Itinerary Disclaimer:
We are always attempting to better our itineraries. While the Morocco tour itineraries are specific, there might be a time where the itinerary will have to be slightly altered due conditions out of our control. This decision will be left up to the discretion of the the Morocco Tour Leader for each trip conducted.

Accomodation:
We will be staying in hotels, riads, kasbahs, and B&Bs for the majority of our tours in Morocco. We will be sleeping out in the desert in a bedouin tent if a group chooses that option. Conditions in the desert and in the Hight Atlas mountains can vary greatly. It can get below freezing at night. You should bring a proper Thermarest or sleeping pad and a warm sleeping bag in certain travel seasons.

Single Travelers:
We do not charge more for single travelers signing up for our pre-planned tours unless that person requests a single room. Otherwise, you will be expected to exercise flexibility when it comes to sleeping arrangements. All of our accomodations are booked as twin, shared rooms. In certain situations, as during our High Atlas Trek, we might have multi-person, mixed-gender rooms to accomadate everyone properly.

Physical Demands:
Tours of Morocco with http://www.journeybeyondtravel.com will require you to be in shape. Our tours are both cultural and active, which means that there will be some days where we will do quite a bit of walking.

Optional Trekking:
On a scale of one to ten (ten being the most difficult), we rate trekking in Morocco a five out of ten, being moderately physically demanding. If you choose to extend your itinerary to include a trek, you should be able to walk, hike, and trek for a period of time of at least three hours, up and down hills, on unpaved trails, and at altitudes above 6,000 feet (2,000 meters). On our hikes into the High Atlas, mules will carry your backpack over the terrain. You might want to carry a daypack with water and snacks and extra clothing during this trek. It is advised that if you are not in such shape that you prepare yourself before the tour.

Long Travel:
Some of our days in transport will be long. We will be traveling over mountain passes and curvy roads. It is adviseable that you bring motion sickness medicine if you are prone and not used to such travel.

Weather:
Summers (from April until September) are very hot all over the country, even in the higher altitudes. It is adviseable that you bring a hat and sunscreen. It does get cold at night and you will need a fleece and outer wind jacket shell.

Winters (from November until March) can be below freezing, especially in the desert at night. Snow can easily fall at anytime in the mountains and you may have to trek through it. Bring a sleeping bag rated below freezing, warm clothes, and proper shoes and outer wear.

Food & Drinking Water:
It is adviseable you eat only cooked foods and drink only bottled water, purified water, or filtered water in Morocco. A Nalgene bottle is quite handy during hikes.

Medical Form:
After you book a trip with Journey Beyond Travel to explore Morocco, you will be required to sign a medical form that says you are healthy enough to undergo a trip with us. If you have a certain condition, you will be required to present a doctor’s signature of release. This will be faxed to our headquarters before your arrival.

Travel Insurance:
Travel insurance is compulsory on our tours of Morocco. It is requirred that you have at least US $5,000 for emergency repatriation from land, sea, and air. It is also advised that you have insurance for lost or stolen luggage and plane tickets and in case of trip cancellation.

Insurance Release:
Upon arrival in Morocco and before traveling with us, you will be requirred to sign a form releasing Journey Beyond Travel from all liabilities during your travels in Morocco. You will also be required to provide us with an emergency contact, phone number (with country code), and e-mail address.

Visas to Enter Morocco:
Citizens of certain countries do not need a visa to enter Morocco. If you do not have a Moroccan Embassy in your country, you should contact the nearest one in the country closest to you. Journey Beyond Travel cannot help you obtain further visa information or help you locate or complete the necessary documentation for you to enter Morocco. It is adviseable that you give yourself plenty of time to complete the necessary paperwork if you need to obtain a visa to enter Morocco.

Emergency & Health Response:
Consult your doctor before traveling. You should carry a personal, medical first aid kit. We will not carry one for you. We cannot give you medications. If emergency medical aid is needed, we will respond accordingly. We will not be held liable for any emergencies, damages, or resulting injuries that might occur while on any tour. By signing up with a Morocco trekking and travel tour with Journey Beyond Travel, you agree to these emergency and health-related terms.

Money Exchange in Morocco:
Do not bring traveler’s checks to Morocco. Dollars and Euros are accepted and easily exchanged. Debit cards or credit cards with a Mastercard or Visa Card logo will most likely work at any number of the ATMs around the country. Contact your bank to let them know that you will be traveling and to make sure that they do not block your account access.

Spending Money in Morocco:
Allow US $300 for extra meals, souvenirs, etc.

Allot at least US $350 in an emergency account you can access from Morocco.

Tipping in Morocco:
Feel free to tip waiters and waitresses 10% for most meals.

Communication Outside of Morocco:
It is adviseable that you set up an email account so you will be able to communicate with friends and family while on your trip. Public phones are limted as many people use cellular phones. Computer labs and cyber cafes are readily available in most locations, except during our Morocco High Atlas Trekking and in the desert and gorges.

Traveling in Groups:
Traveling in groups is both rewarding and can be diffcult at the same time. Journey Beyond Travel attempts to gather travelers from all reaches of the world. We ask that you do your best at understanding the differences between fellow travelers. There will be times when we are all tired, and patience will be needed. Try to meet up with the rest of the group at designated times and locations. If possible, explore the different places we will visit with a buddy from the group.

Responsible and Safe Morocco Travel:
At Journey Beyond Travel, we believe in positive, responsible tourism. We stick to the adage: Leave nothing behind but footprints and positive cultural connections. We attempt to strengthen cultural ties between Moroccan and foreign cultures as we explore this diverse country. In fact, portions of our proceeds will go to the High Atlas Foundation and other organizations, which helps subsistence-level communities living in the most resource-poor regions.

Packing:
Do not bring large suitcases or large duffle bags. You may bring a small- to medium-sized suitcase with wheels. Bring only what you can carry. A backpack and daypack are ideal. You will be expected to carry your bag(s) in and out of vehicles, up and down stairs, and through cities and medinas. The tour leader is not a porter, but will help make your trip hassle free and provide general information about the culture and places we will be visiting.