Merzouga Desert Journey
Casablanca to Marrakech via the Sahara
Grand Morocco in 14 Days
Atlas lakes to Saghro
Fire and stars
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Start planningThe small things that make a first trip to Morocco easier, from the people who welcome travellers here every week.
Visas and passports
Travellers from the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the EU don't need a visa for stays of up to 90 days. Your passport should be valid for at least six months. Rules can change, so check your government's travel advice before you fly.
Money
The currency is the Moroccan dirham (MAD). You can't easily buy dirhams before you arrive, so change money or use an ATM at the airport. ATMs are easy to find in cities and towns, but rare in the desert and the mountains. Cards work in hotels and bigger shops, while markets, cafés and small shops want cash.
What to wear
Morocco is relaxed with visitors, but dressing modestly makes you more comfortable, especially in the medinas and villages. Covered shoulders and knees are a good rule for both men and women. On the coast and at riad pools, normal holiday clothes are fine.
Tipping
Tipping is part of daily life in Morocco. Leave around 10% in restaurants, and a few dirhams for small services. For local city guides and your driver-guide, tips are personal and never expected, so give whatever feels right for the service you received.
Bargaining in the souks
Bargaining is normal and can be fun. Ask the price, smile, offer less and meet in the middle. Only start if you really want the item. If you don't want to buy, a polite "la, shukran" (no, thank you) is enough.
Phones and internet
Riads and hotels have Wi-Fi, but it can be slow in the desert. A local SIM card from Maroc Telecom, Orange or inwi is cheap and easy to buy at the airport with your passport. Many phones also accept an eSIM.
Photos and people
Always ask before photographing people, especially women and older people in the villages. Some will say no, and some street performers in Marrakech expect a small tip. Your guide can help you ask.
Food and water
Moroccan food is a highlight: tagines, couscous on Fridays, harira soup, fresh bread and mint tea. Drink bottled water, which is in every shop and in our car. Most riads can cook vegetarian, and tell us in advance about allergies.
A few words that help
"Salam alaykum" (hello), "shukran" (thank you) and, in the mountains and the south, "tanmirt" (thank you in Tamazight, our Amazigh language). People always smile when you try.
Quick answers
Do I need a visa for Morocco?
Not if you're from the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or the EU, for stays up to 90 days. Check your government's advice before you travel.
Can I use credit cards in Morocco?
In hotels, riads and larger shops, yes. In markets, cafés and the countryside, you need cash in dirhams.
How much should I tip in Morocco?
Around 10% in restaurants and a few dirhams for small services. Tips for guides and drivers are personal and never expected.
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