Travel Tips
Morocco
Labyrinthine medinas, Sahara dunes and the Atlas Mountains make Morocco a feast for the senses.
What I love about Morocco
People often ask me what I love most about a country. Every country has its good and bad sides, but here I share the positives I found on my travels.
It feels like it is right in the middle, neither fully Africa nor Europe. At the Strait of Gibraltar, Spain is only about 14 kilometers away.
- Capital
- Rabat
- Currency
- Moroccan dirham (MAD)
- Language
- Arabic, Berber, French
- Best overall
- March to May and September to November
- Emergency
- Police 19, fire and ambulance 15
- Electricity
- 220V, plug types C and E
Top Destinations
Many nationalities can visit visa-free for up to 90 days. Check the rule for your passport. Passport validity rules vary, so check the requirements before you book.
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Spring and autumn are ideal. Summers are very hot inland and in the desert. Winter nights are cold, particularly in the desert and mountains.
Not sure which month suits your trip?
Marrakech
Busy souks and the lively Jemaa el-Fnaa square.
Fes
An enormous, ancient walled medina.
Chefchaouen
The famous blue-washed mountain town.
Sahara Desert
Camel treks and dune camps at Merzouga.
Essaouira
A breezy fortified port on the Atlantic.
Need help choosing where to go?
- Days 1 to 3 Marrakech
- Days 4 to 6 Sahara Desert, via the Atlas Mountains
- Days 7 to 8 Fes
- Days 9 to 10 Chefchaouen
Want a route planned around your dates?
- Trains link the main northern cities. Use CTM or Supratours buses elsewhere.
- Agree on the fare or use the meter before you ride in a taxi.
Not sure how to get between places?
- Carry dirhams, as much of the country runs on cash. Haggling is normal in souks.
- Buy an eSIM before you fly or a local SIM on arrival, so maps work from day one.
Questions about costs, cash or SIM cards?
- Tagine: slow-cooked stew.
- Couscous, traditionally on Fridays.
- Mint tea, served everywhere.
Want tips on what and where to eat?
- Decline unofficial guides politely in the medinas.
- Dress modestly, and ask before photographing people.
Planning a trip to Morocco?
Book a one-on-one call and bring your questions about your route, costs and visa.
Information on this page may change, so please confirm the latest visa and entry requirements and your government travel advice on official websites before you travel.