Morocco Travel Guide

Sahara dunes, medina labyrinths, mint tea, and the colours of Africa

Capital Rabat
Population 37 million
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Language Arabic, Berber, French
Time Zone WET (UTC+1)
Visa Information

Many nationalities do not need a visa for Morocco for stays of up to 90 days, check requirements for your specific passport. No pre-approval or forms required, just present your passport on arrival.

Best Time to Visit

Spring Mar – May

Best time to visit. Wildflowers blanket the Atlas Mountains, temperatures are ideal, and the desert isn't scorching. Good for Marrakech, Fez, and the Sahara.

Summer Jun – Aug

Very hot inland (40°C+ in Marrakech and the Sahara). The coastal cities (Essaouira, Agadir) are cooled by Atlantic breezes, Good for beach holidays.

Autumn Sep – Nov

Second best season. Temperatures drop to comfortable levels, crowds thin from summer, and the Sahara is warm but not brutal. Date harvest season in the south.

Winter Dec – Feb

Cool in the north, cold in the Atlas Mountains (snow possible). The Sahara is pleasantly warm (20-25°C days). Fewer tourists, lower prices, and atmospheric light for photography.

Top Things to Do

Adventure

Sahara Desert, Merzouga

The iconic orange sand dunes of Erg Chebbi rising 150m high. Camel trek at sunset, sleep in a Berber camp under billions of stars, and wake to sunrise over the dunes.

Culture

Marrakech Medina

Djemaa el-Fna square transforms from a food market by day to a carnival of snake charmers, storytellers, and musicians at night. The souks behind it are a labyrinth of spices, leather, and lanterns.

Culture

Fez Medina

The world's largest car-free urban area and one of the best-preserved medieval cities on Earth. The Chouara Tannery, where leather has been dyed in the same stone vats since the 11th century, is extraordinary.

Culture

Chefchaouen (The Blue City)

A mountain town painted almost entirely in shades of blue. Every alley is a photo. The medina is calm and easy to navigate compared to Fez or Marrakech, good for a slow day.

Adventure

Atlas Mountains & Toubkal

North Africa's highest peak (4,167m) is achievable for fit walkers in 2 days from the village of Imlil. Berber villages, mule trails, and views over Morocco to the Sahara.

Nature

Essaouira

A breezy Atlantic coastal town with white and blue ramparts, a fishing port, and excellent wind for kitesurfing. Jimi Hendrix visited in 1969 and supposedly was inspired to write Castles Made of Sand here.

Food

Moroccan Food & Tagine

Slow-cooked lamb or chicken tagine with preserved lemon and olives, bastilla (pigeon pie with almonds and sugar), harira soup, and fresh-baked khobz bread. Finish with mint tea poured from a height.

Culture

Ait Benhaddou Kasbah

A UNESCO-listed fortified village on the old caravan route. Used as a filming location for Game of Thrones, Gladiator, and Lawrence of Arabia. A dramatic red mud-brick city rising from the valley.

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Staying Connected in Morocco

Networks

Maroc Telecom, Orange Maroc, inwi

Speed

Good 4G LTE in cities and tourist areas. Coverage thin in the Sahara and rural Atlas Mountains. 5G launching in major cities.

Airport WiFi

Free WiFi at Marrakech Menara and Casablanca Mohammed V airports. Registration required. Buy a local eSIM for reliable data throughout your trip.

Apps That Need Data

Google MapsinDriver (taxis)CareemWhatsApp (essential for booking riads and guides)Google Translate (Arabic/French offline packs)Maps.me

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Did You Know?

Fez's old medina (Fès el-Bali) is the world's largest car-free urban area, the narrow streets have been navigated on foot and by donkey for over 1,000 years.
Morocco is one of the only countries in Africa that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
The University of al-Qarawiyyin in Fez, founded in 859 AD, is recognised by UNESCO and Guinness as the world's oldest continuously operating university.

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