Updated March 08, 2013
For information, the way from hotel to the IP Casablanc is well served by the Tramway. Participants can have nice Walk from the Hotel to the Tram station for 5 to 10 minutes.
Tramy services starts 5h30 morning until 22h30 night.
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To facilitate your trip and participation in the ISCB AFRICA Morocco 2013
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Novotel Casablanca City Center Hotel
Located in the center of Casablanca just a short walk from the Casa Port train station at the heart of the business district, 4-star Novotel offers an unrivalled view of the Hassan II Mosque and the port of Casablanca. The Mohammed V Airport lies 19 miles (30 km) and 30 minutes away. Transfer by limousine can be arranged.
Guests also enjoy free WIFI throughout the hotel and tea and coffee making facilities in your room. Relax and unwind in the Delight lounge, bar and restaurant. Free car park. Located near to the medina, the Habbous district and shopping malls.
Special Conference Rate
Single: 93,15 euro plus tax
Double: 109,25 euro plus tax
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Rate for accommodation with breakfast: 86.25 € per room
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LOGISTICS TRAVEL CONTACT:
Millesima Travel
Logistics Travel - ISCB Africa ASBCB Conference on Bioinformatics. Morocco March 2013.
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Tél.: +216 71 752 999
Fax: +216 71 237 754
GSM:+216 23 99 44 98
Contact: Mr Othmen BELKACEM
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Delegates are responsible for booking their own flights to and from Casablanca. In most cases, booking airline tickets via the internet is a cost-effective option.
Mohammed V International Airport (airport code CMN) is located in Morocco about 30 kilometers southeast of Casablanca. The busiest airport in Morocco has almost 7.25 million passengers annually and is named after the late Sultan Mohammed V. The airport has three terminals, Terminals 1 and 3 for international passengers and Terminal 2 and is served by trains, taxies and rental cars. Each week the airport has 182 flights to Paris, 17 flights to New York, and 14 flights to Dubai and Frankfurt.
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-->Getting from the airport to the hotels
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-->Getting to Institut Pasteur, Morocco by Tram:
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->Walking Direction from Ibis Hotel to Novotel
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-->Hotel Novotel Casablanca City Center
Angle Zaid Ouhmad, Rue Sidi Belyout
Casablanca 20190, Morocco
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To get Visas, as for all international travel all over the world, travellers to Casablanca should possess a valid passport. Participants are kindly requested to take good note of the requirements set in order to enter the Moroccan territory, in accordance with the following indications:
Passport should not be less than 6 months from the date of expiry.
There should be at least 1 full, free page in the passport for stamping by officials.
Citizens from countries that require visas for the Kingdom of Morocco (KM), who arrive without visas, will be refused entry into the KM territorial and placed on return flights in terms of legislation.
All participants requiring a visa and having a Moroccan Embassy in their country should arrange to submit their visa as soon as possible.
All participants requiring visa invitation letters to Morocoo should send their request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. together with a scanned copy of the details page of their passport.
All participants requiring a visa and not having a Moroccan Embassy in their country, should kindly send the following information to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.:
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The Moroccan currency is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD). The rate of exchange against international currencies is variable so foreign delegates are advised to check the daily published rates, or use the currency converter at: (http://fr.finance.yahoo.com/devises/convertisseur/)
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The organisers of the conference cannot accept liability for personal injuries sustained, for loss or damage of property belonging to participants or their accompanying persons. It is therefore required that delegates and accompanying persons arrange for appropriate travel and health insurance before travelling to Morocco.
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Morocco is a French speaking country, yet the official languages are Arabic and Berber. French and English, however, are spoken throughout the country, and signage is generally in Arabic and French.
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To ensure a trouble-free and enjoyable stay in Morocco, organizers recommend
you to take the following precautions:
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