SENIOR CITIZEN TRIP TO MOROCCO
Traveling to Morocco in your senior years is the best thing to do in life, and there is no age limit for it! More and more seniors are using their free time to explore the world!
After all, tourism in your senior years improves the quality of life and adds stories to your conversation repertoire. These trips can be done alone, in groups, with friends, or with family.
The important thing is to enjoy your free time and travel!
We know you might be a little concerned about your safety. So, what precautions should seniors take when traveling to Morocco?
TRAVEL INSURANCE
The first point to consider is that regardless of age, no one should travel abroad without travel insurance. This prevents a lot of headaches with unforeseen medical expenses.
But travel insurance is even more necessary for seniors, as the chance of falling ill is higher compared to younger people.
LANGUAGE
We all know our English is beautiful, no doubt. But in Morocco, the spoken languages are Arabic, , Portuguese,French, and Berber.
Therefore, the tip is to learn a few basic words in one of the languages. It is also useful to have a guide who speaks Portuguese. This way, you won’t face any difficulties during the tours.
MEDICATIONS AND MEDICAL PRESCRIPTION
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 necessary, you can have the exact amount of medication during the tour.
It is also advisable to check if the medication is allowed in Morocco. For example, Dipirona, widely consumed in Brazil, is prohibited in the US.
HEALTH AND HYGIENE PRECAUTIONS
On every trip, it is important to take some basic precautions regarding health and hygiene. During your trip to Morocco, it is important to:
- Keep your vaccinations up to date.
- Avoid consuming raw and unwashed foods, as well as loose dried fruits/nuts.
- Avoid food exposed without refrigeration.
- Always consume bottled water.
- Do not swim in rivers and beaches without proper supervision and guidance. There are polluted places, with no surveillance, and strong currents.
- Always purchase travel insurance that covers illness, hospitalization, and medical repatriation.
STAY AWAY FROM STRANGERS OFFERING FREE TOURS
It is common for local residents to offer tours while you are walking around the markets and medinas. But if you go with them, you may end up lost and pressured to pay money.
This is a common scam to extract money from tourists. Therefore, do not accept “free” tours, because they will actually cost you something, and you will go through unnecessary stress.
HIRE TOURS OR TRAVEL PACKAGES
The best thing to do is to hire tours or packages. This way, you won’t need to worry about itineraries, where to go, or what to do. Furthermore, you won’t have problems and unforeseen events with people trying to scam you.
It may also be interesting to hire a private tour, done only with the people who are traveling with you.
Among the advantages of being with people you know, you can:
- Make small stops, such as going to the bathroom, at the time that is best for everyone.
- Greater flexibility for the start of the tour, depending on the distance covered.
- You can tell the driver that you want to do some shopping at the supermarket before returning to the hotel or riad at the end of the day.
- Attention from the driver throughout the day, until arrival at the hotel at night.
- The duration of the tour can vary according to the group, averaging 8 hours.
WHAT ARE THE TOURS LIKE AT Agência Marrocos Tours?
All tours at Agência Marrocos Tours are private and 100% customizable. Tell us about your travel needs, and we will work together to customize your trip and meet your exact requirements so you have a memorable trip!
What is included for Travel to Morocco in your senior years:
- Accommodation in a standard or luxury hotel.
- Breakfast.
- Assistance with luggage at hotels that do not have an elevator.
- Pickup and drop-off at the hotel or riad.
- Driver who speaks Portuguese.
- Airport transfer.
What is not included:
- Travel insurance.
- Drinks.
- Lunches.
- Dinners.
- Airfare.
- Entrance fees to historical sites.
We clarify that our driver does not accompany the tour because Moroccan law only permits local guides. Thus, in some tours, the local guide will be included in the package, but when it is not specified, the guide will be paid for by the tourist.
Both our driver and the local guide will assist you in the most varied situations. After all, their job is to ensure you are well!
Therefore, remember that when they take you to a certain shop, restaurant, or accommodation, it is with your well-being in mind, and not personal gain. They never earn a commission for this!
Furthermore, both the driver and the guide have already dealt with the most different situations. They are experienced, competent, and reliable people who want to provide the best trip for you!
Do you want to enjoy the freedom of retirement?
Come to Morocco!
Contact us, and we will be happy to answer your questions.