Going to Casablanca, Marrakesh, Tunis. Any advice?

[RAPA Pilot]

Searched Night stop forum to no avail.
Any advice on Hotac, ground handling,fueling, catering, do's and don'ts etc would be great.
Thanks,
RAPA

[NuName]

For Tunis use Tunisavia, contact Ayari Mabrouk, Chef de Exploitation, he will look after you. They have their own VIP access to the airport, very helpful and friendly. They will also help you with your other North African destinations. Hammamet is only 50 mins away and is much nicer to stay in, Phenicia Hotel has a great al a cart restaurant.

[NuName]

If you do go to Hammamet, Sammy and Anis in the British Bar will take good care of you.

[Pilocol]

Hi NuName ... remember we did the same trip some years ago ???
If anyone has the knowledge is this guy (NuName) take his word for it ..

Keep it safe ..

[NuName]

Hi Pilocol, remember it well, good trip. Maybe we get to do another sometime.

[WSUshox]

Was in Marrakesh a couple of months ago for the Aero Morroco Airshow. Stayed at the Sofitel. Nice place. Then up to Rabat. No problems.

[LGW Vulture]

RAPA - do a search with "Casablanca" on this forum and you'll get the answers you need.

[potatowings]

Marrakech

Had terrible service at the Sofitel, would recommend Le Meridean.

Take fuel on arrival if you can since it took us over 2 hours to get it.

Catering is best from the hotel.

[RAPA Pilot]

Thanks for the replies.
ATC into Cassablanca was fine. The descent was given in good time.We were initially vectored then told to either self position for the ILS of take a visual, what ever we wanted. We took the visual. And they were good on the ground too. It is a very busy airport but it all worked out. We used Stars Aviation services. They were great, better than some European handlers. A good VIP lounge. Kamal is the main man, exellent english and he sorted us out perfectly when we had a sudden change of plans as is the clients want. We fuelled straight away on arrival as we were told that mornings were a nightmare. Handling bill was high but they sorted out a hotac and transfers. We stayed at the Maridian. It was in the centre next to the madina but we werent that impressed with the area. I'd recommend staying on the Boulevard sidi Mohammed as there are a lot more bars and cafes there. But of course you have to have a beer at Ricks Bar otherwise you haven't been to Cassablanca.

[capt.sparrow]

In Casablanca make sure you get a little red car (Taxi) and ask the driver to step on it! Better than a rollercoaster! Seriously though ask the handlers to sort out a real car for the crew....

[RAPA Pilot]

Marrakesh:
It was only a 25 minute flight to RAK. Couldnt quite understand the local ATC but managed to understand that we were No1 so self positioned for a visual. Took fueling no problem as we were advised that on Sunday morning it got very busy, and it was!! Used Stars Aviation Services again who were very helpful. Catering was good and on time. We booked our own hotac and stayed in the Kenzi Manara which was exellent and only 15 minutes from the airport, Stars arranged the transfers ok. Much nicer in Marrekesh, set up for tourists. Certainly the best stopover on this trip so far.