MOROCCAN PUBLIC HOLIDAYS CALENDAR: Morocco National holidays:
January 1: New Year
January 11: Independence Manifesto
July 30: Throne Day
August 14: Commemoration of Oued Eddahab
August 21: Youth Day (King Mohammed VI Birthday)
August 20: Revolution of the King and the People
November 6: Commemoration of the Green March
November 18: Independence Day
Religious holidays:
February 5: Eid El Mawlid: The birth of the prophet Mohamed (PBUH)
August 19: Eid El Fitr: The end of Ramadan
October 26: Eid El Adha: The commemoration of the “sacrifice” of Isaac by Abraham
November 15: First of Moharram: The first day of the hegira, the Muslim year
Holidays are based on the lunar calendar, so their dates vary from year to year. Religious holidays are usually observed in Morocco for two working days, the day of holiday and the day after.
BUSES, TAXIS , CAR HIRE
Q Is there a regular bus service to/from Saidia town centre, Oujda and Nador?
A Saidia - yes. Regular bus every 30 minutes each day; last bus around 11pm in summer, but 7pm during winter months. Buses stop at Marjane and Excelia (old) offices. 2.5 dirhams each way
A Nador - yes. Only one bus to Nador very early each morning by Marjane.
A Oujda – yes. Two buses every day by Marjane.
QCan we get a taxi to Saidia, Oujda, Nador , Berkane and elsewhere?
A Small blue petit taxi to/from Saidia – you can always save the phone number of your favourite taxi driver and he will pick you up at AP4
A Large white grand taxi services go from Saidia taxi terminus to other places - these take 6 passengers but the taxi soon fills up and services are frequent
Q Is there any local hire car company?
A Yes. Superior Car Hire has an office in the medina. Hertz, Avis and other large car hire firms operate from the airports but book in advance
SIGHTSEEING AND SPORT
QWhat is there to do and see in and around Mediterannia Saidia?
A Sport options include golf (El Palmeral course),water sports from the marina, horse riding on the road to Berkane and fishing in and around the river estuary and marina
A Sightseeing includes local bird sanctuary and nature reserve – on the left outside Med-Saidia complex; river Moulouya estuary and nature area – opposite the bird sanctuary; about 45 minutes by car to the scenic river mountain gorge around Taforalt area plus La Grotte des Pigeons
A Saidia town centre beach has lots of visitors and activities during the summer months
UTILITY SERVICES
Q What are the garbage collection arrangements?
A Large communal garbage bins in car parks on AP4 are emptied 5 times each week.
Q Are water costs for the swimming pool and gardening met from our annual charges?
A Yes
QAre communal electricity costs for gardens and stairwells met from our annual charges?
A Yes
QWho do we contact if there are problems with communal water, electricity or sewerage?
A The Trustee – by phone or via the security staff on AP4
QHow do we pay for our own water and electricity charges?
A You need to make your own personal arrangements with each of these companies
TRUSTEE SERVICES
Q What are the main services that the Trustee looks after for the co-owners?
A Security, cleaning of communal areas, maintenance of swimming pools and gardens, dealing with utility companies (including emergencies), and discussions with Union Council and Excelia Q How do we make contact with the Trustee, especially out of normal office hours?
A See contact details on this website or speak to security staff on AP4 in the first instance
Q How do we pay our annual charges?
A Either by electronic BACS bank transfer or in person by visiting their office in person Q Is the swimming pool open and safe to use in every month throughout the whole year?
A The swimming pool is operational from 15 May till 15 October from 9:00 to 20:00.
Q How is access to AP4 being restricted to co-owners, their guests and their contractors?
A By the security.
OTHER QUESTIONS
QAre there any medical emergency services available around Mediterannia Saidia?
A Yes the pharmacy in the medina is open until late each evening, and a doctor can be contacted via the customs house in the marina. There are also pharmacies plus doctors in Saidia and specialist clinics in Berkane and Oujda.
Q Can we erect our own TV satellite receiver or build on our own terrace or roof space?
A No, but these matters will be discussed at future Union Council meetings with theTrustee