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General
Information
Overview
The Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), Morocco,
will host the 2005 Annual General Meeting (AGM05) of the
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)
in Marrakech, Morocco in December. The CGIAR will welcome 1,000
international and Moroccan policymakers, agricultural research
experts, scientists and development specialists to the annual
meeting. Participants will discuss ways in which agricultural
research, technology and food policy initiatives can better
stimulate economic growth in Africa and beyond, and develop new
ways of working to ensure that world class science continues to
address critical global challenges while delivering real benefits
to poor people.
Venue
Unless otherwise indicated, meetings and meeting-related events
will be held at the Palais des Congrès, Marrakech .
Floor Plans
Click here for floor plans and room names at the Palais des
Congres
Invitations and Administrative Matters
Invitations to AGM05 are issued by the CGIAR Secretariat, a unit
of the CGIAR System Office. For further information regarding
invitations, meeting logistics and organization, contact the CGIAR
Secretariat at the following address:
Ms. Feroza Vatcha
Administrative Officer, CGIAR Secretariat
1818 H Street, N.W. , MSN G6-601
Washington, D.C. 20433, USA
Tel: (1-202) 473-8951 / 473-8946
Fax: (1-202) 473-8110
E-mail: cgiar@cgiar.org or
f.vatcha@cgiar.org
Registration/Accreditation
All participants are required to be accredited and in possession
of an AGM05 ID badge. The ID badge MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHILE
ON SITE and will be required for entry at all venues and meeting
areas.
To register online: Click
here.
The registration information provided will be used in the
preparation of participants' badges and list of participants,
for arranging airport/hotel transfers, and for hotel
accommodation.
To ensure hotel room availability and reservations at the
special rates, participants are requested to complete and submit
their registration forms at the latest by Friday, September 30,
2005.
Please also note that photographic ID badges will be required
for AGM05. For this purpose, cameras will be set up on-site and the
AGM05 Registration Desk will open daily at Palais des Congrès ,
0800 hours - 1800 hours Friday, December 2 to Thursday, December 8.
Participant registration as soon as possible after arrival in
Marrakech is encouraged in order to help minimize any potential
processing delays.
Participants must register with the AGM05 Registration Desk to
be photographed, as necessary, and collect their meeting badges,
documents and invitations to social events. There is no
registration fee, but participants will be responsible for their
personal expenses.
Other Useful Information:
Currency and Banking: The local
currency is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD). Major foreign currencies can
be exchanged at official currency exchange offices (Bureau de
Change). There is no charge for this service. Visitors will receive
a receipt that you must retain in order to be able to reconvert any
currency at the end of your stay. Marrakech (and other big cities)
have few ATMs. US$1 equals approximately 8.5 MAD.
Electrical Supply:
Power supply in
Morocco is 220 Volts, 50 Hertz. The Moroccan outlet system is the
same as the French.
Electronic Equipment: Meeting
participants are advised to bring their own laptops. WiFi Internet
connections are available at all hotels.
Emergency Phone Numbers:
Medical Emergencies ...................... 044-44-79-99
Fire Department
..................................................... 15
Police
.......................................................................
19
SOS Traffic Accidents .......................
044-40-14-01
Medical Facilities/Insurance:
Delegates should make their own arrangements for insurance to cover
medical, surgical or hospital expenses. The hotels can provide
medical assistance.
No vaccination is necessary to enter Morocco. The usage of sun
block is recommended during prolonged exposure.
Postal Service:
Post offices are open
from 0800 hours to 1600 hours, Monday through Friday. Most large
hotels also provide postal service at front desks.
Telecommunications:
The country code
for Morocco is 212 followed by an area code and by a six digit
phone number. The code for Casablanca is +22; Marrakech +44; and
Rabat +37.
From Morocco, international calls are made by dialing 00
followed by the country code and phone number.
Phone booths and cyber cafes are available.
Tipping: A 15 percent tip is
customary for food and beverage service.
Water:
Bottled water is available and
recommended.
Shopping:
Monday to Saturday from 1000
hours to 2000 hours. Most shops are closed on Sunday, except main
shopping centers.
Museums:
Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 1000 hours to 1800 hours; closed
on Monday.
Banks:
Open
from Monday to Friday from 0830 hours to 1500 hours; some banks
close at 1700 hours.
Public
Offices:
Open from Monday to Friday from 0900 hours
to 1800 hours.
 This page was last updated on August 18, 2005
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