At a glance
| From | Visa for tourists | Direct flights | Time difference (Morocco vs home) | Currency (Oct 2026) | Plug adapter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | None, up to 90 days | New York, Washington, Miami, Los Angeles → Casablanca; Newark, Atlanta → Marrakech | 5–6 h ahead of New York | $1 ≈ 9.8 MAD | Yes (220 V) |
| United Kingdom | None, up to 90 days | London and regional airports → Marrakech, Agadir, Fez, Tangier… | Same time in summer, 1 h ahead in winter | £1 ≈ 13 MAD | Yes |
| Canada | None, up to 90 days | Montreal, Toronto → Casablanca; Montreal → Marrakech | 5–6 h ahead of Montreal | C$1 ≈ 7 MAD | Yes (220 V) |
| Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland | None, up to 90 days | Mainly winter: Copenhagen, Stockholm → Agadir, Marrakech | Same time in winter, 1 h behind in summer | 1 SEK ≈ 1 MAD | No |
| Saudi Arabia, UAE and the Gulf | None for GCC citizens, up to 90 days | Dubai, Doha, Jeddah → Casablanca, Rabat | 2–3 h behind | 1 AED ≈ 2.7 MAD | Yes for UK-style (type G) plugs |
| Brazil | None, up to 90 days | São Paulo → Casablanca | 4 h ahead of Brasília | R$1 ≈ 2 MAD | Yes for type N plugs |
| Mexico | None, up to 90 days | None regular — via Madrid, NYC or Montreal | 7 h ahead of Mexico City | MX$10 ≈ 5.3 MAD | Yes (220 V) |
| China | None since 2016, up to 90 days | Beijing → Casablanca | 7 h behind Beijing | ¥1 ≈ 1.4 MAD | Yes for type A/I plugs |
| Russia | None, up to 90 days | Moscow, St Petersburg → Casablanca | 2 h behind Moscow | Bring USD/EUR cash | No |
| Japan | None, up to 90 days | None — via Doha, Dubai, Istanbul or Paris | 8 h behind Tokyo | ¥1,000 ≈ 62 MAD | Yes (220 V) |
Visa rules apply to citizens of each country; residents of another nationality follow the rules for their own passport. Always confirm on official sources — see visa and entry requirements.
Country guides
Morocco for American travelers. Nonstop flights, the State Department advisory, dollars to dirhams, 110 V devices, tipping norms and US customs allowances.
Morocco from the UK. Direct flights from a dozen UK airports, the GHIC question, roaming, FCDO advice and winter sun.
Morocco for Canadian travelers. Flights from Montreal and Toronto, French in Morocco, insurance beyond provincial health plans and winter escapes.
Morocco from Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. Direct winter flights, kronor to dirhams, where it is warm in January, surfing and hiking.
Morocco from Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the Gulf — also in Arabic. Flights from Dubai, Doha and Jeddah, halal food, family travel and the coolest summer destinations.
Morocco from Brazil. The São Paulo nonstop, reais and cash, reversed seasons and the Portuguese heritage towns.
Morocco from Mexico. The best one-stop routes, pesos and dollars, 127 V devices and Spanish in northern Morocco.
Morocco from China. Visa-free since 2016, the Beijing–Casablanca flight, UnionPay, WeChat and Alipay limits, Chinese-speaking guides.
Morocco from Russia. Flights from Moscow and St Petersburg and why you must bring cash: Russian cards do not work.
Morocco from Japan. One-stop flights, yen, 100 V devices, tipping and bargaining, and the places Japanese travellers love.
The same everywhere
- Cash matters: the dirham cannot be bought abroad; use ATMs on arrival. See money and tipping.
- Insurance: take travel insurance with medical and evacuation cover. See health and insurance.
- Emergency numbers: 19 police, 15 ambulance, 177 gendarmerie.
- Seasons: spring and autumn are best for a full tour; see when to visit.
This guide was last reviewed in October 2026. Entry rules, opening hours, transport timetables and prices change; check official sources shortly before you travel. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.