SAFETY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS TRAVELING TO MOROCCO
Safety for Seniors Traveling to Morocco: more and more people visit Morocco every year. It’s a beautiful country. And you’ve probably noticed that many who decide to venture out are seniors.
Safety for Seniors Traveling to Morocco, traveling abroad is a unique adventure, but it requires planning and care, especially when involving elderly people.
What precautions should seniors take when traveling to Morocco?
TRAVEL INSURANCE
No one should travel abroad without travel insurance. This avoids many headaches with unforeseen medical expenses. But travel insurance is even more necessary for seniors, as the chance of getting sick is higher compared to younger people.
LANGUAGE
That our Portuguese is beautiful, we have no doubt. But the reality is that not all countries speak Portuguese. Here in Morocco, the languages spoken are Arabic, English, French, and Berber.
Therefore, the tip is to learn some basic words in one of the languages. In general, you will do well speaking English, only needing a translator in the rural areas of the country.
MEDICATIONS AND MEDICAL PRESCRIPTION
Sempre compre seus medicamentos antes da viagem, em especial se são de uso contínuo. Mantenha-os na embalagem original e sempre com a prescrição médica.
Por isso, antes da viagem, consulte seu médico e avise da viagem. Assim se for preciso fazer algum ajuste na medicação ou na dosagem, poderá ter a quantidade exata do medicamento durante o passeio.
Também é aconselhável verificar se o medicamento é permitido no Marrocos. Por exemplo, a Dipirona, muito consumida no Brasil é proibida nos EUA.
Outro ponto a ter em conta é estar com as vacinas em dia.
Always buy your medications before the trip, especially if they are for continuous use. Keep them in their original packaging and always with the medical prescription.
Therefore, before the trip, consult your doctor and inform them about the trip. This way, if any adjustment to the medication or dosage is needed, you can have the exact amount of the medication during the tour.
It is also advisable to check if the medication is allowed in Morocco. For example, Dipyrone, widely consumed in Brazil, is prohibited in the USA.
Another point to consider is to be up to date with vaccinations.
STAY AWAY FROM STRANGERS OFFERING FREE TOURS
It is common for locals to offer tours while you are walking around the markets and medinas. If you go with one of them, you may end up completely lost and pressured to spend money. Many of them will offer to take you where you are going but then ask for money.
HIRE TOURS OR TRAVEL PACKAGES
Hiring tours is the best thing to do. After all, you don’t have to worry about deciding what to do or where to go; everything will already be ready in the itinerary. In addition, you will not have problems and unforeseen events with people trying to scam you.
Senior tourism in Morocco has been growing in recent years. An example is Marrakech, which offers unique culture and differentiated gastronomy, being a great example of cultural shock without losing comfort.
Do you want to travel safely and with privacy? Contact Agencia Marrocos Tours, and we will be happy to answer your questions.