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Morocco Travel Guide

When to go, where to go, what to eat, how to get around: everything you need to know to plan your trip to Morocco, in one place.

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Essentials

Morocco at a glance

Close to Europe, Morocco brings together ancient imperial cities, the peaks of the High Atlas, the Sahara dunes and the Atlantic coast within a few hours’ drive. Here are the key facts before you travel to Morocco.

CurrencyMoroccan dirham (MAD), obtained locally (exchange offices, ATMs)
LanguagesMoroccan Arabic (darija) and Amazigh; French widely spoken, English increasingly
Time zoneGMT+1 all year, GMT during the month of Ramadan
ElectricityType C and E sockets, 220 V (adapter needed from the UK and North America)
Best time to visitSpring (March-May) and autumn (September-November); winter for the desert, summer for the coast
Ideal length7 to 10 days for a first full tour
VisaNo visa for tourist stays under 90 days for most travellers from Europe and North America: check the rules for your country
SafetyA safe and welcoming destination; just keep an eye on your belongings in crowds

Trip planning

Before you go

Choosing the right season, planning a budget, knowing what to wear or how much to tip: our practical articles answer every first-trip question. Start with the best time to visit Morocco, then read our 15 practical tips and the Morocco travel FAQ.

Travel FAQ

Morocco travel FAQ: your questions answered

Safety, plugs, time difference, alcohol, tap water, drones, travelling solo or with kids: our local guides answer the most common questions about…

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Destinations

Where to go in Morocco

Marrakech, the red city

Souks, palaces, gardens and Jemaa el-Fna square: Marrakech is the perfect gateway. Our 3-day itinerary, souk guide and 6 day trips from Marrakech help you plan it.

Fez and the imperial cities

The oldest of the imperial cities, Fez has the largest car-free medina in the world. Read our guide to visiting the Fez medina and our day trips from Fez to Meknes, Volubilis and Ifrane.

Chefchaouen, Essaouira and the Atlas

In the north, the blue town of Chefchaouen; on the Atlantic, the ramparts of Essaouira; south of Marrakech, the Berber villages and Toubkal in the High Atlas.

Destination guides

Visiting the Fez medina: itinerary and tips

Bab Bou Jeloud, Chouara tanneries, madrasas, Al Quaraouiyine and souks: how to visit Fez el-Bali, the largest car-free medina in the world.

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Destination guides

Day trips from Marrakech: 6 great escapes

Ourika valley, Imlil, Ouzoud waterfalls, the Agafay desert, Aït Ben Haddou and Essaouira: the best day trips from Marrakech.

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Sahara

The Sahara desert

Sleeping in the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga is the highlight of a trip to Morocco. Our agency is based in Merzouga, at the gateway to the desert: we know every camp and every track. Everything about a night in the desert, choosing between Merzouga, Zagora or Erg Chigaga, the road from Fez to Merzouga and the answers in our desert FAQ.

Food

Moroccan food

Couscous, tagines, pastilla, tanjia, harira, mint tea… Food is one of the great pleasures of Morocco travel. Discover the 10 dishes you must try and our favourite places in the Dining section: riad dinners, Jemaa el-Fna street food, grilled fish in Essaouira or a Berber dinner in the desert.

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Private tours

Travel with a local agency

To enjoy Morocco stress-free, our private tours with a driver-guide link cities, mountains and desert at your own pace. Find out why travel with a local agency, read our private tour FAQ and learn who we are.

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Tailor-made travel

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