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Morocco at a glance
- VisaNone for US, UK, EU, Canadian, Gulf and many other passports, up to 90 days More →
- CurrencyMoroccan dirham (MAD), about 11 to the euro and 9.8 to the US dollar More →
- Time zoneGMT+1, switching to GMT during Ramadan More →
- PlugsTypes C and E, 220 V More →
- Emergencies19 police, 15 ambulance, 177 gendarmerie More →
- Best timeMarch–May and late September–November More →
- Getting aroundHigh-speed train Tangier–Casablanca, buses and drivers elsewhere More →
- LanguagesArabic and Amazigh (official); French widely spoken More →
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In-depth guides · reviewed October 2026
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Each guide is written to answer the real questions of a trip: what is worth your time, how long it takes to get there, where to stay and what to watch out for.
DestinationsMarrakechHow the medina works, the sights worth your time, where to stay and realistic day trips.DestinationsFezNavigating Fes el-Bali, madrasas and tanneries, and when a guide is worth it.DestinationsChefchaouenThe blue town, the best viewpoints, Akchour hikes and how to get there without a train.DestinationsMerzouga & Erg ChebbiReal travel times, choosing a desert camp, camel treks and what to pack.DestinationsEssaouiraRamparts, fishing port, wind sports, argan cooperatives and the Gnaoua festival.DestinationsAtlas MountainsToubkal from Imlil, Ourika, Ouzoud and multi-day treks.ItineraryMorocco in 7 daysMarrakech, the Sahara and Essaouira with honest driving times.ItineraryMorocco in 10 daysA one-way route from Marrakech to Fez via the desert and Chefchaouen.ItineraryMorocco in 14 daysFrom Tangier to the Atlantic coast, north to south.PracticalVisa & entry rulesWho needs a visa, passport validity, customs and the drone ban.PracticalGetting aroundTrains, Al Boraq, buses, taxis and car rental, with a journey-time table.PracticalMoney & tippingThe dirham, ATMs and cards, tipping amounts and bargaining.PracticalSafety & etiquetteCommon scams, advice for women travellers, Ramadan and emergency numbers.PracticalBest time to visitWeather by region and month, festivals and what to pack.PracticalUseful phrasesDarija and Amazigh phrases for greetings, shopping, taxis and food.