“A Morocco accessible to all” is the challenge carried out by the gadirie company Handi Médic for more than 8 years. This is a unique offer of its kind, for tourism with strong development potential. Adapted tourism is intended for tourists with reduced mobility or suffering from motor disabilities of varying degrees, and who wish to discover the Morocco destination. “Our customers are tourists who also want to enjoy their vacations and visit famous tourist sites in Morocco. Our mission is to offer them a stay and a service adapted to each person, from their home until their arrival at their destination,” assures Mohamed Chala, general director of Handi Médic. The particularity of the latter’s services is that they are personalized and respect the habits and wishes of each of its customers. Moreover, the stay plan is prepared in advance with the client to personalize the care service as well as the necessary paramedical equipment and adapted transport for the duration of the stay. A professional and experienced guide is made available to the client when necessary. Thus, these customers have access to the circuit of the imperial cities (Fez, Rabat, Marrakech), the desert circuit in Merzouga, the Draâ valley and the Dadès valley, etc. The company is therefore responsible for preparing suitable tourist circuits, including the necessary transport and accommodation equipment (coach, hotels or inns, catering). The necessary equipment is made available to customers once on site. The company also provides medical care throughout the stay, with professional medical staff according to the specific needs of each client. Assistance is provided 24 hours a day and throughout the stay. Respecting habits and specific care is essential among the Handi Médic team. A team which is also made up of experienced healthcare personnel dedicated to the complete care of each client.
Handi Médic’s activity has strong potential, the development of which could be accelerated with the improvement of reception conditions and accessibility for people with reduced mobility in the tourism sector. Access, particularly at airports, stations and roads, is essential to open the way to these tourists who have specific transport and travel needs. But also the beaches and known tourist circuits including historical monuments. “We work closely with tourist establishments and authorities to improve accessibility and develop this tourist niche,” adds Chala.
