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Information Booklet
61st ISI World Statistics Congress
Short Courses
13-15 July, 2017
Marrakech, Morocco
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Contents
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………….3
ISI Short courses Venue……………………………………………………………………………..3
List of Short courses………………………………………………………………………………....4
HCP and ISI logistics team contacts ………………………….…………………………………….4
Location Marrakech/Morocco………………………………………………………………………..5
Transportation from the Airport……………………………………………...………………………6
Location of short courses…………………….……………….……...…………….…………………6
Restaurants ………………..……………….……………….……………….………………….........7
Dress and Weather……………….……………….……………….……………….…………………7
Emergencies and Health Care……………….……………….……………….…………………....7-8
Electricity …………………………………………………………...…………………………...…..8
International Calls and Mobile Phone……………………………......………..……………………..8
Money………………………………………………………………………………………………..8
Time Zone……………………………………………………..……….………………………….....9
Language………………………………………………...…………………….…………………......9
Checklist of Suggested Things to Bring…………..….……………….……….…….…………….....9
Places to Visit in Marrakech……………….……………….……………….…………….……....10-19
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Introduction
Morocco is hosting the 61st ISI World Statistics Congress from 16 to 21 July 2017 in Marrakech.
Among its rich and diversified scientific program, the ISI and its Associations, in close coordination
and support with the High Commission for Planning, are organizing the ISI2017 short courses from 13
to 15 July 2017 in the Medicine University located in the Sidi Abed, BP 7010 neighborhood.
The short course program of the ISI 2017 has been developed to serve the diverse needs of participants
in terms of capacity building.
ISI Short courses Venue
Welcoming desk will be available at the entry of the University where all the participants can register
for the congress ISI2017 and get their participant bags and badge according to the planning below:
12 July: from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
13 July: from 8:30 to 9:00 am
14 July: from 8:30 to 9:00 am and from 14:00 to 15:00 pm
15 July: from 8:30 to 9:00 am
All participants are requested to wear their badge trough out all the Short Courses period.
The welcoming desk will be at the participant’s disposal for orientation and any other information.
The Short Courses timings are: Morning: 9:00-12:30 and Afternoon: 14:00-17:00.
The coffee and lunch breaks are scheduled according to the timings below:
First Coffee Break (15 min) 11:00-11:15
Lunch Break 12:30-14:00
Second Coffee Break (15 min) 15:30-16:45
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The following is a list of the Short Courses (SC) and their instructors:
ISI logistics Coordinator HCP logistics team contacts
Number Date Title Instructor(s)
SC02 July 15 Modernising Official Statistics with the Common Statistical Production
Architecture Steven Vale & Thérèse Lalor
SC04 July 15 Survey Analytics from Questionnaires and Textual Social Media Analytics Fionn Murtagh & Mohsen Farid
SC08 July 15 Applied Meta-Analysis Using R Din Chen & Samuel Manda
SC11
July 14 afternoon;
July 15
Independence and integrity of official statistics – using peer reviews and
the snapshot tool to assess the professional independence and other
elements of the statistical system
Claudia Junker, Pieter Everaers &
Jean-Louis Bodin
SC16
July 13;
July 14 Construction of weights and treatment of influential units in surveys
David Haziza & Jean-François
Beaumont
SC17
July 13;
July 14 Practical Bayes for Beginners Kerrie Mengersen
Sofia Kapnisi
ISI Short Course Coordinator
Fatima Zohra Ben Amar
Logistics Coordinator
Wassima Moussaid
Logistics Coordinator
Fatine Laaroussi Tribek
Logistics Coordinator
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Marrakech is the second eldest of Morocco’s
imperial cities. With a multitude of
magnificent buildings erected on their order,
the changing dynasties left distinct marks of
their rule in the “Red City”. The red walls of
the city, built by Ali ibn Yusuf in 1122-
1123, and various buildings constructed in
red sandstone during this period, have given
the city the nickname of the Red
City or Ochre City. Today, the Medina of
Marrakech is regarded as one of the biggest
and most beautiful city in Morocco. Grand
palaces, graceful mosques, and stately riads
are hidden in the maze of the old city; they
turn every stroll into an expedition to the
Orient. Marrakech is a major city in the
northwest African nation of Morocco. It is
the fourth largest city in the country after
Casablanca, Rabat and Fes. Marrakech is
one of the most important of Morocco's four
former imperial cities.
Location/ Marrakech, Morocco
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Transportation from the Airport
There is also a private taxi service that connects the airport to the place you want to reach. It’s called
TAXI VERT. Phone: +212 (0) 5 24 40 94 94. Price: Between 70 and 100 MAD
Marrakech also has a good public transportation network. Its bus system runs from 5am to midnight,
Monday to Sunday, and from 7am to 11pm on weekends and public holidays.
Marrakech is also served by a railway station, which connects the city to Casablanca and north
Morocco.
Location of Training Session
Upon arrival at the airport in Marrakech, participants can
take a taxi or bus to reach the University.
The most comfortable way is by small (“petite”) taxi.
Regular taxis are yellow and operate on a meter, which
starts at 5,00 MAD.
The Short Courses will take place in the
Medicine and Pharmacy Faculty, Cadi
Ayad University, located in the Sidi Abed,
BP 7010 neighborhood. The venue is well
equipped with training rooms equipped
with computers, air conditioning and WiFi.
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Restaurants near to the University:
Amal Women's Training Center & Moroccan
Restaurant
Rue Allal Ben Ahmed
Phone : +212 5 24 44 68 96
Montecristo Marrakech
Rue Ibn Sina
Phone : +212 6 61 24 49 12
Al Fassia 55 Boulevard Mohamed Zerktouni
Phone : +212 5 24 43 40 60
Dress and Weather
Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended for ease in moving around the city and
campus. Dress for the Summer School is casual. Due to possible weather variability, it is recommended
that you pack light clothing for the hot weather, and light coats for the evening. A hot semi-arid climate
predominates at Marrakech, with mild damp winters and hot dry summers. Average high temperatures
range from 32–45 °C (90–113 °F) in the summer. For more information, you can visit the website:
www.marocmeteo.ma
Emergencies and Health Care
Police: 19
Tourist Police: +212 5 24 38 46 01
Fire Dept: 15
Gendarmerie: 077
Road Safety: 177
Vaccines
• No vaccination certificate is required for travelers coming from Europe or America.
• The certificate of vaccination against cholera may be required for travelers coming from
areas affected by this disease.
• Anti-malarial treatment is not necessary.
Pharmacy
For medical needs, there is a pharmacy located close to the university. The address, contact and
work timetable for this pharmacy are:
Adresse : Pharmacy Fleming ,3, RC Imm. Lamhita, Boulevard Prince Moulay Abdellah, Marrakech,
MarocPhone: +212 (0) 5 24 42 22 26
Work timetable: From 9h am to12h30 am and from 16h pm to 20h30 pm Saturday: From 9h am to
13h am.
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Hospital near to the University
Electricity
International Calls and Mobile Phone
Participants will have to rely on their own mobile phone as unfortunately the faculty does not
provide any facilities that student could use to call internationally.
Telephone communications
Morocco’s area code is +212.
The area code for Marrakech is +212 (24).
Mobile phones
Before travelling, check whether your carrier offers roaming services in Morocco. If it does not, and
you have an unlocked phone, you can buy pre-paid SIM cards, from one of the three carriers
operating in Marrakech (IAM, Orange, and INWI). To call, after buying the SIM card, simply
purchase a recharge card.
Money
The Dirham (MAD) is the official currency of Morocco. To exchange your currency for MAD, go to
an exchange bureau or bank authorized to do foreign exchange. ATMs (cash machines) around
Morocco will dispense Moroccan Dirhams. Credit cards are generally accepted at large shops or
restaurants, but may not be accepted at smaller establishments. Haggling is common in souks
(markets), but most other businesses will have fixed prices.
Electricity voltage and frequency in Morocco is generally 220 V. Plugs that work will look like the following
illustrations; Please be sure to have the appropriate adaptor by the time the course starts on Monday 2 July.
They can be bought cheaply in shop below. It costs between 10 to 37 Dhs.
It is recommended to check the voltage in each device before plugging it into an outlet.
Clinique Menara
Adresse : 19 Albek quartier de l’hopital Gueliz , Marrakech,
Maroc Phone: +212 (0) 5 24 44 71 74
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To check the value of the MAD against other currencies, check the website of Bank Al Maghrib
Link: http://www.bkam.ma/Marches/Principaux-indicateurs/Marche-des-changes/Cours-de
change/Cours-des-billets-de-banque-etrangers.
Currency Exchange locations
There are three banks near to the University:
Time Zone
In July, the time in Morocco is at GMT+1.
Language
The official language of Morocco is Arabic and Amazigh.
The second used language is French.
Checklist of suggested things to bring
1. Your laptop
2. Any medicines/prescriptions you need, including solution/cleaners for contact lenses
3. Universal adapter (these can also be bought cheaply on campus)
4. Light casual, comfortable clothes
5. Sunblock, insect repellent and a hat will all be useful
6. Walking shoes
7. Photocopies of the information pages from your passport (in case you lose your passport)
Imm Al Khattabi 45
bmcebank.ma
Phone : +212 5 24 42 58 90
Établissement ouvert: 08:30–15:30
Angle Ibn Aicha et Allal Ben Ahmed
gbp.ma
Établissement ouvert: 08:30–15:30
Phone : +212 5 24 43 59 70
Boulevard Mohamed Zerktouni
attijariwafabank.com
Établissement ouvert: 08:15–15:45
Phone : +212 5 24 41 88 45
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Places to visit in Marrakech
JEMAA EL-FNA is a square and market place
in Marrakech’s medina area. It remains the
main square of Marrakech, used by locals and
tourists. This traditional, popular and lively
place attracts one million visitors each year
and has been registered since 2001 as a
Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
The Marrakech Medina is the hub and the historical
heart of Marrakech. Spanning a total area of 600
hectares, it is one of the largest medina in Morocco
and the most populated in North Africa.
The Marrakech Medina was built in the eleventh
century around a military camp, market, mellah,
riads, souks, etc. The Medina has been listed as a
UNESCO World Heritage since 1985.
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JARDIN MAJORELLE It took French painter
Jacques Majorelle (1886-1962) forty years
of passion and dedication to create this
enchanting garden in the heart of the “Ochre
City”. The property was later bought by
Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé.
Yves Saint Laurent says that he was able to
find an unlimited source of inspiration in the
Jardin Majorelle, and that he dreamt many
times about its unique colours.
Open from Monday to Sunday from : 08:00 am to 06:00 pm
Public price :
Garden: 70 MAD Museum: 30 MAD
Address : Rue Yves Saint Laurent, Marrakech, Morocco
Phone: +212 (0)5 24 31 30 47
Website: www.jardinmajorelle.com
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PALAIS DE LA BAHIA is a nineteenth century palace
built for the Grand Vizier of Marrakech. It is a
masterpiece of Moroccan architecture, one of the
major monuments of the cultural heritage of the
country and one of the main tourist areas in Morocco.
Open from Monday to Sunday from : 08:00 am to 05:00 pm
Public price : 10 MAD
Address : 5 Rue Riad Zitoun El Jdid, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
Phone : +212 (0) 5243-89511
• Website : www.palais-bahia.com
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PALAIS EL BADI is an architectural complex built in
the late sixteenth century. An old palace, it was built
by Sultan Ahmed Al-Mansur Dhahbî to celebrate
victory over the Portuguese army in 1578 in the
Battle of the Three Kings.
Since 2011, the El Badi Palace has been used as a
stage for the Marrakech du Rire Festival organized
by Jamel Debbouze (a famous Moroccan
Comedian).
Open from Monday to Sunday from : 08:00 am to 05:00 pm
Public price : 10 MAD
Address : Ksibat Nhass, Marrakech, Morocco
Phone : +212 (0) 5243-78163
• Website : www.palais-el-badi.com
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THE SAADIAN TOMBS date from the time of
the sultan Ahmad al- Mansur (1578-1603).
These tombs were only discovered around
1917 and then restored by the department of
Fine Arts. Since then, the Saadian Tombs
constantly impress visitors with the beauty of
their decoration.
Open from Monday to Sunday from : 09:00 am to 06:00 pm
Public price : 10 MAD
Address : Rue de La Kasbah, Marrakesh, Morocco
Phone : +212 (0) 5243-78163
Website : www.tombeaux-saadiens.com
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With a height of 77 meters, KOUTOUBIA
MOSQUE is a landmark of Marrakech that can be
seen from far away. It was built in the 12th
century by the Almohads and can accommodate
25.000 people.
The Koutoubia minaret is one of the most
historical places in Morocco. Every minaret in
the Maghreb region has its own style. Koutoubia
Mosque is located close to the Djemma el Fna in
the southeastern part of the Medina and
surrounded by a palm garden.
Timetable varies according to the time of prayers that are held in the building. Sunset and sunrise are usually strategic moments.
Address : Avenue Mohammed V, Marrakech, Morocco
Phone : +212 (0) 537 67 40 13
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Built under the Almohad dynasty, Menara
is a large garden planted with olive trees. At
the heart of this garden, a large basin at the
foot of a pavilion serves as a water reservoir
for irrigation. It is a very peaceful place,
away from the hustle of the city and ideal
for walks.
The basin is supplied with water through an
old hydraulic system that is more than 700
years old, which brings water from the Atlas
Mountains located about 30 km from
Marrakech.
Open from Monday to Sunday from : 08:00 am to 05:00 pm
Public access: Free
Visit Pavilion : 10 MAD
Address : Marrakech 40160, Morocco
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Founded in the 14th century, Ali Ben Youssef
Madrasa was once the biggest Quranic College in
the Maghreb. It could accommodate 900 students
who lived and studied law and theology.
Today, the Madrasa, which has been expensively
reconstructed during the last years, is one of the most
popular destinations in Marrakech. The delicate
stuccowork and carvings, as well as the wonderful
mosaics, make the Madrasa an impressive display of
Islamic architecture.
Open from Monday to Sunday from : 08:00 am to 05:00 pm
Public price : 20 MAD
Address : Kaat Benahid, Marrakech 40000, Morocco.
Phone : +212 (0) 5244-41893
• Website : medersa-ben-youssef.com
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THE MARRAKECH MUSEUM and the
former Mnebhi Palace was established on a plot
of 2,108 m² and has a large patio of 709 m².
Typical of Moorish art, it was transformed into
a private museum and venue for cultural
activities.
Open from Monday to Sunday from : 09:00 am to 06:30 pm
Public price : 30 MAD
Address : Place Ben Youssef - Marrakech-Médina
Phone : +212 (0) 24 44 18 93
• Website : www.musee.ma
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SIGHTSEEING BUS
Since mid- December 2005, Marrakech has taken
inspiration from London, with the launch of two
panoramic tours by a sightseeing bus. Both tours offer
two options: «Marrakech Monumental» and
«Marrakech Romantic ». Each one serves 25 stops on
a journey crossing the main tourist attractions and
historical monuments of the city.
The price for a panoramic tour is currently 130 MAD
for adults and 65 MAD for children.