How to behave? What to pack? Here is some practical information for your trip to Morocco with TERRES NOMADES.
Depending on the trip chosen, the type of footwear may differ. In the desert, Pataugas-type shoes are well suited; don't forget sandals for certain tours where you need to cross wadis, such as the Valley of the Roses or Mgoun. And in the evening, sandals or flip-flops for your comfort.
Your clothing must take into account the country you are visiting! (Avoid shorts and tight clothing)
A travel bag or suitcase and a small day backpack for daytime belongings.
For clothing:
Remember to bring your own medication.
PLEASE NOTE: Traveller's diarrhoea can be triggered by a simple change of climate or habits (you can also catch it in European countries). Food in Morocco is of good quality. The usual precautions: no unpeeled fruit or vegetables, and drinking mineral water will be enough to avoid it. A bottle of Coke quickly settles minor upsets, and green tea is an excellent intestinal antiseptic.
It is customary at the end of your trek or tour to leave a tip for the team who accompanied you. Depending on your satisfaction, it is reasonable to budget a tip of €30 per trekker.
This amount should be collected in several envelopes (guide/cook/mule drivers or camel drivers). When dividing, plan a larger tip for the guide, then the cook, then the camel drivers or mule drivers. You will hand these envelopes to the guide who will distribute them to the team.
For individual stays, plan a slightly larger tip than the group tip.
Tipping is also customary in hotels, guesthouses, or restaurants. Example: The attendant watching your car: 2 DH or 5 DH in very touristy areas. A tip in a small Moroccan restaurant: 2-5 DH.
It is common to be approached for medical care. Apart from painkillers, eye drops, or local antiseptics, it is wise to refrain from distributing medication. At the end of your trip, you can leave your unused medication with your guide, who will pass it on to our association. We will give it to the dispensary.
Photo film: prefer 100 ASA or 200 ASA, as the light is excellent in Morocco. Photographing people requires a bit of common sense. Take the time to chat a little with people, ask for their permission, and if they refuse, be prepared to accept it.
To pay or not for photos? Paying the water sellers of Jemaa El Fna square in Marrakech, who sell nothing but their image, yes; otherwise, be prepared to forgo a photo if you are asked for money.
If you use rechargeable batteries and digital accessories, bring a multi-socket extension. Prefer mercury-free batteries and keep your used batteries, which will easily find a place in your return luggage. Think about the environment; they are not harmless toys in the hands of children who pick them up.
The population is beginning to become aware of environmental issues, but not everyone, far from it. Used batteries are dangerous for the environment if thrown away or burned; they are not harmless toys in the hands of children who pick them up. They will easily find a place in your return luggage. Prefer mercury-free batteries or rechargeable batteries. Also remember to bring a small rubbish bag during your tour, which you can dispose of in town in an appropriate bin.
