What is the best time to visit Morocco?

The best time to visit Morocco depends on your priorities. Many travellers visit year-round, though spring and autumn typically offer pleasant weather and smaller crowds at popular attractions like Jemaa el-Fnaa. Check weather patterns for Africa before booking.

What currency does Morocco use?

Morocco uses the Moroccan dirham (د.م.). Exchange at banks or airports, and withdraw from ATMs with your debit card. Credit cards are accepted in most tourist areas.

What food should I try in Morocco?

Tagine is one of Morocco's most iconic dishes. Other must-try foods include Bastilla (B'stilla) and Couscous. Eat where locals eat for the best experience.

How many countries can visit Morocco visa-free?

70 countries can enter Morocco without a visa, typically for up to 90 days. Check the full list and your specific requirements above.

Is Morocco safe for tourists?

Morocco is generally safe for tourists with normal precautions. As in any country, stay aware of your surroundings, avoid displaying expensive items, and use registered transport. Check current government travel advisories before your trip.

Morocco

Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is a country in the Maghreb region of North…

Capital

Rabat

Language

Arabic, Berber

Currency

Moroccan dirham (د.م.)

Population

36.8M

Timezone

UTC

Visa-free access

70 countries

Travelling to Morocco

Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It has coastlines on the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the.

Morocco is located in Northern Africa, Africa. The capital is Rabat, and the official languages are Arabic and Berber. The local currency is the Moroccan dirham (د.م.). With a population of 36.8M, Morocco is a mid-sized country in Africa.

Morocco offers visa-free entry to 70 countries, with most stays allowed for up to 90 days. 15 more can apply for an eVisa online. The remaining 113 passport holders need to apply at an embassy.

Top places to visit in Morocco

Jemaa el-Fnaa

A medieval theatrical space that has functioned continuously since 1050 AD; where the UNESCO-recognized oral traditions of storytellers and snake charmers collide with a smoke-filled nocturnal food market; arrive at an upper-story terrace at 6 pm; the square is a sea of flickering gas lamps and the rhythmic clatter of Gnaoua iron castanets while the pre-dawn call to prayer echoes off the 12th-century Koutoubia minaret.

Fes el-Bali

The world largest car-free urban space is a 9th-century labyrinth of 9;000 alleys where donkeys remain the primary transport; the scent of sun-bleached cedar and pungent dye vats is inescapable; enter the Chouara Tannery at midday; the sight of hundreds of stone pits filled with saturated ochre and indigo pigments remains unchanged for centuries; the air is thick with the metallic tang of leather processing.

Hassan II Mosque

Built by 6;000 Moroccan master craftsmen in 1993; this landmark features a 210-metre minaret and a retractable roof that opens the prayer hall to the Atlantic sky; the hand-carved cedar and intricate zellige tilework cover every surface; stand on the marble esplanade at high tide; the mosque appears to float over the white-crested surf while the Atlantic salt spray coats the sun-warmed granite columns.

Jardin Majorelle

A 12-hectare botanical sanctuary defined by the electrifying Majorelle Blue applied to its Art Deco villa; commissioned in 1923 by Jacques Majorelle and later restored by Yves Saint Laurent; walk the bamboo-lined paths at 8 am; the horizontal light saturates the cobalt plaster and the yellow ceramic pots; the sound of trickling water in the marble basins provides a sharp; cooling contrast to the city heat.

Erg Chebbi

A 22-kilometre expanse of massive wind-sculpted sand dunes reaching heights of 150 metres; where the laterite-red earth of the hammada gives way to towering Saharan silica; traverse the ridge by camel at 4 am; the stars are sharp enough to cast shadows before the sun ignites the dunes into a fire-orange spectrum; the silence of the deep desert is absolute until the wind shifts the fine sand.

Ait Benhaddou

An 11th-century ksar of earthen clay architecture protected by reinforced ramparts and corner towers; this UNESCO site serves as the definitive example of pre-Saharan habitat engineering; climb to the granary at the summit at sunset; the valley of the Ounila River turns amber while the sun-baked mud walls glow like cooling embers; the air is dry and carries the scent of wild thyme.

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Morocco visa requirements

Visa-free

eVisa / eTA

113

Visa required

Countries that can visit Morocco visa-free

70 countries can enter without a visa, usually for up to 90 days.

Europe

Asia

United Arab Emirates90d

Americas

Oceania

eVisa and eTA for Morocco

15 countries can apply online before travelling. Processing typically takes 1–7 business days.

Asia

India

Jordan

Thailand

Before you go to Morocco

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Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay. Morocco immigration may refuse entry otherwise.

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Proof of onward travel

Carry a return or onward flight ticket. Airlines and border officers may ask to see it before allowing you to board or enter.

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Currency: Moroccan dirham

The local currency is د.م.. Exchange major currencies at the airport or city banks. ATMs are widely available in urban areas.

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Language: Arabic

Arabic is the primary language. English is spoken in tourist areas and major cities.

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Power & connectivity

Check Morocco's plug type and voltage before packing. Buy a local SIM card at the airport for affordable data.

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Morocco — your questions

It depends on your passport. 70 countries can enter Morocco visa-free. 15 can apply for an eVisa online. Everyone else needs an embassy visa. Use the WorldCurio visa checker for your specific passport.