Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Responsible Trekking
Morocco is being developed as a walking destination, but many regions remain remote -
and susceptible to the cultural and environmental impact of tourism. Many travellers return
home warmed and heartened by Berber hospitality, but as visitor numbers increase so too
does the pressure on locals. In response, travellers should adopt an appropriate code of be-
haviour.
WORDS TO TREK BY
Even just a few words in a foreign language can make a big difference to your experience. The follow-
ing words may be helpful on these treks. (A) indicates Arabic, (B) indicates Berber; other useful Arabic
and Berber words can be found in the Glossary.
adfel
(B) - snow
azib
(B) - seasonal shelter for shepherds
adrar
(B) - mountain (plural
idraren
)
brhel
(A) - mule
afella
(B) - summit
hâba
(B) - ravine
agdal
(B) - pasture (also
aougdal
)
iferd
(B) - lake
aghbalu
(B) - water spring
ifri
(B) - cave
ain
(A) - water spring
jebel
(A) - mountain or hill
aman
(B) - water
kerkour
(B) - cairn
anzar
(B) - rain
taddart
(B) - house
argaz
(B) - man
talat
(B) - dried-up ravine/watercourse
asserdoun
(B) - mule
tamada
(B) - lake
assif
(B) - watercourse, river
tigm
(B) - house
azaghar
(B) - plane/plateau (also
izwghar
)
tizi
(B) - mountain pass
Cross-Cultural Considerations
Dress
The way you dress is important, especially among remote mountain people, who remain
conservative. In villages, wear buttoned shirts or T-shirts and not sleeveless vests, which
