Morocco Outdoor Adventure - Helpful Information 

Helpful Links and Informations:

Travel by Air

Flying is the simplest way to get to Morocco. 

 

From France and the European Union check the website of these companies:

 

Royal Air Maroc                    www.royalairmaroc.com

Aigle Azur                              www.aigle-azur.fr

Air France                              www.airfrance.fr

Air M?iterran?                   www.air-mediterranee.fr

Atlas Blue                              www.atlas-Blue.com

Axis Airways                             www.axis-airways.com

British Airways                      www.britishairways.co.uk

Corsair                                   www.corsair.fr

Jet4you                                   www.jet4you.com

 

From the UK and North America, many airlines offer the opportunity to book your flight. You might have to change planes in Europe. Check out the websites from Royal Air Maroc, British Airways and Air France as they have direct flights to Morocco. Royal Air Maroc has non-stop flights from New York and Montreal to Morocco. British Airways flies directly from London to Morocco. Air France has direct flights from Paris to Morocco as well.  Schedules change, so contact the airlines directly. Check these websites for more details:

 

Royal Air Maroc                     www.royalairmaroc.com

British Airways                       www.ba.com

Air France                               www.airfrance.com

Easy Jet                                  www.easyjet.com

Delta Airlines                         www.delta.com

Northwest Airlines                www.nwa.com

Ryanair                                   www.ryanair.com

 

For some great flight search engines, check out these websites:

 

www.traveljungle.co.uk (UK)

www.cheapflights.com (USA)

www.cheapflights.co.uk (UK)

www.cheapflights.ca (Canada)

www.lastminute.com (US and UK)

www.opodo.co.uk (UK)

www.travelzoo.com (USA)

www.kayak.com (USA)

www.travelocity.com (USA)

www.expedia.com (USA)

Travel by Ferry

 

Using the ferry is another fun way to get to Morocco. Contact the ferry operator directly or use their website to purchase tickets online:

Buquebus                          www.buquebus.es

Aferry.co.uk                         www.aferry.co.uk

Comanav Ferry                  www.comanav.ma

Comarit                               www.comarit.es

EuroFerrys.com                 www.euroferrys.com

 

 

Entry Requirements for Morocco

 

You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months at the entry date to Morocco. No visas are required from most countries. Check out your local country requirements for more details or view this link:
http://www.morocco.com/essentials/visas-passports/
 

 

Required Travel Insurance

 

Our company requires that you have travel insurance to cover all your adventure activities, including emergency airlift insurance and medical insurance. Contact your insurance company to understand your coverage. Some policies do not include adventure travel or air transportation in case of unexpected emergencies. Please bring a copy of your policy as proof of coverage will be required to participate on the trip.

 

Health and Safety

 

Vaccinations are not required to enter Morocco, but it is recommended vaccinations for typhoid, hepatitis, tetanus and polio. For more advice please visit your doctor. Almost all Moroccans are friendly and honest. Violent crime is very rare, however, it is wise to be careful anywhere.

 

Climate

 

The climate in Morocco varies according to the area, the altitude and the seasons. Generally the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts enjoy a mild climate in winter and hot summers cooled down by the ocean and sea breezes. In the north west of Morocco the winters are usually wet and rainy, but in the south of High Atlas and interior cold and sunny most of the time. It gives snow in winter over than 2400m altitude. The Sahara is sunny and cold in winter, while summer is everywhere hot and dry in Morocco. Temperatures can reach up to 40 C? exception the High Atlas and the coasts.
 

Check the websites below for the average of temperatures in the country:

 

www.weather.yahoo.com

www.weather.com

www.snow-forecast.com

www.freemeteo.com

Getting Around by Train, Taxi and Bus

Trains are comfortable and efficient. The network of ONCF (National Office for Railways of Morocco) goes as far south as Marrakech and links with Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Fez, Meknes and Oujda. First and second-class carriages are air-conditioned. Tickets may be purchased at the station. Check this website www.oncf.ma for more details.

 

Taxis are usually Mercedes Benz cars and operate over a wide variety of routes.  They are much quicker than a bus and fares are very reasonable.  Taxi stations can be found in each urban center and the taxi will leave when it has reached the quota of six passenger fares.

 

Bus travel is cheaper than taking a taxi and many companies offer good service across the country.  Check the web sites of these two big companies for more details:

 

CTM (National Company):  www.ctm.ma/  

SUPRATOUR (run by ONCF): www.supratours.ma

 

Money and Currency

 

The Currency of Morocco is the Dirham (MAD). It cannot be converted outside the Kingdom's borders. The importation and exportation of Moroccan currency is forbidden. You can exchange your money at the airport, most hotels, banks and in every urban center. ATM machines are available only in large cities (Visa/Mastercard/Switchcard/Cirrus). Traveler’s checks are not highly recommended for travel within Morocco.
Check this website for exchange rate: www.xe.com/ucc.

 

Business and Bank Hours 

Winter Hours                           Monday to Friday 8:30am–11:30am and 14:30pm–17:00pm

Summer Hours                         Monday to Friday 8:30am–14:00pm

Hours during Ramadan             Monday to Friday 9:00am-15:00pm

 

Electricity and Phone

 

The Moroccan network uses 220 V. The socket outlets are of European type. International adaptors are very hard to find within the country, so bring your own.

 

Private e Teleboutiques are found within every village, town and city. You can make local and international calls from Morocco, though you will need a stack of coins. Card-operated public phones are scattered everywhere.

 

Useful Numbers in Morocco

 

Country code (002125 for fix net) and (002126 for cell phone)

Directory enquiries: 160

Police emergency: 19

Fire brigade, Ambulance: 15

Road accidents: 177

 

Water

 

You may buy bottles of water that usually cost less than 15 DH or use purifying tablets such as Hydroclonazone, to make the water safe for drinking.

 

Time

 

Morocco is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) year-round.

 

About Morocco

 

Reading                                                   www.friendsofmorocco.org

Berber music (Amazigh)                       www.agraw.com

Berber culture, history, politics             www.amazigh-voice.com

Moroccan newspaper                            www.onlinenewspapers.com/morocco.htm

Maps                                                         www.maps.google.com

General information                               www.morocco.com

Guidebook:Frommer’s Morocco          www.frommers.com/destinations/morocco

 

Important Facts

 

• Respect the local traditions, religious places, cemeteries, marabouts and mosques.
• Dress in proper way, particularly outside urban centers.
• Do not give money or things to the children that encourage them to beg.
• After shaking hands with someone, touch your right hand to your heart as a sign of respect.
• Use your right hand for shaking hands, eating out of a common dish and handling merchandise or money.

And most importantly, smile and be friendly. Your kindness will be appreciated and quickly shown back to you. 

 

For further informations please contact us.