among others. Reservations on international flights can be made online using Orbitz.com.

Parking at the Mohammed V International Airport

Short- and long-term parking are both available at the two car parks located across from the arrivals and departures terminals. Short-term rates are about $.50 per hour, with long-term rates of $2.50 a day.

Transportation to the Airport

The airport is connected to the A7 Casa-Berchid motorway, making it easy to reach from the Casablanca city center by private auto or taxi. First-class train service hourly from Casa-Port railway station in the city is $5.70, and second-class service is $4. The train station is located beneath the arrivals area in Terminal 1. The train trip takes about 32 minutes. Taxi service costs approximately $25 to $35 for the 30-minute trip from the town center to the airport, while bus service from Casa-Port in the city center is also available, taking up to two hours during rush hour traffic for a cost of $4.

Airport Restaurant Options

Several restaurants are available at the Mohammed V Airport for those wishing to have a meal before catching their flights from Casablanca arranged by Orbitz.com. The restaurants in the airport serve both Western-style and Moroccan food. For a great taste of the city before departing, you should find your way to Rick's Café for a Western breakfast, or head to the Café Maure for a more traditional Moroccan meal.

Tunis-Carthage Airport

Booking flights to Tunis is easy with Orbitz.com. Just enter your destination, and Orbitz will recommend flights that fit your needs. Tunis-Carthage Airport, also referred to as Tunis Airport or Carthage International Airport, is the main airport in Tunis and is considered to be the premier airport in the country. It is roughly four miles northeast of the city center. Among the airlines serving Tunis Airport are TunisAir, SevenAir, Nouvelair Tunisia and Tunisavia. Lufthansa and Air France are its major international carriers.

Transportation from the Airport

The SNT bus line provides an easy ride from the airport to the city center. Another bus line, the TUT, offers a more luxurious ride to and from the airport for a slightly higher fare. Car rental services can be booked right at the arrival hall. Arriving passengers can choose from Avis, Budget, Hertz and Sixt. Metered taxis are also available just outside the terminal. Make sure that the meter fare is turned on, otherwise you might pay extra.

Weather in Tunis

The climate of Tunis is typical of the Mediterranean: It's warm and dry during the summer and cold and wet during winter or rainy season. Summer temperatures, especially from April to August, can reach 40 degrees Celsius, but the cool breeze coming from the sea can ease the heat. November through March is the best time to visit the city, as the heat dissipates during these months. A holiday weather planner can be useful before you check into the city.

Major Attractions of Tunis

Most travelers in Tunis visit the medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The medina of Tunis comprises of about 700 ancient monuments, mosques, mausoleums, fountains and madrasas that date back to as early as 723 AD. Other major attractions in the city are the Bardo Museum, the ruins of Carthage and the many cathedrals and mosques. Check budget flights to Tunis with Orbitz.com, and discover the ancient history of this fascinating city.