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Old 23rd May 2007, 17:39
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DLT1939
 
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Marrakech

Also just returned from Morocco with a group of 6 light a/c and echo much of what has already been said. Recommend you get a Shell card for fuel to avoid the Marrakech lust for Dirham cash. Fes fuelling is much easier with
Euro cash accepted and Fes is altogether a much nicer destination. Parking at Marrakech is a long way (800m) from the terminal without transport unless you have expensive handling or meet a friendly apron van.

VFR charts are out of print, but all the AIS's have them and the VFR guide which lists the co-ordinates of the points - already helpfully listed on the forum. AIS at Marrakech were happy for us to photocopy their chart.

Avoid declaring pax if possible as charges for them can double the otherwise reasonable landing fees.

An old version of the Moroccan AIP is available at:

http://www.onda.ma/ONDA/Fr/Espaces/E...+en+projet.htm

but still seems valid. There is no terminal radar so all IFR arrivals/departures are procedural and constant position reporting is required. VFR flights are easily fitted in.
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