FAQ https://kamkamdunes.com Kam Kam Dunes Desert Camp Morocco Sat, 17 Apr 2021 05:55:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.9 https://kamkamdunes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-ico-32x32.jpg FAQ https://kamkamdunes.com 32 32 Traveling in a regular car to Kam Kam Dunes https://kamkamdunes.com/travelling-in-a-regular-car/ https://kamkamdunes.com/travelling-in-a-regular-car/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:34:44 +0000 https://staging-kamkamdunes.kinsta.cloud/?p=2531 “Afriquia” petrol station in Merzouga is the only meeting point. Meet our guide there. Once you reach there, he will guide you to a car park to park your car in a safe hand. You will travel to Kam Kam […]

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“Afriquia” petrol station in Merzouga is the only meeting point. Meet our guide there. Once you reach there, he will guide you to a car park to park your car in a safe hand. You will travel to Kam Kam Dunes from there in a 4×4 car transfer. The very next day, you will be again provided a transfer that will help you drive back to the car park to collect your car.

We wish to make this one day in your life memorable by all means.  While each desert has its unique beauty, Sahara desert, the hot and biggest of all is full of exceptional magnificence. The average temperature of this hottest desert is 30 degree C while it can reach up to 58 degree ºC as well. However, despite this hot climate, people enjoy everything this desert has to offer. And the temperature falls dramatically at night which can be as low as -6 degree Celcius.

Finally, enjoy the night atmosphere of the Sahara Berber region staying at the cozy stylish tent of Kam Kam Dunes. Built with organic dromedary leather this is not just an exclusive tent rather it is also equipped with a dining tent and chill out area that will allow you to enjoy the view of Erg Chebbi desert at the fullest. Each tent has a private bathroom with a hot water facility. Kam Kam Suites is another great option for the big family. If you want to have the feeling of being lost inside the desert, suites are always the best option for that.

Wish you the best and most adventurous trip ever!

 

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Travel Insurance https://kamkamdunes.com/travel-insurance/ https://kamkamdunes.com/travel-insurance/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:30:52 +0000 https://staging-kamkamdunes.kinsta.cloud/?p=2525 Travel insurance is essential for independent and courageous families. In fact, it is a mandatory part of traveling if you wish to make the journey safe and fruitful. We always pray and wish to have a safe and cheerful trip. […]

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Travel insurance is essential for independent and courageous families. In fact, it is a mandatory part of traveling if you wish to make the journey safe and fruitful. We always pray and wish to have a safe and cheerful trip. However, things can go wrong anytime. And this is when this Insurance comes into a big help.

It definitely safeguards travelers against incurring the medical cost. However, this is not the only advantage of it. Rather it does more than that. This Insurance safeguards you against all other emergencies including loss of a passport. So, if you are a travel lover, you must ensure to have this insurance to make the journey much comfortable.

World Nomads travel insurance, a renowned organization has been designed by travelers for travelers, to make your journey amazing by covering the essentials.  This organization can help you in any situation even though you run out of the travel insurance or else leave it at home by mistake.

World Nomads offer different insurance policies and here is a list of things covered by them.

  • Medical repatriation
  • Travel accidents
  • Pregnancy
  • Terrorism
  • Death overseas
  • Baggage lost
  • Stolen Passport, credit cards
  • Trip cancellation
  • Delayed baggage

Which all things can be covered by your insurance entirely depends on the Insurance type you will buy.

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Stomach illness https://kamkamdunes.com/stomach-illness/ https://kamkamdunes.com/stomach-illness/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:30:23 +0000 https://staging-kamkamdunes.kinsta.cloud/?p=2523  Morocco is an amazing place to offer lifelong experience. However, it comes with some cons as well.  And stomach illness is very common of them. Moroccan cuisine is one of the finest in the world – with popular dishes like […]

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 Morocco is an amazing place to offer lifelong experience. However, it comes with some cons as well.  And stomach illness is very common of them. Moroccan cuisine is one of the finest in the world – with popular dishes like tajine or couscous. But, you must stay away from some food and drinks to stay fit and healthy.

What to avoid during a trip:

  • Tap water
  • Cookies from carts
  • Street food vendors
  • Fruit and vegetables
  • Salads

Gastrointestinal infections can be prevented by following a golden rule: Boil it, Cook it, Peel it, or else Forget it! And you should definitely opt for the second one on a vacation to keep diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach illness, and belly cramps like issues at the bay. 

“About 40% of all travelers are affected by the unpleasant disturbances of the digestive tract between the third and the ninth day of travel.” (Travel Guide Marrakech, 2019) 

As per the statements, it’s tough to remember and identify the location and start of the infection. But, most of the time, consequences appear from the third to the ninth day and sometimes can appear once arrival at home.

As the Laboratoire de Microbiologie in France in their Review Staphylococcus aureus and food poisoning mentions: “The pathogenesis of bacteria causing food-borne poisoning depends on their capacity to produce toxins after ingestion” it’s almost impossible to isolate where the focus came from.

The infection spreads easily and from anywhere. So, we at Kam Kam Dunes always suggest using the hand sanitizer to maintain hygiene.

Kindly note that the traveler’s intoxication is different from a restaurant food intoxication where all the clients get the gastrointestinal illness at the same time.

In any case, if you are feeling bad or have stomach illness after 2-3 days, we recommend you to see a doctor.

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Electricity & Hygiene rules in Morocco https://kamkamdunes.com/electricity-hygiene-rules/ https://kamkamdunes.com/electricity-hygiene-rules/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:29:56 +0000 https://staging-kamkamdunes.kinsta.cloud/?p=2521 Staying healthy and fit during a trip can make the trip even more fruitful. Even a small health issue like runny nose too can ruin the trip. If you have already booked a travel Insurance, that is very good. However, […]

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Staying healthy and fit during a trip can make the trip even more fruitful. Even a small health issue like runny nose too can ruin the trip. If you have already booked a travel Insurance, that is very good. However, it is designed to resolve an issue and not to prevent anything. And we all know that prevention is better than cure. It is true that everything can’t be controlled. But, there are many things that can be checked beforehand. So, try following some simple electricity and hygiene rules during your trip. And it will make the trip brilliant.

Electricity and hygiene rules:

Electricity is like Spain, France or Italy.

220 v, sockets

Hygiene tips during a trip:

  • Always look for bottled drinking water and use that for teeth washing as well.
  • Avoid ice for better reasons.
  • If you love to drink juice or any other liquid, always enquire if they have added water in it.
  • Always eat peeled fruit.
  • Do not eat lettuce or salad that you suspect may have been washed with running water.
  • Stay away from eating anything raw.
  • Always carry a clinix, or a roll of toilet paper, so it can pass.
  • Use Hand Sanitizer Gel frequently.
  • Avoid big meals and raw meat, all well done.

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Plane & Passport customs in Morocco https://kamkamdunes.com/plane-passport/ https://kamkamdunes.com/plane-passport/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:29:09 +0000 https://staging-kamkamdunes.kinsta.cloud/?p=2519 IMPORTANT PASSPORT CUSTOMS FOR TRAVELERS TO ENTER MOROCCO: ALWAYS ENSURE TO STAMP YOUR BOARDING PASS (PRINTED AT HOME) FROM THE CHECK-IN DESK. ALSO, ENSURE THAT YOUR BOARDING PASS IS STAMPED BY THE AIRLINE BEFORE HEADING TOWARDS THE SAFETY CONTROL. Non-Moroccan […]

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Normal 0 false false false EN-IN X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 IMPORTANT PASSPORT CUSTOMS FOR TRAVELERS TO ENTER MOROCCO: ALWAYS ENSURE TO STAMP YOUR BOARDING PASS (PRINTED AT HOME) FROM THE CHECK-IN DESK. ALSO, ENSURE THAT YOUR BOARDING PASS IS STAMPED BY THE AIRLINE BEFORE HEADING TOWARDS THE SAFETY CONTROL. Non-Moroccan visitors always should carry their current passport to avoid any issue. However, the visa requirement is optional and it depends on your nationality. Very few countries require carrying a visa, please check Visa information prior the arrival in Morocco. As per 2020, a visa is not required by the Spanish citizens to enter Morocco. Here are some entry requirements and customs in Morocco that you should follow. Passport customs to enter Morocco:

·        Check that your passport includes an expiry date after the date of travel while arriving in Morocco. A paper must be filled at the entrance and exit of the Country. Also, it is vital that the PROFESSION box matches the arrival and departure.

·     As a visitor, you will be allowed 90 days of entry upon their arrival. Anyways, you can extend this if required. But this will be time taking process.

·        In case you have children traveling with you on your passport, affix a photo of your child in the passport.

Follow these tips strictly, otherwise, your entry to Morocco can get denied anytime.

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Begging in Morocco https://kamkamdunes.com/begging/ https://kamkamdunes.com/begging/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:28:16 +0000 https://staging-kamkamdunes.kinsta.cloud/?p=2517 Poverty is everywhere in the world and Morocco is not an exception. And this is why begging is practiced there as well. So, you must be ready to witness this unfortunate practice in the beautiful place of Morocco too. People […]

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Poverty is everywhere in the world and Morocco is not an exception. And this is why begging is practiced there as well. So, you must be ready to witness this unfortunate practice in the beautiful place of Morocco too. People asking for help stretching their hands are a very common thing there. However, not all beggars are genuine. Especially the able-bodied persons are not at all in need. They are actually fake and begging is practiced by them as a daily job.

You can consider giving them loose change if you have. But, try ignoring persistent begging in case you have refused once. Just ignore them and move on.

You need to deal with different types of beggars in Morocco. For example, child beggars. The children are used for this purpose. They are taught to ask for money and the parents wait somewhere. The problem is most of us can’t resist ourselves from helping them. Also, sometimes you will notice some children are very pushy and they will follow you.

Also, try ignoring the able-bodied people who do begging for no reason.

 But, you can help the handicapped beggars who are in actual need. They do it as they do not have any other opportunities to earn their daily bread.

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Does ramadan affect tourists in Morocco https://kamkamdunes.com/ramadan/ https://kamkamdunes.com/ramadan/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:27:45 +0000 https://staging-kamkamdunes.kinsta.cloud/?p=2515 Visiting Morocco during Ramadan, its almost as any other month for the tourism. Even that some things needs to be considered. This holiday is concluded as Eid al-Fitr. The Moroccans being a Muslim country celebrate this festival greatly. The Muslims […]

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Visiting Morocco during Ramadan, its almost as any other month for the tourism. Even that some things needs to be considered.

This holiday is concluded as Eid al-Fitr. The Moroccans being a Muslim country celebrate this festival greatly. The Muslims observe fasting during this time from sunset to sunrise. They refrain from eating, drinking, and smoking between sunrise and sunset. Also, changes are made in the shop opening and closing time. The restaurants too serve meals lately. But, it is still worth visiting Morocco during Ramadan. And if you are planning to make a trip to Morocco during this time, note down some changes in Morocco as compared to other times of the year.

  • The shops usually do not open before 11-12 PM and close soon. And they will reopen the business again after ftour which means their breakfast at 9.00 PM.
  • You may find difficulty in getting alcohol during this time.
  • Restaurants generally serve dinner after 8.30 PM and may have more waiting time.
  • Transport could be less frequent.

Fasting is observed from dusk till dawn which is usually from 4 AM to 7.30 PM. So, if you are a non-Muslim, try not to eat, drink or smoke in a public place. People will definitely not abuse you or throw stones at you. But they may be a bit offended. However, you can always eat or drink in front of the guide as they are used to non-Muslim tourists during Ramadan.

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Mobile phones and signal at the desert https://kamkamdunes.com/mobile-phones/ https://kamkamdunes.com/mobile-phones/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:27:26 +0000 https://staging-kamkamdunes.kinsta.cloud/?p=2513 Staying connected during travel is vital. And if you are planning for a trip to Morocco, this should not be an exception. But, using your home network in Morocco is really costly. And this is why most of the tourists […]

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Staying connected during travel is vital. And if you are planning for a trip to Morocco, this should not be an exception. But, using your home network in Morocco is really costly. And this is why most of the tourists prefer to use a local SIM card for their mobile phones to stay in touch with other family members. Here are some important pieces of information regarding this.

  • Morocco has mainly 3 large mobile network operators and those are Maroc Telecom, Inwi, and Orange. Most of them offer similar deals. However, we recommend you opt for the Orange SIM card. As this is the only one to provide a bit of 3G signal in the desert and Merzouga area as well.
  • Maroc Telecom is the largest mobile network of the mentioned three here. They offer good services. However, it may cost you a bit more and the 3G signal at the desert is very low.
  • Orange is the second largest network in Morocco. This one too has good coverage in most of the places. And it will cost you around MAD 200. We recommend this network since it has more chance to get network internet at the desert.
  • Inwi is the smallest of the three mobile networks. This SIM card is perfect if you belong to the Asian countries.
  • Airport and Tobacco kiosks are the best places to buy a SIM card.

Note: The tourists are required to show their passport to buy Mobile phones SIM card in Morocco. Also, the seller will take a picture of your passport. This is nothing but a rule in Morocco.

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What is the currency in morocco https://kamkamdunes.com/currency/ https://kamkamdunes.com/currency/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:26:54 +0000 https://staging-kamkamdunes.kinsta.cloud/?p=2510 If you have planned a trip to the beautiful place of Morocco, you must be aware of the Moroccan currency Dirham beforehand (MAD). Dirham is a closed currency. That is, the tourists can buy this currency only after arriving in […]

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If you have planned a trip to the beautiful place of Morocco, you must be aware of the Moroccan currency Dirham beforehand (MAD). Dirham is a closed currency. That is, the tourists can buy this currency only after arriving in Morocco. And, it is considered illegal to carry Dirham to Morocco from any other countries.

Roughly, 1 Euro = 11 dirham and 1 USD = 10 dirham.

This is the exchange rate. This rate may fluctuate anytime. However, Moroccan currency dirham actually does not change radically in a day or month.

The best place to convert your money is the Airport and ATMs. ATMs are located here and there.  And this is the easiest way to get your money converted. Though, you should be ready to provide some small fee for that.

  • The notes are available in the denomination of 20dh, 50dh, 100dh, 200dh, and so on.
  • The coins are available in the denomination of 1dh, 2dh, 5dh, and 10 dh.

Most of the restaurants and big shopping places accept credit cards. Also, Euros are accepted by many of the Moroccans. You are suggested to carry some change as tipping or ‘Bakhsheesh’  are very popular there. Most of the services include tipping. So, you must be ready for that. In the southen part of Merzouga there are few places where accept credit card, we recommend to bring cash when travelling to Erfoud, Merzouga and the High Atlas.

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Morocco tour Guides & Drivers https://kamkamdunes.com/guides-drivers/ https://kamkamdunes.com/guides-drivers/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:26:30 +0000 https://staging-kamkamdunes.kinsta.cloud/?p=2508 Regulations administer vehicle, guides & drivers licensed to work with tourists in Morocco. They should follow the stated rules. And make sure the driver along with the vehicle is registered before starting the journey. Also, ensure that they are carrying […]

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Normal 0 false false false EN-IN X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Regulations administer vehicle, guides & drivers licensed to work with tourists in Morocco. They should follow the stated rules. And make sure the driver along with the vehicle is registered before starting the journey. Also, ensure that they are carrying the associated permits with them. Kam Kam Dunes guides are freelancers that we trust them from the last 7 years. We ensure they have a lisence, insurance and tourism travel permit. The guides & drivers are stopped and checked by the Police at checkpoints regularly for the correct paperwork. Guides are licensed according to district and activity: ie: mountain guides, Marrakech city guides, etc. False guides are very common in Morocco. And you are suggested to stay away from them for better reasons.  The drivers are very skillful and they can guide you on the trip perfectly. A false guide is someone who does not have the tourism lisence. Remember, the false guide will be very persistent and you need to be a bit strict to refuse their offer. Also, you can take the help of the nearby policeman if required. However, Fes and Marrakech are really beautiful and there are lots to know about these places. So, we recommend you hire a licensed guide for these two places. The guides can better explain to you about the history and architecture of Fes and Marrakech. The guide will earn a commission on anything that you buy. So, make that very clear at the beginning of your tour that what if you are interested to shop anything.

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