Survival book for incomings by IFMSA-Morocco

MED’OCIATION

SCOPE RABAT

SURVIVAL BOOK Your Guideline to a Beautiful Life Experience

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SCOPE TEAM WORD/WHAT YOU SHOULD NOT FORGET SIGHTSEEING GET ME FROM A TO B ! HUNGRY ? RAMADAN I WANNA GO SHOPPING BEAUTY SHOPS MY BANKS MY EMBASSY SPEAK MOROCCAN !!

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YES Y O WAN U N CHEC A K !!

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SCOPE Rabat

SEAT-BELTS ON ! SCOPE team Word :

Hello there!

So you’ve got Rabat! Congratulations ! Wonderful city! Wonderful choice!

Our team has worked hard to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

Each one of you will have a SCOPE contact, a member chosen to answer any and all questions you may have about your exchange. Don’t hesitate to contact them!

Tips :  Don’t forget to ask your contact person for his number and note it on your Phone and Agenda.

This Survival Book is meant to help you navigate through Rabat. We cooked it up just for you!! Use it wisely.

Sincerely yours, the SCOPE team of Rabat

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SCOPE Rabat

What You Shouldn’t Forget ! * Students coming outside the social program:

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- Stethoscope

- White Coat

- Scrubs (For Surgery)

- Your Health insurance

- A picture for your Tram ID.

* Students coming during the social program months (July and august)

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- Add to the previously mentioned items:

- Food and drinks for our NFDP

- Your flag for the color party

- Swimming suits or truncs

- Your student ID

* Try to bring your money in Dollars or Euros to change it easily.

! * Take a free SIM card at the airport.

! *Remember to bring your computers/tablets.

SIGHTSEEING Make your luggage

Rabat

! ! ! ! !Rabat!(Arabic:!ar#Ribaaṭ),!is!the!capital!and!ﬁ5h!largest!city!of! Morocco! ,it! is! located! on! the! Atlan;c! Ocean! at! the! mouth! of! the! river! Bou! Regreg! and! it! was! added! to! the! UNESCO! World! Heritage! Tenta;ve! List! on! July! 20,! 2006! in! the! Cultural! category.! It! was! granted!World!Heritage!Status!in!2012! !!!!!Rabat!is!home!to!a!great!many!wonderful!palaces,!mosques!and! parks…!all!in!the!sensual!North!African!style!that!evokes!visions!of!a! thousand!and!one!nights.!

! The Hassan Mosque Hassan Mosque: The most famous landmark in Rabat, an unfinished Almohad minaret standing at 40 metres.

Sultan Yacoub al Mansour began construction of this enormous minaret in 1195, with the intention of reaching 60m thus marking the highest in the Muslim World. This ambitious project was abandoned when al Mansour died with the minaret, still standing today, at 40m. The adjacent mosque was destroyed by a subsequent earthquake and only a few re-erected pillars stand today.

Address : Boulevard Mohamed Lyazidi, Rabat, Morocco

How to get there:

1-take the tramway (both line can get you there)

2-Get oďŹ&#x20AC; at the following station: place 16 November

! Mohammed V Mausoleum: Facing the Hassan Tower, a modern and prestigious monument built in traditional Moroccan style where both the father Hassan 2 and grandfather Mohammed V of the present King of Morocco Mohammed VI are buried. Non-Muslim visitors are allowed to visit the mausoleum

Address: Boulevard Mohamed Lyazidi, Rabat, Morocco

How to get there: 1-take the tramway (both line can get you there)

2-Get oďŹ&#x20AC; at the following station: place 16 November

3-Follow this Path :

Map

Price : Free

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Kasbah of the Udayas

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Kasbah Oudayas is originally a small fortress built by the Almoravids in the fight against the Berghouata tribes. It becomes important with the Almohads, making a Ribat overlooking the mouth of the river Bouregreg and call Mehdiya.

The site was abandonned after the Almohads,It is the arrival of the Moors of Al-Andalus who revived the Kasbah .Since 2012, it is part on the list of World Heritage UNESCO.

Address: Street Rue Jamaa ,Kasbah des Oudaias

How to get there: 1-take the tramway

2-Get oﬀ at the Hassan Tour 2

3- Follow this path :

!Map

!Price: free

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! Andalusian Gardens

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The Andalusian gardens of the Kasbah is a lovely oasis of tranquility and quietness. It is a fragrance of Eden, where you can smell the delicate scent of sweet flowers

How to get there :

1-take the tramway

2-Get oﬀ at the Hassan Tour 2

3- Follow this path :

Map

Chellah

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Chellah: A large walled and towered enclosure, one of the most beautiful and peaceful Moroccan ruins, the site of an a n c i e n t R o m a n c i t y a n d a M e re n i d necropolis.

Address Street Ave Yacoub al-Mansour & Blvd Moussa ibn Nassair

Opening hours 9am-5.30pm

How to get there:

- Taxi : Price: 10 dh

Exotic gardens

! ! ! ! ! ! ! Bab Rouah

Bab Rouah : The most interesting of the Almohad walls that run down from the Kasbah to the Royal Palace. It was the only gateway to Rabat by land.

It impresses with its rich decoration because It is both monumental in size and harmonious in its design and ornament.

How to get there : 1-Take the tramway

2-Get oďŹ&#x20AC; at the Bab Raouah

This garden was opened in 1951,it is a small but beautifully laid out area with winding paths, hidden features such as little waterfalls, miniature tiny gorges, rope bridges and rocks to scramble over.

!Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Very cool and refreshing garden to wander in, especially on a very hot day .

!Costs about 10 dirhams a person to get in and they close around sundown

Royal Palace of Rabat

The Royal Palace, oﬃcial residence of King Hassan II of Morocco, is a sumptuous building constructed upon the ruins of an 18th century palace.

You can't really visit the royal palace. It's interesting from a cultural point of view but don't expect to be let in.

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! How to get there: !1-Take the tramway

!2- Get oﬀ at station Ibn Khaldoun

!3-follow this path :

!Map

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Archaeological Museum: The most important in Morocco, tracing back the history of the country from the bronze age.

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The museum gives a fascinating account of the rich Moroccan history dating back 35,000 years to the Stone

Address Street 23 Rue al-Brihi Parent

Telephone +212 537 70 19 19

! Museum of Bank al Maghrib The Currency Museum of the Bank Al-Maghrib was founded in 1992. June 19, 2002, His Majesty King Mohammed VI inaugurated the Museum which houses a unique collection of coins. The original core of the collection was acquired in 1947 and over the years, the museum funds enrich today reaching 30 000 monetary records

!Address

: Bank Al-Maghrib 277, Avenue Mohammed V Boîte postale 445 – Rabat

Email : webmaster@bkam.ma   Tel: +212(05) 37 70 26 26  Fax: +212(05) 37 26 90 47  E-mail: musee@bkam.ma

Archaeological Museum

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St. Peter's Cathedral

St. Peter's Cathedral of Rabat is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in downtown Rabat, Morocco, at place du Golan (Golan Square). It is built in Art Deco and is the seat of the Archdiocese of Rabat.Construction of the cathedral started in 1919. The chief architect was M. Laforgue. The inaugural ceremony was presided by Hubert Lyautey in 1921, and the cathedral became operational in November of that year. The two towers of the cathedral, distinctive of the Rabat skyline, were added in the 1930s.The cathedral is still operational, and mass is celebrated every other day.  Address :Quartier Hassan, Rabat, Morocco ·

Weekday: 7.00pm Sunday: 9.00am, 11.00am Tel: +212 37 722 301

How to get there:

1- Take the tramway

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2- Get oﬀ at the station: Hassan-AL joulane

Russian orthodox church

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! Medina

There is a nice atmosphere surrounding the medina. It is a piece of the typical historical way of living in Morocco, built in the seventeenth century to accommodate refugees from Andalusia, it is now known for its Mellah (Jewish neighborhood).

How to get there: 1- Take the tramway

2- Get oﬀ at the station:

Holy Resurrection Church in Rabat is actually the only functioning Russian Orthodox Church in Morocco.The church was built in 1932 and painted completely by icon-painters from Moscow in 2011.You can visit the church any day when priest is in town, which is most of the time

Address : Place Bab Tamesna | Avenue Hassan II, Rabat 10050, Morocco

Tel : +212537697896

GET ME FROM A TO B ! What means of transportation to take ? Tips :

Rabat is a safe city, if you have time and energy, try walking around, it’ll help you explore it better !

Now you’re asking yourself this question : I’m in a city I’ve never been to, and I will need means of transport to get around ! Why : to go sightseeing, to do shopping, to meet someone, or simply to go to the hospital ! No

worries, we got you covered !

Taxi, Train, Tram … We’ll give you all the info you need to get by…   All you need now is a good knowledge of the best, economical mean

you’ll be taking, and you can start depending on yourself !

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Rabat-Salé Renovated in 2012, the airport of Rabat offered a wide selection of destinations/provenances to the country with very low and competitive prices. Located about 20min from city center, the access to the airport is possible by taxi, shuttle bus or private car of many volunteers from SCOPE team of Rabat. Also you can find ATM, banks for change, café-bar, phones, duty-free shops… Price : Taxi = 150dh day/ 200dh night Bus = 20dh (mainly Ryan Air and Jet Air Fly flights)

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Tramway Rabat-Salé With its 2 lines network, the tramway remains the best option to move around the city. From the hospitals area to the old medina and Marina of Salé, the Tramway of Rabat-Salé covers all the important things to visit during your stay in town. Buy a ticket before boarding the train, then stamp it on the yellow boxes onboard. Keep your ticket in case of control (very frequent!!). As your exchange lasts one month, we advise you to buy a monthly subscription (card). Don’t forget to bring a recent photo which will be required.

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Timetable : from 06:00 to 23:00 the whole week every 10min before 21h and 20min after. Sunday every 20min. Maps are available in every station. Price : Single trip = 6dh Monthly subscription = 250dh Website : http://www.tram-way.ma

! Taxi Cab

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Using a taxi in Rabat is actually not very expensive. A ride should generally not exceed 20 dirhams in Rabat. However, you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to use it that often (only by night or in case of emergencies). Be sure to check the counter is running to avoid being over charged at the end of the trip. NO COUNTER NO TAXI ! And don't be surprised if the taxi stops to pick someone else up. Prices : counter starts at 1,40dh and 0,20dh/m/min by day . +50% by night start 2,10dh 0,30dh/m/min Minimum fare is 5dh/day, 7,5dh/night

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Public Bus Avoid getting in a bus as much as possible. It has no regular timetable/bus stationsâ&#x20AC;Ś

Bus # 4 goes from Ocean, to Bab El Had to Avenue Fal Oueld Omair (one of the major streets in the Agdal modern neighborhood) all the way to its terminus in the new district of Hay Riad. Price : 4dh

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Train

Rabat is served by two railway stations: Rabat VILLE and Rabat AGDAL. All trains pass through both of them but Rabat Ville is considered as the main train station of the city (as it is located in city center). Train is the most secure option to travel to other cities despite of its delay sometimes. Price : - Rabat-Marrakech : 120dh, 4h30 - Rabat-Fez : 80dh, 3h -Rabat-Casablanca port : 35dh, 1h, fast train every 30min -Rabat-Casablanca airport : 75dh, 2h WITH CONNECTION !! The trains donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t serve small cities (Chefchaouen, Essaouira, Ouarzazate and the desert) <<< CTM BUS Website : http://www.oncf.ma/PrixEtReservation/Pages/ BilletsNormaux.aspx

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! ! ! ! ! Long Distance Buses Rabat has two bus stations: the main bus station (Gare RoutiĂ¨re QAMRA), where most buses depart and arrive, and the less chaotic CTM bus station (private company). Sometimes Train schedule cannot fit with your plans so we recommend you to travel with CTM for its comfort and punctuality. Price : CTM Rabat- Chefchaouen : 85dh, everyday at 14:45 arrives at 19:00 Website : http://www.ctm.ma/

HUNGRY ?

FOOD, FOOD, FOOD … Your tummy is empty ? We’ve got you ! !

One of the best ways to learn about a culture is to taste its people’s food ! We’ve cooked up a guide to some of the restaurants you may wanna try ! Don’t like spicy moroccan food ? No worries, we have other dishes to serve.

Moroccan Food

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-Sahbi:   Right in front of « Avenue de France » tramway station. ( Amazing & Cheap juices)

-Chez Ouazzani :  Place Ibn Yassine, Agdal,  Tel : 05 37 77 92 97.

-Dar Naji : 1st :

-Arabica:

Rue Jazirat Al Arab, Bab Al Had  Tel : +212 537 26 25 28

4, Rue Moulay Abdelhafid Immeuble n°6, Hassan, Rabat 10000  0613-110122

2nd: Avenue Omar Ibn Al Khattab, Agdal. -La clochette :  16, rue Ouhoud, Agdal,

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Fast-food/Pizzeria:

! ! -McDonald’s :

1st: Avenue FalOuldOumeir, Agdal.

2nd: 3 avenue MoulayAbdellah, City center.

king : !1-Burger : Avenue IbnSina, in front of Avicenne hospital.

2nd:Route de BirKacem, Souissi.

-Pizza Hut :

-PrimosChiken:

Avenue FalOuldOumeir, near the Badr mosque.

1st: The corner of rue Sbou, avenue de France,   05 37 68 13 00.

2nd:The corner of avenue Ahmed Rifai and avenue Mohamed VI (Centre Prestige, Souissi).

3rd: One at each Marjane.

-Atlas Chicken :

49, Al Atlas Avenue, 05 37 67 47 62.

-California kitchen:  1st Hay Ryad, les Camelias street  2nd: Angle Av.FahlOuldOumeir et Oued Baht Agdal Rabat

-Faceburger : The corner of rue Ouhoud and avenue Michlifen, Agdal

Asian food

-Yoka sushi : 1st

-Le Matsuri :

: 1, avenue Al Abtal, Agdal

Avenue Mohamed VI, ex route de Zaers,   05 37 75 75 72 (A reservation is recommended).

Tel :05 37 68 68 59.

2nd: avenue Al Maouz, behind the new head oﬃce of Maroc Telecom (avenue Annakhil), Hay Riad   05 37 71 71 77.

-Pousse-pousse :

-Sushi box :

41, avenue Al Atlas, Agdal,

1st: avenue Al Atlas, Agdal,  Tel : 05 37 77 71 92/91 ou 05 37 71 22 12

2nd: MahajRiad, Hay Riad,  Tel :05 37 71 44 22.

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! ! -Luigi 1st : 20, Nations unies avenue, agdal

Tel : +212 5377-72818  2nd : 35 - 37, Centre Commercial Mahaj Ryad, Hay Ryad  +212 5 37 71 65 56

Italian food :

-Latium :  1st :14, Avenue Annakhil, Hay Riad  Tel +212 5 37 71 77 16

2nd : 6, rue Tanta, centre-ville,   Tel : 05 37 70 73 29..

- Sotto Sopra:   10, rue Al Marj -Hassan- Rabat,   Tel : 0537 73 15 07.

-Finzi:  The angle of avenue Mohamed VI and rue Rifai, centre Prestige, Souissi,

! Bakery/Café

-Paul : 1st: 82, avenue des Nations Unies, Agdal,   05 37 67 20 00.

2nd: MahajRiad, Hay Riad,   05 37 71 55 55.

3rd: The railway station Rabat-ville.

-Artisan du Pain:   City centre, avenue Al Melia, Hay Riad,  05 37 56 30 00.

-La Pause Gourmande (LPG):   Avenue FalOuldOumeir, Agdal,  05 37 67 20 67.

-Lina :   45, avenue Allal Ben Abdellah, centre-ville,   05 37 70 72 91.

-Abtal : 1st: 27, avenue Al Abtal, Agdal,   05 37 77 19 94.

2nd:

31, avenue Al Atlas, Agdal,  05 37 67 11 66.

-Oliveri :  Avenue de France, Rabat, Maroc ,

-Majestic:   14, avenue Allal Ben Abdellah, city center,   05 37 20 71 86.

-Maymana :  248, avenue Mohamed VI, Souissi, 05 37 65 23 70.

-La Comédie:   269, avenue Mohamed V, city center, 05 37 20 75 74.

-Le nôtre :  The corner of avenue Ahmed Rifaiand the   “ex route des Zaers”, Souissi,   Tel : 05 37 63 90 71.

Feeling lazy ?  Deliveries Pizza-hut  Domino’s Pizza  Latium  Luigi  Sushi box  Yoka sushi  California kitchen

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RAMADAN Holy Month

- What is Ramadan and why are we talking about it?

The holy month of Ramadan

traveling, pregnant, nursing

slightly. Commercial places,

is the ninth month of the

mothers, diabetic …

such as shops and banks,

Islamic calendar, during which Muslims fast -do not eat or drink- during the daytime (from sunrise to sunset). It lasts 29-30 days and is one of the five pillars of Islam. Fasting is obligatory for all Muslims who have reached age of puberty, except those who are ill,

Due to the fact that the Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, it was inevitable that Ramadan was going to fall during the summer months, for example this year WHOLE JULY 2014 !! This can affect normal local lifestyles and can reduce restaurant and bar facilities

may keep different hours (“Ramadan timetables”) to allow time for prayer and for breaking the fast at sunset. This may make some people avoid going to Islamic countries during Ramadan, but really it shouldn't.!

- What should you do as a foreigner in

Ramadan ?

If you’re non-Muslim you're not

get upset if they see you indulging. But

required to subject yourself to the fast.

really that’s a matter for the individual…

You can eat, drink, smoke (mmm not

good as a future doctor) and do all

other normal tourist things at the sites, in the town and everywhere else as normal. Just out of respect to local people, some tourists would try not to be eating or drinking in public places or smoking next to someone whom may be a smoker denying himself during the day. Try to be discreet; some folks can

- What is different from other months ?

Ramadan is really special period for

the sun has set and then gather around

Muslims. It is not only about fasting.

the table to take their first food and

During Ramadan, there is special

drink. It’s IFTAR TIME.

timetables for all establishments, whether hospitals, restaurants, shops or any other offices. Train timetables are the same. Public transports continue to run. Work starts later and ends earlier than usual (generally from 9am to 3pm) to allow people go prepare for the sunset meal. The faithful wait to hear confirmation from the local mosque that

As foreigner, this can be GOOD and NOT GOOD at the same time !

Why good? Ramadan will be

fruit, harira soup, boiled

which stays working for

a new experience for you at

eggs and of course mint tea

foreigners. Also alcohol will

all levels. You will notice all

and sweet Moroccan pastries

b e h a rd e r t o c o m e b y

the preparations, food

accepting a generous

outside the hotels. People

everywhere, empty streets

invitation from a Moroccan

can be more tense in the

during Iftar then becoming

student.

afternoon, as their bodies

crowded in the evening...

adjust to the lack of food/

Towards the end

drink during the day,

At the end of the month of

and there can be a

event, and the

Ramadan, Muslims around the

can make walking in

e v e n i n g s

world enjoy a 2-day holiday

the streets a bit more

known as "Aid al-Fiter”.

stops during Iftar, we

there is a more festive feel to the

particularly can be more celebratory a n d “ m a g i c ”.

tension in the air which

fraught. As the activity recommend you not to

Things can become

Why not good? If you’re not

go out 30min before

quite lively when everybody

doing Ramadan, finding

and 30min after Iftar. If you’re

goes out and young people

food is, of course possible,

the adventurous type,

even stay out till the latest

but harder than in normal

take some pictures with you

hours of the night. You can

days. Restaurants and cafés

and, only you in the main

of course try to “do

stop serving food at daytime.

avenue.

Ramadan” yourself, go at

Only supermarkets will be

least without food for a day,

open, and cooking will be

and there is the opportunity

the only solution if you don’t

to take part in the traditional

want to eat in McDonald’s,

“Iftar”, made of dates, dried

Wanna try Ramadan?

Majority of students who did exchange

Ramadan so that he allows you finish

in Rabat -July and August 2013 groups-

earlier. During the hottest part of the

tried Ramadan. And guess what?

day, stay in cool areas (indoors or in

They’re still alive. It was not that easy,

shade) and limit your physical activity in

but really funny at the end of the day.

general. Take a nap from 5pm waiting

Now they have good stories to tell to

call of prayer (gives starting for eating,

family and friends.

Iftar time 7pm). Eat slowly and go out

If you also want to try Ramadan, here are some tips: First, get up for “Sohur” to eat and drink water few minutes before the call of prayer (gives starting of fast, around 4am). Keep calm during whole day, tell your Chief of department you’re doing

for a walk with all the people outside. We wish you good luck; YES YOU CAN!

hop

feels like

SHOPPING

Let’s Go Shopping !

Tips :

You can usually buy your groceries from little shops all over the city.

One of the biggest and largest groups of supermarkets … Yo u ’ l l fi n d p re t t y much everything you need in here ! How to get to : Map

Not As big as Marjane, but it’s often nearby … It has all the necessities you’ll need for your daily life. How to get to : Map

You’re probably familiar with this international company, it even has it’s own products. How To get to : Map

Au derby

Antonelle

Location: - Rabat boutique 18 hyper marche marjane Hay Riad. Rabat

- 1 258 avenue Mohamed v. Rabat

Web site : http://www.auderby.ma

Location : Méga mall, km 4,2, avenue imam Malik, route des zaërs rabat

N° : 05 37 63 96 70

123

Location : Méga mall, km 4,2.avenue imam Malik, route des zaers, Rabat

N° : 05 37 63 68 30

Etam

Marwa

Location : 66 avenue fal ould oumeir, agdal, 10000 – Rabat

Location: 35, rue jbel elayachi angle avenue fal ould omair, 10000 – Rabat

N° : +212 537 68 68 84

N° : +212 537 67 36 65

Lacoste

Jules

Location : - Avenue imam Malik, 10000 Megamall, Rabat

- 38, avenue atlas - agdal, 10000 – Rabat

Location : - Agdal, Rabat

- Mega Mall, km 4,2, Avenue Imam Malik, Route des Zaërs Rabat

Rip Curl

Location: 5, Avenue Al Atlas, Résidence Youssef , 10090 – Rabat

N° : +212 537 77 78 63

Hugo Boss

Location: 4, avenue Al Atlas Rabat

N°: 0537 68 15 13

Springfield

Location : 89 avenue Fal Ould Oumeir, Agdal Rabat

N°: +212 5 37 77 12 62

Traditional Artefacts We all want a Souvenir !

! One thing that you will absolutely adore about Morocco is its beautiful hand made crafts (lamps, mirrors, jewelry, key-rings, candles… you’ll find it all!! ). You will be fascinated by the bold, unique and creative items you will find.

! Tips : 1 - Using a map or Google maps (if you have internet) might help you find these places easily or you can just ask people on the street.

2 - Try different buyers and bargain before buying, it’s a normal thing to do in the medina.

You can discover all these charming souvenirs and more by visiting the Medina, we’ll provide you with some adresses.

! !

Afric Bazar

131, rue des Consuls   10030 RABAT

Phone number : 05 37 70 40 26

Aquille D'or

80, rue des Consuls   10030 RABAT

Phone number: 06 69 79 97 56

Arts de Marrakech

387, avenue Mohammed V   10000 RABAT

Phone number : 05 37 73 30 33

Bazar Charki

83, rue Souk Sebbat   RABAT

Phone number : 06 55 65 81 16

Bazar ElMansouri

17, rue des Consuls   10030 RABAT

Phone number : 06 60 89 23 64

Bazar ElMansouri M'hamed

19, rue des Consuls   10030 RABAT

Phone number : 05 37 20 65 95

Au Ali bazar

11, avenue Al Marsa, les Oudayas  10000 RABAT

Phone number : 05 37 72 34 18

Bazar Al Moutaouakil

230, rue Souika   10030 RABAT

Phone number : 06 63 50 03 82

Bazar AlFath

186, rue des Consuls   10030 RABAT

Phone number : 06 61 56 48 56

Bazar Elkasbah

4, rue des Consuls   10030 RABAT

Phone number : 05 37 73 89 06

Bazar Essaouira

113, rue Souk Sebbat   RABAT

Phone number : 06 70 62 49 21

Bazar Fès

128, rue Souk Sebbat   RABAT

Phone number : 05 34 04 68 40

Bazar Petit Jean

46, avenue Abdelmoumen   10020 RABAT

Phone number : 05 37 73 15 31

Bazar Taghzout

43, rue Souk Sebbat   10030 RABAT

Phone number : 05 37 73 23 75

Bazar Ihihi

140, rue des Consuls   RABAT

Phone number : 06 62 26 81 09

Bazar Lmoukh

105, rue Souk Sebbat   10030 RABAT

Phone number : 05 37 70 92 16

Bazar Maryam

87, rue des Consuls   10030 RABAT

Phone number : 05 37 73 04 12

BECAUSE WE CARE ABOUT YOU ! All that handwork at the hospital and the stress of daily life must be real tough to handle. That’s why we invite you to have a break and take care of yourself. We’ve assembled a few beauty shops just for you to do that, so don’t hesitate, take a free weekend and make use of it by giving it a go.

Tip : Morocco Is known for it’s rich agriculture. Olive Oil, Argan Oil, Honey, and a mixture of fruits that will benefit your skin. Try finding out more about it while visiting the beauty shops.

TIME TO PAMPER YOURSELF

BE AU TY H

1. VANITY - Day Spa - Beauty Center - Hair Salon • Adress : 63, rue Oum Errabia, Rabat • Tel : (+ 212) (0)5 37 777 760

2. GLAMOUR - Day Spa - I Beauty Center - Hair Salon • Adress : 11, av Al Amir Fal Ould Oumeir, Agdal, Rabat • Tel : (+ 212) (0)5 37 777 760

6. CARAMELLA - Day Spa - Beauty Center - Hair Salon • Adress : 3, rue Raïs Marcil, Kébibat, Rabat • Tel : (+ 212) (0)5 63 734 629 7. City Spa • Adress : 49 rue Jabal Alayachi av Michlifen 2° floor, Agdal, Rabat • Tel : +212 5 37 67 57 01

8. Arsene Valere

3. FITNESS BEAUTÉ - Day Spa - Beauty Center Hair Salon

• Tel :(+ 212) (0) 5 37 68 38 75

• Adress : 2, rue Halab, appt. 1 Rabat

9. INSTITUT JADE - Day Spa - Beaty Center

• Tel : (+ 212) (0)5 37 260 617

• Adress : Souissi, Rabat Hilton

4. Perfect beauty • Adress : 29 impasses Al Adarissa, num 4 - Hassan, Rabat • Tel : +212 5 37 70 00 30 5. Jacques Dessange • Adress : 32, rue Tansift, Agdal, Rabat • Tel : (+ 212) (0)5 37 68 38 75

• Adress : 32, rue Tansift, Agdal!

• Tel : (+ 212) (0)5 37 674 840

10. CHEZ SAMIA - Day Spa - Beauty Center - Hair Salon • Adress : 6, rue Jazirat Al Arab, Rabat • Tel : (+ 212) (0)5 63 734 629

This is a very important and delicate part of the guide. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need a bank to change your money into Moroccan currency, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a must. Nevertheless, the choice of the bank is all up to you. We provide you with the adresses and phone numbers to get in touch with these banks. !

AttijariWafa Bank  Attijariwafa Bank is the largest bank in Morocco and the third largest in Africa. It was established after a merger between Banque Commerciale du Maroc and Wafabank and is headquartered in Casablanca.  Tip : Check the currency value in each bank, what it has to oﬀer, and if it’s hard to find or there at every corner before you choose your bank !

Agdal

Hay Riad

Souissi

Rabat 16 Novembre

Rabat Hay Riad

Rabat Ben Barka

Location: Angle Boulevard Ibn Aﬀane et Avenue Michlifen

Location: 16, Lot 29 N° 4. Hay Riad

Location: Avenue Mehdi Ben Barka, Secteur 1 Bloc 1 Lot 3

Tel: 05.37.67.57.39

Rabat Avenue de France

Location: 10, Angle Avenue de France et Oued Tensift

Tel: 05.37.71.35.75

Rabat Hay Riad El Arz

Location: 24, Lot N° 6, Avenue El Arz.

Tel: 05.37.71.20.04

Tel: 05.37.68.07.22

Rabat Hay Riad Ennakhil

Rabat Ibn Yassine

Location: 9, Avenue Bin El Widane.

Tel: 05.37.77.90.75

Location : Espace les Lauriers Angle Avenue Mehdi Ben Barka & Avenue Ennakhil

Tel: 05.37.56.63.27

Tel: 05.37.57.69.95

Rabat Souissi

Location: 155, Avenue Mohamed VI

Tel: 05.37.75.61.16

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Banque Populaire Du Maroc La Banque Centrale Populaire is a major bank in Morocco.! The bank maintains overseas offices in Germany, England, Canada, Spain, France, Gibraltar, Netherlands and Belgium.! The bank's name is abbreviated to BCP. Agdal

Souissi :

Hassan :

Location : Avenue de France Tel : 05.37.77.77.46

Takadoum Location : Avenue Al Haouz Tel : 05.37.75.93.20

Bab Jdid Location : 313, Avenue Mohamed V Tel : 05.37.73.23.80

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BMCI Agdal : Rabat Agdal (Open on Saturday) Location : Angle Rue Ouargha et Avenue de France Tel : 05.37.77.00.66

Rabat 7° Art (Western Union) Location : 19, Avenue Allal Ben Abdellah Tel : 05.37.21.65.60 Hay Riad :

Rabat Succursale (Western Union) Location : Angle Avenue Mohamed VI et Ibrahim Tadili, Route de Zaers Tel : 05.37.63.32.30

Océan : Rabat Avenue Abtal (Open on Saturday, Western Union) Location : Angle Avenue Al Abtal et Rue Oued Sebou Tel : 05.37.27.24.60 Rabat 16 Novembre Location : Angle Rue Oued Al Makhazine et Rue du 16 Novembre Tel : 05.37.67.59.08 dellah Location : 78, Avenue Allal Ben Abdellah Tel : 05.37.21.87.90

Rabat Hay R yad (Open on Saturday) Location : Lot 18, Parcelle N°6 Tel : 05.37.71.79.25 Ryad Nakhil (Open on Saturday, Western Union) Location : 6, Avenue Mehdi Ben Barka Tel : 05.37.57.62.80 Souissi :

Rabat Souissi (Open on Saturday) Location : 22, Avenue Mohamed VI angle Rue Sounboura Tel : 05.37.65.89.74

Rabat Mokawama (Open on Saturday, Western Union) Tel : 05.37.21.81.85 Rabat Océan (Western Union) Location : Angle Avenue Abdelkrim Khattabi et Rue Oslo Tel : 05.37.70.13.28

BMCE Agdal

Tel : 05.37.71.45.19/71.45.42

Rabat Tour Hassan Location : Avenue d’Alger Tel : 05.37.72.90.53/54

Rabat Riad Salam Location : Avenue Al Araar Tel : 05.37.57.87.39

Rabat Ibn Sina Location : 32, Avenue Michlifen Tel : 05.37.67.41.93/99

Rabat Hay Riad Nakhil Location : Avenue Annakhil Tel : 05.37.56.96.90

Rabat Haut Agdal Location : 16, Avenue Ibn Sina Tel : 05.37.67.38.74/75

Riad Chellah Location: 4, Avenue Mehdi Ben Barka Tel : 05.37.56.95.10/15

Rabat Agdal Location : 51, Avenue de France Tel : 05.37.77.61.13

Souissi

Hay Riad

Rabat Souissi Location : 2, Avenue Imam Malik Tel : 05.37.75.25.75

Rabat Hay Riad Location : Place Carré, Avenue Attine

Océan

Rabat Océan Location : 103, Avenue Abdelkrim Al Khattabi Tel: 05.37.72.78.30 Rabat Hay Al Mohit Location : Angle Avenue Abdelkrim Al Khattabi et Rue Bucarest Tel : 05.37.21.86.85/86/87/88 Hassan Centre d’affaires Rabat Location : 260, Avenue Mohamed V Tel: 05.37.72.34.43

EMBAS SI ES !

Where can I find Mine !

First of all, here’s a map to all the embassies : Map Algeria : 05 37 76 54 74 46, bd Tarik Ibn Ziyad 10010 Rabat

Canada : 05 37 68 74 00 13 Bis, rue Jâafar As Sadik, Agdal 10080 Rabat

Chile : 05 37 63 60 65 16, bd Al Amir Sidi Mohamed Rabat

China : 05 37 75 40 56 16, avenue Ahmed Balafrej -ex Al Fahs 10180 Rabat

Argentina : 05 37 75 51 20 4, bd Mehdi Benbarka -ex Béni Znassen 10100 Rabat Austria : 05 37 76 16 98 2, rue de Tiddas - ex Tedders, Hassan 10010 Rabat Azerbaijan : 05 37 67 19 15 3, rue Abou Hanifa Agdal Rabat

Bahrain : 05 37 63 35 00 318, rue Béni Hassane (Ambassador), rte. de Zaers km. 6,7 10170 Rabat

Bangladesh : 05 37 76 67 31 25, bd Tarik Ibn Ziyad 10010 Rabat

Belgium : 05 37 26 80 60 6, avenue Mohamed El Fassi -ex Marrakech, q. Tour Hassan 10000 Rabat

Brazil : 05 37 71 46 63 Avenue Aljacaranda, sect. 2, M10 Hay Riad 10100 Rabat

Bulgaria : 05 37 76 54 77 4, avenue Ahmed Lyazidi -ex Meknès 10001 Rabat

Burkina Faso : 05 37 67 55 12 7, rue Albouziri 10101 Rabat

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France : 05 37 68 97 00 3, rue Sahnoune 10090 Rabat

Germany : 05 37 21 86 00 7, rue Madnine 10000 Rabat Great Britain : 05 37 63 33 33 28, bd Al Amir Sidi Mohamed, Souissi 10170 Rabat

Greece : 05 37 63 89 75 Bd Mohammed VI -ex Imam Malik, km 5 10170 Rabat

Croatia : 05 37 63 88 24 73, rue Mernissa, Souissi Rabat 10180 Rabat

Czech Republic : 05 37 75 54 20 Bd Mohammed VI -ex Imam Malik Km 4,500, rue Aït Melloul 10100 Rabat

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Hungary : 05 37 75 07 57 17, bd Mohammed VI -ex Imam Malik, rue Ait Melloul, Souissi 10100 Rabat

India : 05 37 67 13 39 13, avenue de Michlifen, Agdal Rabat

Indonesia : 05 37 75 78 60 63, rue Béni Boufrah, rte des Zaers, km 6,5 - Souissi 10170 Rabat

Denmark : 05 37 66 50 20 14, Rue Tidders Angle Rue Roudana Hassan Rabat Dominican Republic : 05 37 71 59 05 3, Sector 6, Bloc E Avenue Mehdi Ben Barka Hay Riad Rabat

Egypt : 05 37 73 18 33 31, avenue d' Alger, Hassan 10020 Rabat

Finland : 05 37 65 87 88 145, rue Soufiane Ibn Ouahb, cité O.l.m 10180 Rabat

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Iran : 05 37 75 03 53 Av. Imam Malek, Rue Kadi Mohammad Achour Souissi Rabat

Italy : 05 37 21 97 30 2, rue Idriss Al Azhar 10020 Rabat

Japan : 05 37 63 17 82 39, avenue Ahmed Balafrej -ex Al Fahs, Souissi 10170 Rabat

Jordan : 05 37 75 11 27 65 villa Wafaa - cité OLM Souissi 10180 Rabat

Romania : 05 37 72 46 94 10, rue d' Ouazzane 10020 Rabat

Kuwait : 05 37 63 11 11 Bd Mohammed VI -ex Imam Malik, km 4,300 10170 Rabat

Russian Federation : 05 37 75 35 09 Bd Mohammed VI -ex Imam Malik, km 4 10100 Rabat

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Lebanon : 05 37 65 69 49 114 rue Abdelmalek Benmarouane q. Olm Souissi 10180 Rabat

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Saoudi Arabia : 05 37 63 30 00 322, bd Mohammed VI -ex Imam Malik 10170 Rabat

Libya : 05 37 63 18 71 Route Zair km 5,5, bd Mohamed VI , Souissi 10170 Rabat

Serbia : 05 37 75 22 01 23, bd Mehdi Benbarka -ex Béni Znassen, Souissi 10100 Rabat

Malaysia : 05 37 65 83 24 17, avenue Bir Kacem, Souissi 10100 Rabat

South Africa : 05 37 70 67 60 34, rue As Sâadiyne Hassan 10020 Rabat

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Mali : 05 37 75 91 25 7, rue Thami Lamdouar (Souissi) 10100 Rabat

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South Korea : 05 37 75 17 67 41, bd Mehdi Benbarka -ex Béni Znassen, Souissi 10100 Rabat

Spain : 05 37 63 39 00 Bd Aïn Khalouya, rte des Zaers km 5,3 Souissi 10170 Rabat

Sweden : 05 37 63 32 10 159, bd Mohammed VI -ex John Kennedy, Souissi 10180 Rabat

Malta : 05 37 75 08 97 12, rue Ghomara, Souissi 10000 Rabat Mexico : 05 37 63 19 69 6, rue Al Kadi Al Bribri 10170 Rabat Nigeria : 05 37 67 18 57 Hay Ryad, av. Al Haour sect. 7 A4 10100 Rabat

Norway : 05 37 76 40 84 9, rue de Khénifra, Hassan Rabat

Oman : 05 37 67 37 88 21, rue Hamzah, Agdal 10080 Rabat

Pakistan : 05 37 63 11 92 37, avenue Ahmed Balafrej -ex Al Fahs Souissi 10170 Rabat

Palestine : 05 37 76 98 07 10, rue d' Annaba 10020 Rabat

Poland : 05 37 77 11 73 23, avenue Oqba Bnou Nafiaa 10090 Rabat

Portugal : 05 37 75 64 46 5, rue Thami Lamdouar, Souissi 10100 Rabat

Sudan : 05 37 75 28 63 5, rue Ghomara Souissi 10180 Rabat

Peru : 05 37 72 32 36 16, rue d' Ifrane, Hassan 10010 Rabat

Romania : 05 37 72 46 94 10, rue d' Ouazzane 10020 Rabat

Sudan : 05 37 75 28 63 5, rue Ghomara Souissi 10180 Rabat

Peru : 05 37 72 32 36 16, rue d' Ifrane, Hassan 10010 Rabat

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Switzerland : 05 37 26 80 30 Square Berkane 10020 Rabat

Thailand : 05 37 63 46 03 33, rue Lalla Meriem, Suissi 10170 Rabat

The Netherlands : 05 37 21 96 00 40, rue de Tunis 10020 Rabat

Tunisia : 05 37 73 06 36 6, avenue de Abdelkrim Benjelloun -ex Fès 10010 Rabat

Turkey : 05 37 66 15 22 7, avenue Abdelkrim Benjelloun Rabat

Ukraine : 05 37 65 78 40 212, Rue Mouawya bnou Houdaig, q. O.L.M. 10180 Rabat

United Arab Emirates : 05 37 70 70 70 11, bd Al Alaouyine 10020 Rabat

United States of America : 05 37 76 22 65 2, avenue Mohamed El Fassi -ex Marrakech

Venezuela : 05 37 57 00 22 6, av. Attanoub, Hay Riad, Rabat

Speak Moroccan It’s not as hard as you’d imagine !!

Learning a new language ? Not exactly. To start oﬀ, Arabic language and Moroccan dialect are really hard to learn and remember ! Not to speak about the varsity of our terms !

No worries though ! We’ll provide you with some useful words that might come in handy in your daily life … Morocco is a Francophone country, so we’ll be giving French terms also. All you need now is to practice your new accent in front of a mirror and you’re good to go!

WHY ? WHETHER IT IS AT HOSPITAL, THE MERCHANT, OR IN THE STREET … KNOWING FEW WORDS WILL COME IN HANDY!

First thing to say ! English

Arabic

French

I don’t speak Arabic

Ma Tan hdarch bArbia

Je ne parle pas Arabe

Greetings ! English

Arabic

French

Hi, hello

Salam

Salut

Good morning

Sbah lkhir

Bonjour,

Good evening

Msa lkhir

Bonsoir

Good Night

Tasbah ala khir

Bonne nuit

Good bye

Baslama

Au revoir

Thank you

Choukran

Merci

Please

Aﬀak

S’il vous plait

How are you ?

Labas ?

Cava ?

Numbers Number

Arabic

Number

Arabic

Wahed

Saba

Jouj

Tmania

Tlata

Tsoud

Raba

Achra

Khamsa

100

Mya

Sitta

1000

Alf

Basics English

Arabic

French

English

Arabic

French

Yes

Naam/Ah

Oui

I don’t know

Ma araftch

Je ne sais pas

Non

I want

Brit

Je veux

Where?

Fin ?

Où ?

Wait

Tsanna

Attend

What ?

Chnou ?

Quoi ?

A lot

Bazaf

Beaucoup

Who ?

Chkoun ?

Qui ?

A Little Bit

Chouia

Peu

How ?

Kifach ?

Comment ?

Come here

Aji

Viens ici

Why ?

Aalach ?

Pourquoi?

You and Me

Nta ou ana

Toi et moi

When ?

Wa9tach ?

Quand ?

Eat, drink

Koul, chrab

Manger , boire

How much ?

Chhal ?

Combien ?

Sleep

Naass

Dormir

At The Hospital English

Arabic

French

English

Arabic

French

Hospital

Sbitar

Hopital

Disease

Marad

Maladie

Doctor

Tbib

Medecin

Patient

Mrid

Patient

Sick

Mryd

Malade

Surgery

Amalya, ftih

Chirurgie

Nurse

Farmly

Infirmier

Medicine

Dwa

Médicament

Pain

Lehrik

Douleur

Vaccine

Talkih

Vaccin

Practical ! English

Arabic

French

English

Arabic

French

Train station

Gare

Toilette, mirhad

Toilette

Aeroport

Matar

Aéroport

Entry

Dkhoul

Entrée

Restaurant

Mtaam, restaurant

Restaurant

Exit

Khrouj

Sortie

Bank

Banka,

Banque

Money

Flouss

Argent

Hotel

Change

Sarf

Monnaie

You May Hear ! English

Arabic

French

English

Arabic

French

Thanks to god

Hamdoulah

Dieu merci

The blond

Za3ra

La blonde

Congratulation

Mabrouk

Felicitation

The Beauty

Zzin

Joli ( e)

The Foreign

Gaoury ( a)

L’étranger ( e)

I love you

Tan brik

Je t’aime

Honey

Hbiba

Cherie

Kiss

Boussa

Bisou

Last but not Least ! English

Arabic

French

Scopians

Ahssan nass fi al alam

Scopians

QUOTES

From our past Incomings.

Maria, Germany « I just arrived at home, finally.

Thank you ever much for everything. It was an AMAZING month, I've got to know so nice people and made so beautiful experiences. You are welcome here in Germany whenever you want.

I already miss you »

Oriol, Spain (Catalonia) « Thank you for everything, it was the best experience that I had in my life and all because of you I hope to see u very soon and u know that u're invited here whenever you want!

I miss u already!! »

Maja, Croatia « .... I have to say it was a wonderful and special month and a pleasure to meet you all! I'm so happy for the new friends I have. Thank you guys for everything, I already miss you and Morocco and really hope to see you again in Croatia or wherever!

Inshallah… »

Agnieszka, Poland « Hey everyone! Finally after 2 days of travelling I am at home. It's 38C I think I brought Morocco to Poland... Thank you all for a wonderful month and I hope to see you soon.

Kisses :))) »

Yassmine, Tunisia « Entrain d’écouter Babylone, me remémorant les magnifiques moments passés dans ce pays frère et finissant d’écrire mon carnet de voyage… »

Rokas, Lithuania « We all will miss you guys. You as a LC did wonderful job. I had my best exchanges , and i don't think anyone can beat that. Thank you for your friendliness. I did feel like at home ! Traveling is not about the country , is about people you meet. ! »

Fabio, Brazil « Unfortunately, today is the last day of my internship. I really enjoyed the hospital, the surgeries, the culture, the food, the wine and most importantly, the Moroccan people. Thanks for all. Of course I learned something with everyone who I met here. I only have to thank for all that you did for me »

Reem, Egypt « Morocco .... quite a unique country . It is the cultural blend between east and west , put together in one place. The sense of fusion between modern and antique. Glad to have been granted splendid moments of exploration in landscapes like none other, of adjoining the simple kindhearted Moroccan people. A month to always remember »

Victor, Columbia « Best Exchange group ever! I wanna say I’m so happy I met my Moroccan friends and the amazing incoming I stay with in Rabat, it was definitively one of my best experience in this 25th years of living! we'll continue being friends for long time! »

Karolina, Lithuania « It was the best exchange ever! This month was amazing miss all of you! »

Mariem, Tunisia « Aaaaah les marocains <3 »

Toni, Spain « How to put it..? In morocco "I'VE DISCOVERED SOMETHING AMAAAZZZIIING!!!" XD »

! Wow! Came A long way didn’t we! All we can do now is wish you best of luck and hope you enjoy your stay as much as possible. Remember, if you wonder about anything, don’t hesitate to ask your contact person, he’s there for you all the time. Well, best regards :D. SCOPE Team Rabat.