The Tours seasons after seasons :
In the High-Atlas, the walking tours take place all year long. The favourite periode is from April until October.
In summer, it is better to envisage the aquatic treks or the tours in the high valleys.
from November until May, the Saghro mountain will be visited on foot in a mineral
atmosphere in the heart of strange and jagged landscapes. 
The camel treks in the Sahara take place from November until May (Zagora,Merzouga)
 

Manners & environment : 
The mountain and the desert are a protected area. Their environment is fragile and the social cultural & ancestral traditions of their populations should be respected. 
Some examples : the provocating dresses will be badly perceived, the tea should be
accepted as possible because it is a sign of hospitality...

Surface : 710 850 Km²         Population : 28,2 millions of inhabitants                         

Main City : RABAT   

Other main cities : Marrakech, Fes, Meknès, Casablanca, Ouarzazate

Regime : Monarchy                Sovereign : Mohammed VI    

Official language : Arabic – The Berber language (Tamahzirt Taglahit) is spoken 
 in the south and French is very often spoken.
A few arabic words ... 

Official Religion : Islam        

Vaccinations : no particular vaccine is required to date.  

Customs : slip to fill up in the aircraft and to give to the customs officers when you will arrive at the airport.

Currency : the Dirham (Dh)  1 € = 10 Dh 
There are banks in every city and cash dispenses where you can get directly dirhams.
The import or the export of the dirham is formally prohibited, it is advised to change
progressively.

Time difference : Summer : - 1h00  / None in winter.
Flying time : 3  or 4 hours from EUROPE. 

Phone : the mobil phones can be used because the network is well covered (ask your
"without border" (option before your departure). Possibility of calling from the public TELEBOUTIQUES : 
 . To call EUROPE from MOROCCO : Dial 00 33 + number of your correspondent without 0.
 . To call MOROCCO from EUROPE : Dial 00 212 + number of your correspondent without 0.

Some useful addresses :
Moroccan Tourism Office - 161 Rue St Honoré - 75001 PARIS, FRANCE - Phone 01 42 60 47 24
Embassy of Morocco - 5 Rue de la Tasse - 75116 PARIS, FRANCE - Phone  01 45 20 69 35
Consulate of Morocco : 12 Rue Saïda - 75015 PARIS, France - Phone 01 56 56 72 00

SEE YOU SOON on our TRACKS and COURSES of EXCEPTION...            

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