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Morocco

A photograph of Morocco
Photograph · Petar Milošević · CC BY-SA 4.0

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.

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

Planning a visit

  1. January: no seasonality data recorded
  2. February: no seasonality data recorded
  3. March: no seasonality data recorded
  4. April: no seasonality data recorded
  5. May: no seasonality data recorded
  6. June: no seasonality data recorded
  7. July: no seasonality data recorded
  8. August: no seasonality data recorded — this month
  9. September: no seasonality data recorded
  10. October: no seasonality data recorded
  11. November: no seasonality data recorded
  12. December: no seasonality data recorded

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

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Category

Historic monuments 70 Museums 22 Places of worship 60 Nature sites 26 Viewpoints 7 Food and drink 0 Markets and shopping 22 Entertainment 10 Nightlife 48 Family attractions 11 Art and culture 10 Activities 0

Typical visit duration

1 to 2 hours 48

Interests

History 0 Art 0 Museums 0 Nature 0 Sea and beach 0 Viewpoints 0
  1. EMPIRE Club
    01 2 hours

    EMPIRE Club

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Marrakesh
  2. Piano Bar
    02 2 hours

    Piano Bar

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Marrakesh
  3. African Chic
    03 2 hours

    African Chic

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Marrakesh
  8. Bendoo
    08 2 hours

    Bendoo

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Marrakesh
  14. Djellabar
    14 2 hours

    Djellabar

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Marrakesh
  15. Faktory’z
    15 2 hours

    Faktory’z

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Marrakesh
  17. Kabana
    17 2 hours

    Kabana

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Marrakesh
  19. L'aperol
    19 2 hours

    L'aperol

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Marrakesh
  21. Lebanon Cafe
    21 2 hours

    Lebanon Cafe

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Marrakesh
  22. Le Charlston
    22 2 hours

    Le Charlston

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Marrakesh
  24. Le Lounge
    24 2 hours

    Le Lounge

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Marrakesh
  25. L'Epicurien
    25 2 hours

    L'Epicurien

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Marrakesh
  26. L'escapade
    26 2 hours

    L'escapade

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Marrakesh
  27. LVT 113
    27 2 hours

    LVT 113

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Marrakesh
  28. Mazar
    28 2 hours

    Mazar

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Marrakesh
  29. Montecristo
    29 2 hours

    Montecristo

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Marrakesh
  30. O'mulligans
    30 2 hours

    O'mulligans

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Marrakesh
  33. Point Bar
    33 2 hours

    Point Bar

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Marrakesh
  34. Riad Monceau
    34 2 hours

    Riad Monceau

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Marrakesh
  36. Sinatra Kech
    36 2 hours

    Sinatra Kech

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Marrakesh
  37. SNOB
    37 2 hours

    SNOB

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Marrakesh
  38. So Lounge
    38 2 hours

    So Lounge

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Marrakesh
  39. Taberna 12
    39 2 hours

    Taberna 12

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Marrakesh
  41. TheatrO
    41 2 hours

    TheatrO

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Marrakesh
  43. Velvet
    43 2 hours

    Velvet

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Marrakesh
  44. VIP
    44 2 hours

    VIP

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Marrakesh
  45. W Club
    45 2 hours

    W Club

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Marrakesh
  46. Wine bar
    46 2 hours

    Wine bar

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Marrakesh
  47. Z Club
    47 2 hours

    Z Club

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Marrakesh
  48. مراكش
    48 2 hours

    مراكش

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Marrakesh

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata ·

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.