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Everything you need to know before your Moroccan adventure: tips, facts, and local insights for a smooth journey.

Welcome to Morocco

Morocco, the gateway to Africa, is a land of dizzying diversity—epic mountains, ancient cities, sweeping desert, and legendary hospitality. From the Mediterranean coast to the high Atlas Mountains and the boundless Sahara, Morocco forms a gigantic semicircle facing the Atlantic Ocean. Its major cities, from Tangier to Agadir and Fes to Rabat, are vibrant centers of culture and commerce.

Topography, climate, and history have created a country of beaches, valleys, fertile lands, majestic mountains, and desert oases. In secret medinas, labyrinthine souks, and at the foot of ancient minarets, Morocco’s artisans continue centuries-old traditions.

Morocco map
Kasbah Amerdil

Quick Facts

Language
Arabic (Darija), Berber (Amazigh), French widely spoken
Time
GMT+1 (GMT in Ramadan)
Currency
Dirham (MAD)
Mobile
Local SIMs available, GSM roaming works
Money
ATMs everywhere, cards widely accepted
Vaccinations
No special vaccines needed; drink bottled water

Arriving in Morocco

CMN
Casablanca
Mohamed V International Airport
TNG
Tangier
Ibn Battuta Airport OR Ferry Station
RAK
Marrakech
Menara Airport
FEZ
Fes
Fes-Saiss Airport
AGA
Agadir
Al-Massira International Airport
RBA
Rabat
Rabat–Salé Airport

Home-cooked Moroccan Meals

  • TagineTagine
    Tagine
  • TangiaTangia
    Tangia
  • CouscousCouscous
    Couscous
  • RfisaRfisa
    Rfisa
  • Berber PizzaBerber Pizza
    Berber Pizza
  • HariraHarira
    Harira

...and more home-cooked delights await!

Important Emergency Numbers

Ambulance
15
Emergency
Fire
15
Emergency
Police (urban)
19
Emergency
Gendarmerie (rural)
177
Emergency

*Dial the local four-digit area code even if you are calling from the same town.

Opening Hours

PlaceHours
Banks8:30am–4:00pm Mon–Fri (some Sat. morning)
Restaurants12:00–16:00, 18:00–1:00
Cafes6:00am till late
Bars17:00–2:00
Shops9:00–12:30, 14:30–20:00 (some close Fri. for prayer)
Government9:00am–5:00pm Mon–Fri

*In Ramadan, work hours may be severely truncated.

Shopping in Morocco

Hand-blown potterySouvenir
Argan oilSouvenir
Inlaid wood boxesSouvenir
Silver & Berber jewelrySouvenir
Brass, rose productsSouvenir
Berber carpetsSouvenir
Leather goodsSouvenir
Spices, perfumesSouvenir
Alabaster, antiquesSouvenir
Embroidered covers, wall hangings, furnitureSouvenir

Tipping in Morocco

Did you know?

In Morocco, tipping is a thoughtful gesture of appreciation rather than an obligation. While it is part of local culture, it is always at your discretion. For waiters, hotel staff, guides, and drivers, a modest tip is customary if you feel their service has enriched your experience. In small taxis, simply paying the amount on the meter is sufficient. Think of tipping as a kind way to say thank you for warm hospitality.

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