As a visitor/traveller to Morocco we believe that you have an important role as a responsible traveller. Balthazar
Tours aim to provide a framework for Responsible Tourism but your choices and actions before, during and after your holiday
have considerable part to play. |
Some of the issues that you might
want to consider during your travels are as follows: |
Environmental issues Waste disposal systems in Morocco are
ill equipped to deal with the increased pressures that tourism brings. Where possible remove the wrapping of packaged
goods before you leave and pick up your litter as you would at home (bottles, cans, plastic, cigarette butts). |
Please don’t buy
products that exploit wildlife or aid the destruction of species or habitats. |
Environmentally friendly detergents
and shampoos for hand and hair washing are widely and will help to keep valuable fresh water supplies, rivers, streams and
the sea free from pollution. Your soap may end up polluting someone else's drinking water. |
Remember that in the mountains and
desert areas fresh water is a very precious and should not be wasted, so use a minimum for showering and washing.
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Where no toilet facilities are available
please bury your waste and make sure it is never near a water source.
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Economic issues
Our aim is to put as much back into the
local communities that we visit as possible. |
We suggest that you:
1. Buy locally
made crafts and support local skills. Be conscious of the price you pay, try not to buy on price but on value to you: bargaining
for a lower price for both souvenirs and services is the accepted and expected custom, but don't drive a hard bargain
just for the sake of it. |
2. Try the local food and specialities.
Many rural areas around the world are under threat from a reduction in their agricultural base and by eating locally produced
goods you will help the local farmers as well as the local economy. |
Local standards of living are often
very different to our own, so it is important to understand that as a traveller your economic power can be great and should
be used to benefit local communities. |
Social issues Travellers to small communities can easily
find themselves offending the local people. Learning a little of the local language (typically Berber), customs and
taking note of the dress codes can help reduce these barriers. |
Please always ask permission before
taking pictures of people or ceremonial occasions. If people seem uncertain then please do not take a picture.
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If you would like to donate or
contribute to local communities in Morocco please speak to us at Balthazar Tours and we can point you in the right direction.
We support a number of charitable organizations. You may also wish to consider bringing reference books in any language
or school supplies. |
As a visitor to Morocco
it is important to remember that your holiday destination is someone else's home so please consider the benefits of Responsible
Tourism in helping communities benefit from your visit. |
