In short. A child should leave school only with someone the family has named and the school knows. This guide covers the questions to settle in Tangier before the first day. Adom (adom.ma) and the AdomApp app (adomapp.com) connect you with a professional; the quote is free.
Who is allowed to collect my child?
Only the people you have named. The rule fits in three words: a name, a face, a confirmation. If you hand pick-up to someone outside the family, decide who it is yourself before the first day and write down their full name.
Have them meet your child beforehand. A child who already knows the person waiting at the gate hesitates less, and you can see how that person speaks to them.
How does the school find out?
Every school sets its own handover rules, so ask the office what they are. Some want a note in writing, others want the person introduced at reception. Do not assume, just ask the administration.
Then give the school what it asks for: the authorised person's name, perhaps a photo, a number to call. Keep a record of what you handed over.
How do I know the handover went well?
Agree on a simple message: one sent by the person as soon as the child is with them, a second on arrival. No long reports, just "got him" and then "we're home".
If nothing arrives at the usual time, call straight away. The habit prevents silent worry, and it works in any neighbourhood.
Where do we meet when the gate is busy?
Tangier is a northern city on the Strait of Gibraltar, with a Mediterranean side and an Atlantic side. What matters to you, though, is the meeting point outside the school. Pick a simple, visible landmark and describe it to whoever is escorting your child.
Getting home varies by area. In Californie, a spread-out residential district, allow for the ride to the villa. In Iberia, with residential blocks and a dense layout, or in the Centre-ville where parking is scarce, a short walk or a drop-off point agreed beforehand keeps things simple. Ask the professional how they plan to reach your home.
What if the person is held up, or the child does not come out?
Have a plan B before you need one. If the chosen person cannot make it, they tell you at once, and you name the replacement and tell the school. Nobody else collects your child without your explicit say-so.
If the child does not show up on time, the person waits at the agreed spot, goes to the school reception and calls you. They do not wander off.
Booking the pick-up
To request school pick-up, give AdomApp the school, the days, the route home and your handover instructions. Adom connects you and does not employ anyone: the professional stays independent. The price is a personalised, free quote on AdomApp, paid after the service, with first replies usually within 24 to 48 hours.
The other services are on the Adom in Tangier page and the childcare in Tangier page.
Further reading
- Evening and weekend babysitting in Tangier: which qualities and references to ask for
- Airbnb cleaning in Tangier: getting a rental ready before the holidaymakers arrive
- Hotel cleaning in Tangier: keeping a small hotel's rooms clean at full stretch
- Childcare at home in Morocco: choosing someone you can trust
Frequently asked questions
Who can collect my child from school?
The people you have named and the school knows. Give the school their full name and let nobody else leave with your child.
Must I tell the school when the person changes?
Yes. Inform the school before every change, following the procedure it gave you.
How do I know my child is with the right person?
Agree on a message at handover and another on arrival. If you hear nothing at the expected time, call.
What if the chosen person is late?
They tell you immediately. You decide what happens next and inform the school; your child leaves with nobody else without your consent.
Can I get a price for a regular school pick-up?
Yes, on AdomApp: a personalised, free quote, with payment after the service.
