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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 0 Museums 0 Places of worship 54 Nature sites 0 Viewpoints 0 Food and drink 0 Markets and shopping 0 Entertainment 0 Nightlife 0 Family attractions 0 Art and culture 7 Activities 0

Typical visit duration

Up to 1 hour 61

Interests

History 113 Art 61 Museums 7 Nature 24 Sea and beach 17 Viewpoints 7
  2. Bibi Art
    02 1 hour

    Bibi Art

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue
    • Marrakesh
  4. Moroccan Face
    04 1 hour

    Moroccan Face

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue
    • Marrakesh
  5. Pascal
    05 1 hour

    Pascal

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue
    • Marrakesh
  10. AL HOUDA
    10 30 min

    AL HOUDA

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Marrakesh
  11. al iimran
    11 30 min

    al iimran

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Marrakesh
  12. Assif C
    12 30 min

    Assif C

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Marrakesh
  22. El Anbar El Anbar
    22 30 min

    El Anbar

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Marrakesh
  23. El Ihsane
    23 30 min

    El Ihsane

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Marrakesh
  25. GZA
    25 30 min

    GZA

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Marrakesh
  27. Hamza
    27 30 min

    Hamza

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Marrakesh
  28. Inara
    28 30 min

    Inara

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Marrakesh
  29. Machou
    29 30 min

    Machou

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Marrakesh
  33. Massira
    33 30 min

    Massira

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Marrakesh
  34. Mosque
    34 30 min

    Mosque

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Marrakesh
  35. Mosque
    35 30 min

    Mosque

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Marrakesh
  36. Mosque Amira
    36 30 min

    Mosque Amira

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Marrakesh
  41. Mosque Doha
    41 30 min

    Mosque Doha

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Marrakesh
  59. sunna Mosque
    59 30 min

    sunna Mosque

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Marrakesh
  61. مقبرة
    61 30 min

    مقبرة

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • 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.