Practical information
How to get to Marrakech?
Flights - AirportMenara International Airport serves as the main airport for the city and receives flights from Europe and neighboring Arab countries (RAK is the code for the airport).
The airport is well communicated to the city center by
taxis.
Marrakesh is the southern terminus of the
ONCF, the Moroccan railway network, and Marrakesh is well served by trains heading to Tangier, Rabat, Casablanca, and Fez. The train station is located on Avenue Hassan II.
CTM coaches (intercity buses) and various private lines run services to most notable Moroccan towns as well as a number of European cities, from the Gare Routière on Rue Bab Doukkala in downtown Marrakech.
By car
A toll-paying motorway connects Marrakech with Casablanca (3h, aprox. 100 DHM).
Currency
Moroccan currency is the Dinar (MAD) in English or locally called Dirhams (DHM). Exchanging money and cash withdrawing is possible at the airport and also in the city. Only some hotels exchange money or accept euros.
Venue
EFIMED Meeting and Scientific Seminar will be held at the conference premises of the Hotel Palm Plaza. Further information: www.hotelpalmplaza.com (only Microsoft Explorer)
How to reach the hotel?
The hotel is located in the Zone hotelière de l'Agdal, a quarter at the surroundings of the city, 5km far from the city center. You can reach it by taxi or using the
ENFI bus for the participants.
Accommodation
Marrakech is very well know by its riads and has a broad offer of accommodation. EFIMED has contacted the travel agency
Maneskov Travel, which offers a list of hotels with different categories and prices. Please visit their website
clicking here >>. Participants can take care of their own reservations or contact this agency: Ms. Khadija Draou -email: k.draou(at)maneskovtravel.com
We highly recommend you to do your booking the soonest, as spring is a very hectic season in Marrakech.
Visa
Participants requiring Visa, please contact Ms. Khadija Draou - email: k.draou(at)maneskovtravel.com