WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION
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COMMISSION FOR INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS OF OBSERVATION
TASK TEAM ON COMPETENCIES
First Session
(TT-Comp-1)
Casablanca, Morocco, 10-13 November 2014 / CIMO/TT-Comp-1/INF. 4
(aa.IX.2014)
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Original: ENGLISH ONLY

LOCAL INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS

  1. Venue and Dates

The meeting will be held in Casablanca, Moroccoat the address given below,from 10 to 13 November 2014.

Address:Direction de la Météorologie Nationale (DMN), En face de la préfecture Hay Hassani et à côté de la résidence AL FIRDAOUS, EL Oulfa, Casablanca, Casablanca, MOROCCO

Telephone:+212 (0) 5 22 654900

Fax:+212 (0) 5 22 9032 55

  1. Local Coordinator

The contact details of the local coordinator of the workshop are given below:

Name:Mr. Rabia MERROUCHI

Address:Division Des Systèmes d’Information/ STTD

Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, Casablanca, Morocco

Telephone:+212 (0)522 65 48 32 GSM: +212 (0) 6 61 47 31 72

Fax:+212 (0)5 22 90 3255

E-mail:

  1. Accommodation

The nearest hotels from meeting place hotels are those of the business area (IBIS MAAROUF SIDI ($ 66US) and Zenith Hotel ($ 100)), but hotels in the Bay of Ain Diab are also very close (less than 1.5 euro by Taxi) and has the advantage of being located in a animated area with famous restaurants and a beautiful view on sea...

  1. Entry Visa for Morocco

It is recommended that international participants start the process for getting an entry visa for Morocco, if it is required. The contact details for all participants will be forwarded to Mr.Rabia Merrouchi, the local organizer in Casablanca, who can be contacted at n case of any questions regarding visas.For more information please visit:

Below table shows the countries whose nationals are exempted from visa:

  1. Transportation Between Airport and the Hotel or DMN

From the Airport to the Casa Oasis Station

All international participants are expected to arrive at the Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca. To get from the airport (AEROPORT Med V)into Casablanca, take the train toCasa Oasis Station (L’OASIS). A second class ticket from the airport to Casa Oasis Station costs 40 Dirhams (approx. 4€) and a first class ticket 60 Dirhams (approx. 6€). Trains depart hourly and the last train leaves the airport at 11:45pm. For more information and timetable please visit:

From the Casa Oasis Station to the Hotel

When you get off the train at Casa Oasis Station (L’OASIS), take the Red Taxi to the hotel which will costs about 30 Dirhams (approx. 3€).

  1. Currency Exchange

The official currency of Morocco is the Moroccan Dirham, denoted as MAD or Dhs. The Moroccan Dirham is composed of 100 centimes; notes are available in denominations of (Dhs) 200, 100, 50, 25,and 20, all in new and old varieties and coins are available in denominations of (Dhs) 10, 5, 2 and 1, or 50, 20, 10 and 5 centimes. There areseveral types of 10 and 5 Dirham coins in circulation. Below are the approximate exchange rates for Euro and US Dollars.

1 USD = 8.50 Dhs
1 EUR = 11.15 Dhs
  1. Climate

The mean conditions in Casablanca in November are as follows:

Max Daytime Temperature °C / :21°C (70°F)
Min Night-time Temperature °C / :11°C (52°F)
Hours of Sunshine (Daily) / :6 Hours per day
Hours of Daylight (Daily) / :10 Hours per day
Days with some Rainfall / :9 Days
Monthly Rainfall (mm) / :52 mm
Sea Temperature (°C) / :19°C (68°F)
  1. Time Zone

In November, there is no time difference between local time in Casablanca and the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

  1. Voltage

The voltage in morocco is 220-240V and the plug shape is French type, illustrated below. If your appliances plug has a different shape, you may need a plug adapter.

  1. Emergency Contact Person

Name:Mr. RABIA MERROUCHI

Mobile:+212 (0) 6 614731 72

Telephone:+212 (0)5 22 65 4900

E-mail:

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