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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To visit Morocco for business or tourism, travellers are required to obtain a visa. The only type of visa available is a paper or embassy visa, which is issued as a stamp or sticker in the passport. Travelers must secure this visa from a local embassy, consulate, or visa centre prior to their trip.
VISA INFORMATION
WEATHER
Morocco experiences a four-season climate with extremely hot summers, mild to warm spring and autumn, and wet, cooler winters. Regional variations include Mediterranean conditions along northern coastlines, cooler temperatures in mountainous areas, and scorching heat in desert regions.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Country: | Morocco |
Capital City: | Rabat |
International Airports: | Mohammed V International Airport (Casablanca) Menara International Airport (Marrakech) Rabat-Salé Airport (Rabat) Fes-Saïss Airport (Fes) Agadir Al Massira Airport (Agadir) Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (Tangier) |
Area: | Approximately 710,850 square kilometres |
Population: | 37 million (2024 est.) |
Time Zone: | GMT+1 (Western European Time; daylight saving time observed) |
Religion: | Islam (predominantly Sunni) |
Language: | Arabic (official), Berber (Tamazight) (official), French (widely spoken) |
Currency: | Moroccan Dirham (MAD) |
Exchange Rate: | 1 USD ≈ 10 MAD (subject to fluctuations) |
Credit Card Payment Availability: | Widely accepted in urban areas. Cash recommended in rural areas |
ATM Accessibility: | ATMs widely available in cities and towns, accepting international cards |
Dialing Code: | +212 |
TRAVEL TIPS
Electricity: | 220V, 50Hz. European plug types C and E are used. |
Water: | Tap water is generally safe in cities. bottled water recommended in rural areas. |
Business Hours: | Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. some businesses open on Saturday mornings. |
Banking Hours: | Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Some banks may open on Saturday mornings. |
Photography Restrictions: | Ask permission before photographing people Avoid military and government buildings. |
Tipping: | Customary, around 10% in restaurants; small tips for services. |
Vaccination Requirements: | No mandatory vaccines, but routine vaccines are recommended. |
Dress Code Restrictions: | Generally relaxed but modest dress is preferred, especially in religious sites and conservative areas. |
Peculiar Customs to Observe: | Respect local traditions, especially during Ramadan. Use your right hand for eating and handing objects. |
FESTIVALS
- Moussem of Tan-Tan
- Marrakech International Film Festival
- Fes Festival of World Sacred Music
- Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha
- Rose Festival in El Kelaa M’Gouna
- Gnaoua World Music Festival in Essaouira
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“To visit Morocco is still like turning the pages of some illuminated Persian manuscript all embroidered with bright shapes and subtle lines”
– Edith Wharton