The Country
Capital: Rabat
Population: 32 million
Currency: Moroccan Dirham
With a history spanning more than 12 centuries, and borders in the
north with the Atlantic Ocean and the south with the Western
Sahara, there really is something for everyone in Morocco. The
country has an incredibly rich culture and civilisation which has
survived through the centuries, and Moroccan cuisine in particular
is one of the most diverse and celebrated cuisines in the
world.
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Marrakech - Why Go?
Located near the foothills of the Atlas Mountains,
Marrakech is one of Morocco's largest and most historic cities. It
comprises both an old fortified city, the medina, and an adjacent
modern city. The walls of the old town run alongside part of the
Marrakech City circuit, offering spectacular panoramas of the
track. Marrakech also boasts the largest traditional market, or
souk, of all Moroccan cities, bustling with activity from acrobats
and orators through to dancers and musicians. The souk and medina
are located in close proximity to the street circuit, which runs
through the Agdal region of the city.
In 2009 the city hosted the country's first international motor
race since the 1958 Grand Prix, when the FIA WTCC raced on the
newly constructed Marrakech City circuit. This year WTCC will
return alongside the FIA Formula Two Championship, which makes its
first visit to a street circuit. A special F2 parade through the
streets of the city will take place on Thursday 29 April at 5pm
local time.
Useful Information
Marrakech has good transport links, primarily through the large
Menara International Airport located in the centre of the city. The
airport is served by several European flights, in addition to
flights from the Arab world. Marrakech also has good train links
with several other cities including Rabat and Casablanca, whilst
there is a toll-paying motorway connecting the city with
Casablanca.
Saturday 1 May - Race 1
UK - Eurosport 2 -
DELAYED: 19:15 - 19:45 (BST)
International - Eurosport 2 -
LIVE: 13:00-14:00 (CET)
Asia Pacific - Eurosport
- LIVE: 13:00-14:00 (CET)
Worldwide - www.formulatwo.com
- F2TV LIVE: 13:15 (CET); 12:15 (UK time)
Sunday 2 May - Race 2
UK - Eurosport -
LIVE: 12:00-13:00 (BST)
International - Eurosport
- LIVE: 13:00-14:00 (CET)
Asia Pacific - Eurosport -
13:00-14:00 (CET)
Worldwide - www.formulatwo.com
- F2TV LIVE: 13:15 (CET); 12:15 (UK time)
All times subject to change - check throughout the week for
final listings.