Islamic architecture and ruins, beautiful crafts are unique to Morocco, and you will be amazed at the number of artistic works such as carpets, ceramics, costumes, and weapons. In addition, speaking of Morocco, you can’t help but think of the Sahara Desert. In the golden desert, listening to music played by Berbers, sleeping tent tours under the desert stars, etc. are also attractive.
1. Morocco Quick Facts
Language Arabic
Religion Islam
Currency Dirham (MAD)
Visa Free 90 day visa for 60 nationalities
Power Plugs 127 V , 220 V 50 Hz (G Type)
Capital Rabat
ATM ATMs can also be easily found everywhere, allowing you to withdraw local currency using a credit or check card.
Use card Payment can be made with most credit card companies, including Visa and Master.
Useful APP
Google Maps
Méteo Maroc: Méteo Maroc provides weather forecasts (weather, wind, humidity, tides, soil activity, ephemeris, warnings) for Moroccan cities for 5 days.
ONCF TRAFIC : To facilitate mobility, the new Transport ONCF app allows you to stay in touch in real time about traffic conditions and train traffic.
2. Packing for your trip
Air plain Ticket
Dollar Flight Club has made it easier and cheaper to buy flights to the Airport.
SIM card
Airalo is the world’s first eSIM store that solves the pain of high roaming bills by giving you access to 200+ eSIMs (digital SIM cards) globally at affordable prices.
New member one-time use 15% discount coupon
10% discount coupon for multiple use by all members.
Pacsafe Pro safe 800 Luggage Lock
Good protection against snatchers or impulse thieves.
Universal Power Adapter
One of the most essential but most forgotten items in your travel gear? A power adapter!
Travel insurance
Prepare for risky situations Travel insurance can be a big help in the event of an emergency
GoPro HERO11
If you want to capture your own memories of your travels, GoPro is the way to go. It’s small, has great image quality, and is easy to carry around
3. Transportation
CTM Bus : City Connections https://ctm.ma/autocar-maroc/
TaxI : Taxis are divided into two types: petit taxis, which travel only within the city, and grand taxis, which travel to the outskirts of Morocco and neighboring cities. Petit taxis in Casablanca and Fez are colored red, while those in Rabat, Morocco’s capital, are blue.
Taxi takes about 15 minutes to get from the airport to downtown, and the fare is fixed at 70 dirhams for a regular taxi, 105 dirhams for a daytime priority taxi, and 150 dirhams for a nighttime priority taxi. Buses are operated by ALSA and cost 30 dirhams to board
Train (ONCF, Moroccan National Railways)
Trams In Morocco, trams only operate in the capital, Rabat, and the largest city, Casablanca.
Ferry
If you’re coming by ferry, there are three main ferry ports in Morocco: Tangier Port, Agadir Port, and Casablanca Port. Known as the gateway to Africa, these ports are connected to ports in Europe, especially France, Spain, and Italy, via an extensive network of ferry routes.
4. Safety
Morocco’s security is very safe. Robbers and armed Islamic groups are the work of distant neighboring countries. It is an environment where you can travel safely and freely anywhere, but in areas with many travelers, such as Marrakech or Tangier, take good care of your belongings in case of pickpockets.
Useful phone numbers for tourists
Fire departments, emergency vehicles: 15
Police Call: 19
Local police: 177
Information: 160
5. Climate
Morocco is largely divided into a wet season and a dry season, and the northern part of Morocco has a Mediterranean climate, the central part has a continental climate, and the southern part has a desert climate. The rainy season is from November to April and is warm and humid and the dry season is from May to October and is hot and dry.
The best time to travel to Morocco is spring from April to May or fall from September to November. The winter daytime temperature is 15 ℃ (59 ℉) to 20 ℃ (68 ℉) degrees, so it is warm, but it rains a lot, and in the summer, from June to August, the hot weather continues with temperatures approaching 40 ℃ (104℉)degrees, so spring and fall are the best times to travel.
6. price
In general, Morocco is considered an affordable country for travelers
Bottled water 500ml $0.3
Coca-Cola 500ml $0.6
Big Mac $ 5
Starbucks Americano $2.6
Basic taxi fare $0.8
7. Travel precautions
Morocco is a kingdom, and criticism of the king or royal family, blasphemy against the Islamic religion, and challenges to Moroccan sovereignty over the Western Sahara are strictly forbidden. During Ramadan, eating, drinking, and smoking in public is prohibited until sunset, and most restaurants are closed. However, some of the best-known fast food restaurants are open.
8. Etiquette & Service Tip
When doing business in Morocco, it is a good idea to prepare a gift at the first meeting. Since Moroccans are very proud, it is best to refrain from making unfavorable remarks about Morocco or talking about religion during the first meeting.
TIP
Tip included 10-20%
In Morocco, there is a tipping culture, and people tend to pay about 10-20% of the total payment cost.
9. Holidays
The public holidays in Morocco in 2024
January 1 (Monday): New Year’s Day
January 11 (Thursday): Traditional New Year
April 9 (Tuesday): Meridia (Anniversary of the Green March)
May 1 (Wednesday): Labor Day
May 25 (Saturday): Moroccan Independence Day
July 30 (Tuesday): Throne Day
August 14 (Wednesday): Revolution of the King and the People
August 20 (Tuesday): First day of the Islamic calendar
Sunday, October 6: Al-Hijara Al-Oedah (Feast of Sacrifice)
November 9 (Saturday): Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi)
2025 National Public Holidays:
Saturday, 11 January : Independence Manifesto Day
Tuesday, 14 January : Amazigh New Year
Monday, 31 March : Eid al-Fitr
Thursday, 1 May : Labour Day
Saturday, 7 June : Eid al-Adha
Friday, 27 June : Islamic New Year
Wednesday, 30 July: Throne Day
Thursday, 14 August : Oued Ed-Dahab Day
Wednesday, 20 August : Revolution Day
Thursday, 21 August : Youth Day
Friday, 5 September : Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday
Thursday, 6 November : Green March Day
Tuesday, 18 November : Independence Day