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Trekking Morocco offers a large selection of hikes and walking holidays in Morocco. Lead by experienced Berber mountain guides, you can trek Morocco in safe hands
With trekking Morocco you can organise your trekand hiking tours. Explore the high Atlas and Moroccan Sahara by foot discover a rich culture and
stunning variety of landscapes with passionate Berber guides. Our walking holidays are amazingly varried and cover the most beuatiful parts of
Morocco, from North to south covering mountain ranges, Atlantic coast, desert oasees and Sahara dunes.
Passport and Visa Australian, American, Brazilian, British, Canadian, EU, Scandinavian, Irish citizens do
not need a visa to travel to Morocco, just a 6 months valid passport ( if your date of exit from Morocco is less
than six months before the expiry of your passport you may be refused entry into the country!). For other
nationalities, please check with the your nearest Moroccan Consulate. On arrival to Morocco, you will be asked
to submit a visitor's form with your adress in Morocco this will entitle you to stay in Morocco no more than 3
months
not need a visa to travel to Morocco, just a 6 months valid passport ( if your date of exit from Morocco is less
than six months before the expiry of your passport you may be refused entry into the country!). For other
nationalities, please check with the your nearest Moroccan Consulate. On arrival to Morocco, you will be asked
to submit a visitor's form with your adress in Morocco this will entitle you to stay in Morocco no more than 3
months
Health and Vaccinations There are no compulsory vaccinations required when travelling to Morocco .
Although, it is recommend to have inoculations against tetanus, hepititis A, polio, and typhoid. On all our
trips, each of our guides carries a first medical.
Although, it is recommend to have inoculations against tetanus, hepititis A, polio, and typhoid. On all our
trips, each of our guides carries a first medical.
Money The currency in Morocco is the Dirham. You can change money upon arrival to the airport, or your
hotel. In major cities there are plenty of foreign exchange facilities and cash points for MasterCard, Visa,
Maestro and Cirrus. Most city boutiques and restaurants accept payment by credit card.
hotel. In major cities there are plenty of foreign exchange facilities and cash points for MasterCard, Visa,
Maestro and Cirrus. Most city boutiques and restaurants accept payment by credit card.
Language The official language of Morocco is Arabic & Berber, French is widely spoken. English is spoken at
hotels, restaurants and shops. In the Rif, Atlas Mountains and desert, Berber is the dominant dialect.
hotels, restaurants and shops. In the Rif, Atlas Mountains and desert, Berber is the dominant dialect.
Telephone / Internet Calls from Morocco can be made from "Teleboutique" which are to be found in most
places. You can also purchase a moroccan mobile card during your trip. For internet, Cybercafes can be found
in most large towns. Prices are normally very cheap about 0.70EUR (7-8 dirhams) per hour.
places. You can also purchase a moroccan mobile card during your trip. For internet, Cybercafes can be found
in most large towns. Prices are normally very cheap about 0.70EUR (7-8 dirhams) per hour.
Photography & Filming Morocco has lots to offer in terms of landscapes, authentic life and superb lights.
But Moroccan are very sensible to have their pictures taken! Please do not film or take photos of people
without their permission! Generally when you visit l local family house, share a cup of mint tea... people are
more willing to have their portraits taken and even more delighted if you send them back!
But Moroccan are very sensible to have their pictures taken! Please do not film or take photos of people
without their permission! Generally when you visit l local family house, share a cup of mint tea... people are
more willing to have their portraits taken and even more delighted if you send them back!
Time Morocco is on GMT Greenwich Mean Time), +1 hour in summer time.
Electricity Electricity supply in Morocco is 220V 50Hz and you may need an adaptor for the European two
round pin system which is used in Morocco.
round pin system which is used in Morocco.
Where to land Most of our biking tours depart from Marrakesh, as it is well connected by air companies. But
you can also take a flight to Casablanca, Agadir or Ouarzazate if no flights available to Marrakesh ...
you can also take a flight to Casablanca, Agadir or Ouarzazate if no flights available to Marrakesh ...
Find a flight From all the EU countries of Europe: Royal Air Maroc, Easyjet, Rayanair, Air France, Alitalia...
From all over the world: Air France, Emirates....
Arrived at the airport, your guide or our correspondent will welcome you and will take you to your hotel. After
collecting your room key, he will make an information meeting to brief you about the journey and give you
some essential information about the city and the country in general. BOOK EARLY! And benefit from low cost
tickets of companies connecting Marrakesh!
From all over the world: Air France, Emirates....
Arrived at the airport, your guide or our correspondent will welcome you and will take you to your hotel. After
collecting your room key, he will make an information meeting to brief you about the journey and give you
some essential information about the city and the country in general. BOOK EARLY! And benefit from low cost
tickets of companies connecting Marrakesh!
Lodging and Food The quality of accommodations on our bike tours varies from basic mountain huts "Gite",
bivouacs under tents to beautiful hotels and lodges. In remote areas we mainly camp or stay in "Gites". Gite" in
Morocco means a local house where a Berber family afford us 1 or 2 rooms for sleeping and a hot shower.
While camping, all equipment including good igloo tents and mattress are provided "please bring your own
sleeping bag!".
On priavate tours, lodging plan can be upgraded according to your wishes.
We assure that the food on the trip is as good as varied. Based on fresh local products, our chefs prepare
delicious local meals like tagine & couscouss and of course the famous mint tea to sip without moderation!
Please let us know upon booking if you have special diet needs.
bivouacs under tents to beautiful hotels and lodges. In remote areas we mainly camp or stay in "Gites". Gite" in
Morocco means a local house where a Berber family afford us 1 or 2 rooms for sleeping and a hot shower.
While camping, all equipment including good igloo tents and mattress are provided "please bring your own
sleeping bag!".
On priavate tours, lodging plan can be upgraded according to your wishes.
We assure that the food on the trip is as good as varied. Based on fresh local products, our chefs prepare
delicious local meals like tagine & couscouss and of course the famous mint tea to sip without moderation!
Please let us know upon booking if you have special diet needs.
Shopping In the souq, Moroccan traditional markets, offer a large choice of hand crafts goods: Moroccan
slippers, Lanterns, carpets ... In most traditional shops, prices are not displayed, so It is normal to haggle. It
can be a pleasant moment sharing a cup of tea while discussing the price.
slippers, Lanterns, carpets ... In most traditional shops, prices are not displayed, so It is normal to haggle. It
can be a pleasant moment sharing a cup of tea while discussing the price.
Tipping Tipping in Morocco is a common use, usually count 10% of your bill. This rule is valid for hotels,
bars, cafes and restaurants. After your trip it is customary to leave a tip for your Moroccan guide, driver(s),
muleteers, camel men .... Receiving a tip is a sign of content, there are no set amounts as it depends on group
size. For an Idea : 400 Dirhams / 40 Eur per traveller for a group of 6 to 8 people, should cover your share of
all tips for a week's trip.
bars, cafes and restaurants. After your trip it is customary to leave a tip for your Moroccan guide, driver(s),
muleteers, camel men .... Receiving a tip is a sign of content, there are no set amounts as it depends on group
size. For an Idea : 400 Dirhams / 40 Eur per traveller for a group of 6 to 8 people, should cover your share of
all tips for a week's trip.
Alcohol Alcohol is mainly available in big cities supermarkets, big hotels, authorized auberges and
restaurants. You can find bars in big cities like Marrakech, Agadir , Tangier .... On outdoor tours, you can buy
your wine or beer before tour starts and drink it in bivouacs or small hotels. When you are in gites, it is better
not bring alcohol in.
restaurants. You can find bars in big cities like Marrakech, Agadir , Tangier .... On outdoor tours, you can buy
your wine or beer before tour starts and drink it in bivouacs or small hotels. When you are in gites, it is better
not bring alcohol in.
Food Morocco's cuisine is worldly famous, you can try typical dishes like Tajines (spiced lamb or beef
stew), Couscous, Briouats (flakey pastry parcels of spiced meat, fish or vegetables), Harira (Moroccan soup),
and delicious pastries. You have a large choice of restaurants in Marrakech from food stalls in the Djemaa
Lafna square to palace restaurants. There are also good quality French, Italian, Chinese and Indian
restaurants. For vegetarians, Moroccan food is based on a large variety of fresh local vegetables.
stew), Couscous, Briouats (flakey pastry parcels of spiced meat, fish or vegetables), Harira (Moroccan soup),
and delicious pastries. You have a large choice of restaurants in Marrakech from food stalls in the Djemaa
Lafna square to palace restaurants. There are also good quality French, Italian, Chinese and Indian
restaurants. For vegetarians, Moroccan food is based on a large variety of fresh local vegetables.
Hammam After an outdoor or for an invigorating experience, a traditional hammam (Moroccan bath) is
place we would highly recommend to go to.
place we would highly recommend to go to.
