fulAnswers to the questions organisers abroad ask us most about interpretation, equipment and translation in Morocco: which type of interpretation you need, how many interpreters, what the equipment includes, prices, payment and timing. fulbridge has provided conference interpreting and translation from Marrakech, for events across Morocco, since 2011.
Choosing a service
Do I need simultaneous or consecutive interpretation?
Simultaneous for conferences, training days and larger groups: the interpreter speaks at the same time as the speaker, and listeners use headsets or their phone. Consecutive for meetings, negotiations and site visits: the speaker pauses, then the interpreter speaks. See simultaneous and consecutive interpretation.
What is whispered interpretation?
The interpreter sits next to one to three listeners and whispers what is said. It needs no equipment.
How many interpreters do we need?
For a full day of simultaneous interpretation, normally two for each language. They work in pairs and take turns roughly every 30 minutes. For online meetings under one hour, one interpreter per language can be enough.
Which languages do you work in?
9 languages: English, French, Arabic, Spanish and Portuguese, plus Mandarin Chinese, German, Russian and Turkish. We fly in the interpreters for Chinese, German, Russian and Turkish. Other languages, such as Urdu, through our network.
Equipment
What does the equipment package include?
A mobile interpreter booth (an ISO 4043 booth on request), two interpreter consoles, a central control unit, 20 headsets, a technician on site, setup and pack-up. From MAD 1,800 per language per day in Marrakech, Casablanca or Rabat.
Can we rent the equipment without your interpreters?
Yes. We set it up before your event, our technician stays during the event, and we take everything away at the end.
Radio or infrared: what is the difference?
Both send the interpretation to the headsets. Radio (RF) passes through walls, so it also works for groups that move. Infrared (IR) stays inside the room, which keeps your discussion private.
Can delegates listen on their own phone?
Yes, for events with more than 100 delegates. We set up a Wi-Fi network at the venue, and delegates choose their language from a menu on their phone. See listen on your phone.
Prices, payment & booking
How much does an interpreter cost?
From MAD 6,000 per interpreter per day in Marrakech, including VAT. Remote interpreters cost from MAD 1,080 per interpreter per hour. See all our prices.
How quickly do you send a quote?
Within 24 hours for French, English, Arabic, Spanish and Portuguese. For other languages, we reply quickly.
How do we pay?
You pay 50% of the quote to confirm your booking, and the other 50% on the day before the last day of the event. For a one-day event, you pay it on the day.
What if we cancel?
If you cancel up to 15 days before the event, we refund your first payment in full.
What do you need from us before the event?
The agenda, the slides and the names of the speakers, ideally two days before. Our interpreters use them to learn your key terms.
Remote interpretation
Which platforms do you work on?
Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, KUDO and Interprefy.
Does our meeting need to be in Morocco?
No. We interpret online meetings wherever your participants are. Interpreters and equipment in the room are for events in Morocco.
Translation
What do you translate?
Reports, training materials, guidelines, grant applications, investor guides, and tenders into English. See translation.
Can you procure a sworn translation for Moroccan authorities?
Yes, for Arabic, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Turkish. We are not sworn translators, but we can procure a sworn translation from an independent sworn translator, and we manage the deadline and delivery.
Where we work
Do you work outside Marrakech?
Yes, across Morocco, including Agadir, Casablanca, Dakhla, El Jadida, Fez, Kenitra, Ouarzazate, Rabat, Tangier and Tetouan. The interpreter day rate is the same; travel and accommodation are added to the quote.
Do you work outside Morocco?
Our interpreters and equipment work at events in Morocco. Remote interpretation works for online meetings anywhere.
Another question?
Write to contact@fulbridge.com or call +212 6 75 64 14 30, Monday to Saturday, 09:00 to 17:00.