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Ramadan

Ramadan is the Islamic month of fasting, and Muslims are required to refrain from eating, drinking and smoking from dawn to sunset. Regardless of whether you are trekking with a commercial group or organising the trip yourself, you should, out of respect for Moroccans, avoid eating, smoking or drinking in public places during the day. Visitors often wonder about the effects of Ramadan and whether it is wise to go trekking or climbing at this time.

The village of Islane (Routes 1-3)

If you are travelling with a large commercially organised party, then Ramadan will probably have very little effect on your trip. You may be aware of the local staff getting up early (before sunrise) to eat and drink and then gathering together with other Moroccans at sunset to drink askif or harira (soup) and eat dates and some bread. In addition, you'll observe them not eating, drinking or smoking during the day. As your in-country travel will be pre-organised, minibuses should be there for you at the appointed time.