Do Brazilians need a visa for Morocco?
No. Brazilian citizens can visit Morocco without a visa for up to 90 days for tourism. Travel with a passport (the Brazilian RG identity card is not accepted) valid for the whole stay — six months' validity is the safe rule — and keep your return ticket and first hotel address handy for the arrival form. More: visa and entry requirements.
Flights from Brazil
- Royal Air Maroc flies nonstop São Paulo (GRU) – Casablanca (CMN) four times a week on Boeing 787s, rising to five weekly flights from 28 October 2026. The flight takes about 9 hours eastbound.
- RAM has announced a Rio de Janeiro – Casablanca route for 2027.
- From other Brazilian cities, connect in São Paulo, Lisbon (TAP), Madrid or Paris. Lisbon is also a good gateway: flights to Marrakech, Casablanca, Tangier and Fez take 1–2 hours.
From Casablanca, take the train to Marrakech (about 2 h 40) or Rabat (about 1 hour), or connect by air.
Time difference and seasons
Morocco (GMT+1) is 4 hours ahead of Brasília (3 hours during Ramadan, when Morocco returns to GMT).
Seasons are reversed: Brazil's summer holidays (December–February) are Morocco's winter — sunny and mild by day in Marrakech and Agadir (about 18–21 °C), cold at night, with snow in the Atlas. July, Brazil's winter break, is the hottest month inland in Morocco; favour the Atlantic coast and the mountains then. See weather by month.
Money: reais and dirhams
- About R$1 = 2 dirhams (MAD) in October 2026; 100 MAD is roughly R$51.
- Reais are not exchanged in Morocco. Bring euros or US dollars in cash to change, and use ATMs with a Visa or Mastercard card enabled for international use.
- Cash is king in medinas, taxis and markets; Pix does not work in Morocco. Tipping is about 10% in restaurants. See money and tipping.
Plugs and phones
Moroccan sockets are European type C/E at 220 V. Brazilian type N plugs do not fit, but thin two-pin type C plugs do; bring an adapter and check that 127 V devices accept 220 V. Buy a local SIM or an eSIM rather than roaming (guide).
Language
Moroccans speak Darija and Amazigh; French is widely used and Spanish is common in the north (Tangier, Tetouan, Chefchaouen). Portuguese speakers often get by with Spanish and English in tourist areas. A few Darija words help: see our phrasebook.
Portuguese heritage in Morocco
The Portuguese controlled several Atlantic ports in the 15th–16th centuries. Highlights:
| Place | What to see |
|---|---|
| El Jadida (Mazagan) | UNESCO-listed Portuguese City and its underground cistern |
| Essaouira | Sea ramparts and Skala (18th-century, on the site of the Portuguese Castelo Real of 1506) |
| Asilah | Whitewashed medina inside Portuguese walls |
| Safi | Portuguese sea castle (Ksar el Bahr) and pottery quarter |
See our Essaouira guide.
Safety, insurance and consular help
Morocco is generally safe; the usual issues are touts and overcharging (safety guide). Take travel insurance with medical cover (health and insurance). The Embassy of Brazil is in Rabat. Emergency numbers: 19 police, 15 ambulance.
Suggested trip
A first 10-day trip: São Paulo → Casablanca, then our Marrakech to Fez via the Sahara itinerary, and back from Casablanca. With more time, add El Jadida and Essaouira for the Portuguese coast.
Frequently asked questions
Do Brazilians need a visa to visit Morocco?
No. Brazilian citizens can stay up to 90 days as tourists without a visa. A valid passport is required.
Is there a direct flight from Brazil to Morocco?
Yes. Royal Air Maroc flies nonstop from São Paulo to Casablanca five times a week (from 28 October 2026) in about nine hours. A Rio de Janeiro route is planned for 2027.
Can I exchange Brazilian reais in Morocco?
Generally not. Bring euros or US dollars to exchange, or withdraw dirhams from ATMs with an international card.
What is the time difference between Brazil and Morocco?
Morocco is four hours ahead of Brasília, and three hours ahead during Ramadan.
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.