yourself (with your left hand) after performing.
» » There’s often no toilet paper (papier hygiénique) so keep a supply with you.
» » Don’t throw the paper into the toilet as the plumbing is often dodgy; instead discard it in the
bin provided.
» » Women who have their period will need to take along a plastic bag for disposing of used
tampons and pads.
» » Public toilets are rare outside the major cities.
» » If you find a public toilet, you’ll need to bring a tip for the attendant, stout-soled shoes, and
very often a nose clip.
Tourist Information
Cities and larger towns have tourist offices, which are normally repositories of brochures run by
uninformed staff. Often the receptionist in your hotel or another local will be more helpful than
such bureaus. The best tourist offices are found in smaller destinations that are trying to
promote themselves.
L’Office National Marocain du Tourisme (ONMT; www.visitmorocco.com,
http://www.ruraltourism.ma) The Moroccan National Tourist Office runs most tourist offices. The Moroccan National Tourist Office runs most tourist offices.)
Travellers with Disabilities
Morocco has few facilities for the disabled, but the country is not necessarily out of bounds for
travellers with a physical disability and a sense of adventure. Some factors to be aware of:
» » The awkward nature of narrow medina streets and rutted pavements can make mobility
challenging at times even for the able-bodied.
» » Not all hotels (almost none of the cheaper ones) have lifts, so booking ground-floor hotel
rooms ahead of time is essential.
» » Only a handful of the very top-end hotels have rooms designed for the disabled.
» » Travelling by car is probably the best transport, though you’ll be able to get assistance in
bus and train stations (a tip will be required).
» » Many tour operators can tailor trips to suit your requirements.
» » Vision- or hearing-impaired travellers are poorly catered for. Hearing loops, Braille signs
and talking pedestrian crossings are nonexistent.
Organisations
Organisations that disseminate information, advice and assistance on world travel for the
mobility impaired include the following:
Access-able Travel Source (www.access-able.com) An information provider for travellers with
mobility problems.
Apparleyzed (www.apparleyzed.com) For paraplegic and quadriplegic people and others with
spinal-cord injuries, featuring travel information.
Disabled Travelers Guide (www.disabledtravelersguide.com) A general guide for travellers
with disabilities.
Mobility International USA (MIUSA; www.miusa.org) Promoting the inclusion of people with
disabilities in international programs, with a page of air-travel tips.