Country guide
Morocco
Morocco is 446,550 km2 with two coastlines, Mediterranean along the north and Atlantic down the west, and the 2024 census counted 36,828,330 people. Rabat is the capital and Casablanca the largest city, but neither is usually what a visitor books. The trip is normally built around the former capitals, Fes and Marrakesh, whose walled old towns are the point of coming and are covered on foot because nothing wider fits down them. Tangier faces Spain across the strait and is the shortest way in from Europe. The Atlas range separates all of it from the desert south.
Cities
Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.
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Marrakesh
Photograph · CS.D. · CC BY-SA 3.0
Marrakesh 286 places
Practical information
Practical information
- Language spoken
- Arabic and Amazigh; French is widely used
- National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
- Dialling code
- +212
- International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
- Currency
- Moroccan dirham (MAD)
- Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
- Emergency number
- 19 police in cities · 177 gendarmerie · 15 fire/ambulance
- Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
- Plug type
- Type C and E · 220 V
- Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
- Tap water
- Not recorded
- No verified nationwide visitor drinking-water statement was recorded
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Common questions
How long should a first trip to Morocco be?
Eight to twelve days can join Marrakesh with one Atlantic, imperial-city or Atlas route. A desert extension needs dedicated road time and should replace, not simply be added to, another distant region.
What entry documents are needed for Morocco?
Morocco’s Accès Maroc service is the government channel for electronic visa and travel-authorisation checks. Eligibility is passport-specific; verify the required route through that portal before committing to transport.
What is the best way to travel around Morocco?
Casablanca and Marrakesh are the largest air gateways. ONCF trains serve the main northern and Atlantic cities, whereas mountain, desert and smaller-town journeys depend on coaches, cars or organised transfers.
When is a practical time to visit Morocco?
March to May and September to November avoid the strongest heat on many city and inland routes. Atlas conditions, Atlantic weather and desert temperature swings require separate checks for the planned circuit.
What money and payment basics apply in Morocco?
Moroccan dirhams (MAD) are the local currency. This record does not state nationwide card coverage or exchange costs; agree the amount and method before a taxi, market or remote accommodation transaction.
What practical safety details should I save for Morocco?
Morocco distinguishes 19 for city police, 177 for the gendarmerie and 15 for fire or ambulance. Power is 220 V through Type C and E sockets, while tap-water guidance is Not recorded.