Atlas Mountains Winter Expedition

FLIGHTS

Flights are not included in our tour.

We have prepared this tour according to the following flights of Turkish Airlines:
DEPARTURE: 22 February 2025, TK619,IST-RAK,11.45-15.05
RETURN: 1 March 2024, TK620,RAK-IST, 16.15-23.20

It is possible to participate in this organization with different airline options. Available at different times on the same day. You can buy your ticket with Miles & Smiles miles. If you wish, you can also obtain your ticket needs from the ticket department of our agency. You can send an e-mail to ticket@montis.com.tr for your needs, call us on 0 312 440 05 85 and book tickets and reservations. Additional accommodation and transfer services that may occur due to your preferences for different flight options are not included in the tour package.
Our agency is not responsible for flight changes and cancellations made by airline companies.

TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT

Personal technical climbing equipment that can be used in this climbing varies according to the season. It can also be rented from Imlil Village when necessary. The approximate total cost is between 15 – 20 Euros. You can also obtain the necessary personal technical materials from our company for FREE. You can pick up the materials you request from our office and deliver them to our office, or if you wish, we can send them to your address in Turkey with shipping charges paid by the receiver/sender and receive them.

WEATHER

Generally, three different climate types are seen in the country. The Mediterranean climate with abundant precipitation prevails on the Mediterranean coasts, and a sea climate open to westerly winds is observed on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. While a cooler and more continental climate prevails in the Atlas Mountains and the valleys between them, which are the central parts of the country, a desert climate prevails in the interior, especially in the south-east. As of the winter period we will be in Morocco, the weather is mild but rainy in the cities. Short-term heavy rains can be seen. In the High Atlas Mountains, the temperatures drop below -5 degrees C at night.

TIME ZONE

Morocco is located in the GMT +0 time zone. The time difference with Turkey is summer – 2 hours. In other words, while it is 17:45 in Turkey, it is 15:45 in Morocco.

HEALTH, VACCINATIONS, WATER, FOOD AND HYGIENE

There is no vaccine for a disease in the recommended risk group for Morocco.

The way to have a healthy travel in Africa is to eat and drink with personal hygiene and reliable cleaning. We advise you not to drink water from taps in cities or from springs in the mountains, and not to consume ice and icy drinks of unknown origin. Your tour leaders personally monitor the availability of drinking water to be provided during your stay on the mountain. Spring waters used in the mountains/nature are boiled and microbiologically purified with chlorine tablets. Where appropriate (almost the entire tour), closed water is used. The cleanliness of the dishes and their suitability for our taste are also tightly controlled by our tour leaders. We strongly recommend that you do not eat or drink from anywhere other than the recommendations and directions of your tour leaders.
The accommodation we chose in our tour provides very good cleaning conditions. For the need for shower and toilet, there may not be any risks related to cleaning. However, we still recommend that you pay attention to your personal hygiene.

MONEY AND BANKS

The currency is Dirham (Dh). The approximate exchange rate is Euro 1 = 10.42 MAD (Dh)( January 2025 ). Besides the USD, the Euro is also a frequently used currency in these countries. However, for your shopping with small businesses, it is useful to have Dh.

While travellers’ checks can be used easily in large centers, you may encounter difficulties in small centers or you may have to accept an amount that is less than its value.

Almost all central regions have currency exchange offices. Exchanges can also be made in banks, but exchange offices should be preferred due to the scarcity of procedures and the higher rates they give. However, the rates may not be fixed in every exchange office.

Credit Card Usage is very common in Morocco, especially in Marrakech and Casablanca. You can use your credit cards in large businesses and well-known places, sometimes paying commissions of 5% to 10%.

The money you will carry with you is 50 USD / Euro or less, which will provide convenience in terms of change in some shopping.

ATMs All major centers have ATMs (Guichets automatiques) open 24 hours, where you can withdraw cash.

Prices in Morocco are as much as Turkey. However, there may be surprisingly high prices for some touristic and luxury shopping items. However, their bargaining habits are highly developed, and knowing a little French or Arabic and being persistent can bring prices down. Be prepared to encounter stubborn sellers as it is possible to get unexpected discounts.

It is also a good idea to have a few meals, visas, drinks, and some cash during the trip, which are not included in the tour price, due to the tipping tradition that is common in Africa. Having a total of 300 – 500 Euros with you helps you be vigilant against emergencies and shopping needs.

SECURITY

Morocco was a hippie destination until recently. However, its proximity to Europe and its relative development have made the country an important tourism destination in recent years. Despite this, old habits and dangers can continue, especially in cities such as Marrakech, Meknes and Fez. Especially in the last few years, tourism police centers established in such centers have been fighting mainly drug dealers, fake guides and street scammers and have largely prevented these dangers. Although life-threatening situations are not common, it is recommended not to wander alone, especially at night.

The best precautions to be taken; not wandering alone in very quiet areas, taking a taxi instead of walking in the deserted streets of big cities at late hours, not consuming friendly food and drinks in public transport, and rejecting the vendors with a definite but non-aggressive language can be listed as being cautious. Besides, try not to give the impression that you are there for the first time as much as possible.

It is recommended that you always carry your money and valuables with you in a convenient and safe way, whether in the city or on the mountain. Do not forget to carry your valuables and money close to your body and in ways that are not visible from the outside. Carry cash with you in several pieces in a secure inner pocket, or in a waist or neck wallet that you can stash under your clothing.

It is a behavior that we recommend to all travelers to keep valuable and attractive items out of sight, to use them in a way that is not encouraging and interesting, and to avoid attention-grabbing clothes and behaviors.

LOCAL SERVICES AND TIPS

It is extremely common to be rewarded with a tip for all the local services you receive in Morocco. It is appropriate to tip between 100-180 Euros per participant for our local team (guide-carrier-cook-driver and hotels) who will accompany us throughout our tour. Your tour leader will guide you in this regard for the correct rewarding and tip amounts throughout the tour.