Marrakech hotel booking

[Mark]

We are going on a fact finding mission ([;-)]) to Morocco soon, and in trying to book a hotel/B&B, received the following email, making reference to a 'mandat postal':

Bonjour,
  Pour bloquer ces dates :
  Vous allez envoyer s.v.p  76 euros par poste, comme un simple mandat
postal au nom de :
  Bouzidi Hicham + l'adresse de l'hôtel : hôtel jnane Mogador 116, riad
zitoun kedim Marrakech Médina 40000 Maroc
   Le transfère durera 15 à 20 jours.
   C'est facile et pratique En plus les frais ne sont pas chèr.


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communiquant le nom et le prénom de la personne qui se chargera de l'envoi

Is this common practice, and if so does anyone know how to go about sending a 'mandat postal'?  The place in question looks to be entirely legit (web presence, Rough Guide mention etc), so I'm sure it's fine, but how do we go about sending the deposit in this format?

Thanks [:D]  

 

[Clair]

mandat postal = postal order

They used to be available at La Poste, but its' such a long time since I've sent or received one...

Here's some info: La Poste

[Mark]

OK, thanks Clair.  Seems a bit odd really.  Will ask if they take carte bleu instead.

[Clair]

Having looked at the website, can I offer my services in case you cannot find your way there... or for any other reason (French/English translation, business discussion...)?

I imagine you'll be very busy at the hammam, much too busy for your "fact finding mission" and if I can help, just let me know... [;-)]