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Frequently Asked Questions2023-10-14T16:48:01+00:00
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Frequently Asked Questions

We intended to answer most asked questions that we are frequently receiving from our clients related to Morocco travels. At the bottom of this page, you will find all these questions and answers with details. Please read them, and if you did not find your question within the list, feel free to contact us. Our Tours specialist will remain at your disposal to answer your questions. And reach you with the necessary information that you will need for your selected Morocco travel package.

Is the driver a tour guide?2023-10-16T15:30:00+00:00

You driver will be your right-hand throughout your travel in Morocco, he will be able to answer your questions, explain to you the Moroccan culture, show you interesting places, advise you the best place where to eat and where you can find good deals for your shopping. However, we will provide you with licensed tour guides who will accompany you and give you historical information in the major cities. If you want to have a full-time tour guide with you for the entire tour, we can offer you one, but it will charge you an additional cost.

Group tours will be provided with a tourist entertainer who will be animating the entire tour.

Will our driver speak English?2023-10-16T16:22:23+00:00

Most of our clients are from English speaking courtiers; therefore we work with good English speaking drivers who will escort you on your Morocco tour. Please contact us with your suggestion if you need another language; we can offer you a professional driver who speaks your language.

What type of vehicles do you use?2023-10-16T15:39:15+00:00

Utmost of our tours, we make sure to offer our clients new vehicles equipped with air-conditioning and comfy seats such as the Mercedes Vito, Hyundai H1, and the 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser TX/VX. We also provide the luxurious types of vehicles at the demand of our clients namely the Range Rover, Mercedes Viano. Please contact us at your request if you want to reserve any other type of car for your Morocco tour. Our number one priority is to offer our clients what they need. Any car you reserve it will be equipped with bottles of water the entire trip.

Can I drink the water?2023-10-16T15:44:21+00:00

We do not recommend our travelers drink tap water. Even in the hotels; because the water may contain higher levels of minerals than the water in non-African countries. For Moroccans, this issue is not a problem as their bodies are used to handling. In case you accidently dunk from the tap water and you had a health issue, do not freak out. This is a non-serious case in nature; you may get diarrhea or vomiting. Please be caution in order not to spoil any day of your vacation in Morocco.

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-Bottles of water are widely available in deferent sizes with a reasonable price in all groceries and shops around Morocco.

-Free Bottled water will be provided in the car while you are on the road. Thus make sure to keep well hydrated or carry your bottle with you.

Should I avoid street food?2023-10-16T16:46:17+00:00

Street food can be delicious tourists eat it regularly during their travels in Morocco without any troubles. However, there are a few recommendations about things to eat and things to avoid eating. We recommend our clients to eat meat and vegetables that have been well cooked and to avoid unpeeled salads.

What is the Moroccan food like?2023-10-16T16:55:55+00:00

Moroccan cuisine is one of the best in the world, it is a mixture of spicy, sweet. Hot and cold. Because it uses aromatic spices like cinnamon, saffron, and caraway rather than hot spices. Most of the new visitors to Morocco will find something they enjoy at the Moroccan table. In Morocco, you will generally serve a variety of salads either cooked or raw prepared on medium plates before the main courses. Which generally is a Tagine that is consists of well-spiced meat, vegetables, and garnished with stewed dried fruit and almonds. Maybe you will be served a Cous-Cous, it is a finely steamed semolina granule, topped with meat and a verity range of vegetables. The dessert is generally entailed of fresh fruits or sweet mint tea.

How to communicate with people?2023-10-16T15:53:40+00:00

Moroccan Darija, Tamazight, Arabic, and French are considered to be the most used languages in Morocco. The Moroccan dialect is the language spoken in the streets and homes; French and Arabic are generally used in documentation and street signs. With the effects of the tourism industry, Moroccans became multilingual; they are in fact linguistic pros! You will find that the majority of inhabitants you meet on your tour are proficient in at least two languages. Thus, do not worry, you will find people speaking your language either English, French, Spanish, etc. Just speak slowly and listen carefully then you will be successfully making good conversations with the locals in Morocco.

What is the best way to exchange my currency?2023-10-16T16:58:50+00:00

In every small and major city in Morocco, you will find ATMs & Banks. Where you can use your MasterCard, Visa, Maestro, and international Banking Systems. You can also exchange your currency to dirhams at a “Bureau de Change” in the airport, at a bank. Or at the most hotels and restaurants. Keep hold of your receipt, as you might need it to convert your dirhams back when you leave

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-We advise you to exchange at the Bank for a good exchanging rate.

-We recommend that you bring some cash with you on hand. In Morocco, the cash is mostly used in everything; for small change for tipping and various shopping activities.

Can I use my cell phone and Internet in Morocco?2023-10-16T15:58:56+00:00

Morocco has limited mobile companies but they have excellent mobile phone services, which support 4G and data roaming. We recommend that you check charges with your mobile operator before using your phone extensively to avoid disagreeable surprises. On the other hand, if you have an international phone, we recommend using a local SIM card. If you would like to use a local SIM card, please contact us and we will provide you this service.

Morocco is absolutely online! You can expect to find an excess of Internet cafe shops in every city. The fee is normally 5 dirhams an hour and the connection is mostly quite decent. For those who are staying in Riads and upper-level hotels, you will have free access to the Internet using Wi-Fi from your room.

Weather In Morocco-Will I need an umbrella in Morocco?2023-10-16T16:10:23+00:00

Weather In Morocco, the rainy season is usually between November and March. Rainfall is rather rare during the rest of the year. Umbrellas are available for buying in most of the towns and cities. But if you have a tiny umbrella that you can put in your luggage, it would be a good idea especially if your tour is during the winter months.

What should I wear?2023-10-16T16:12:25+00:00

Moroccans tend to dress up in a style a bit like the majority of Europeans and Americans. As a foreigner, your clothing will depend someway upon your travel schedules. If you are planning on staying near the coastal, more Western-style cities, be sure to pack some classy clothes for dining out, as well as your more comfortable. If your plans are more exploratory and adventurous tour, you will want to make sure that you have quite of comfortable clothes and shoes for walking, hiking and of course, riding camels.

Women might be more comfortable in any location with ¾ length to short sleeve shirts and full-length skirts and pants, but it is not necessary for women to cover their hair.

What is the best time to visit Morocco and what is the weather going to be like and?2023-10-16T16:15:37+00:00

Morocco boasts for definite seasons. Fall between October to November, winter between December to February, spring between March to May and summer between June to September. The spring and fall are absolute the charming and climate-wise seasons for traveling in Morocco. Summer is usually hot in the north and extremely hotter in the southern regions near the desert. Winter can be cold near the coast and colder in the high mountainous regions, and also in the desert in the southern region of the country.

The best time to visit Morocco is throughout the spring season from mid-March to May. Or the fall season particularly between mid-September to November. The weather is quite warm and pleasant, contrasting the winter season with cold temperatures and snow and the summer season with the hot and scorching temperatures.

What is included with my private driver?2023-10-16T16:20:42+00:00

The expenses of the private driver are all-inclusive during his time on your tour in Morocco, from the fuel, tolls, and lodging except for his tip, we suggest you leave him a decent tip if you feel that he offered you a good service. It is not mandatory, but it’s part of your generosity towards him.

We at Detour Morocco company have taken the necessary measurements to stop the spread of the pandemic, we worked with many government organizations, associations, and the ministry of health to get instant updates about the situation of Morocco regarding the pandemic. Over the past few months, we contacted hospitals and clinics in each city that our tours pass by to discover the best preventative measures while our clients on tour in Morocco. We’ve worked tirelessly with our stuff drivers, guides and administration core to keep up-to-date with the latest information available concerning the COVID 19 and Omicron Variant.

Here is an abbreviated list of some preventative measures you can expect on your tour:
-Groups will be limited to family and friends.
-Your private, chauffeured vehicle will be fully disinfected the day before your tour begins. If logistically possible, it will also be disinfected while on tour.
-Your driver, guides and other stuff that you will meet on your tour will be fully vaccinated.
-Your driver will wear a mask or clear face guard at all times while driving or within 2 meters (6 feet) of any other person.
-Guides will wear masks throughout your tour. If necessary for them to de-mask, they will maintain a distance of a minimum of 2 meters (6 feet), and only de-mask outdoors.
-Masks will be required for any indoor activities.
-All accommodations will be limited to traditional architecture holding no more than a dozen or so rooms.

To help you book your tour with us with confidence, Detour Morocco has made the Covid-19 cancellation policy even more flexible for our clients. If for some reason the travel rules change to enter Morocco, or if we are incapable of affording the tour under any circumstances beyond our control, our company commits to giving you a full refund of your deposit or you can have the possibility to reschedule your tour to an ulterior appropriate date without any extra fees.

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