Morocco

Travel information

Basics

Morocco


Morocco is located in Northern Africa.

Official languages are Arabic and Berber. Morocco uses metric system (kilograms, centimeters, °C). Time zone is UTC+00:00 with daylight saving time.

Sockets & plugs

Morocco uses 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type E.


Sockets & plugs - Type C
Type C
Sockets & plugs - Type E
Type E

Money

Currency

Morocco uses the Moroccan dirham (symbol: د.م.), code MAD.

Banknotes come in denominations of 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10 dirhams. Dirham is subdivided into 100 centimes. Coins come in denominations of 10, 5, 2, 1 and ½ dirhams and 20, 10 and 5 centimes.


Tipping

Not expected, but can leave extra tip

Tipping is usually not expected in Morocco. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small ‘extra’ tip. Receipts might sometimes include a service charge. If there is a service charge there is no need to tip.


ATMs

Common

Automatic teller machines (local name: الصرف الآلي) are common in Morocco. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.

You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.


Communications

Internet

Internet speed in Morocco is on average 3.7 Mbps.

WiFi

WiFi coverage in Morocco is low. It is not as easy to find one.


Mobile phone

You can buy a SIM card for about 15.36 MAD, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Inwi, Maroc Telecom or Orange.

Mobile phones

Morocco uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900.

Roaming

If you don't want to buy SIM card in Morocco upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

Dial code

+212

To call Morocco, dial +, then 212 (the country code for Morocco), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number.

International call
+ 212 520 1234567
Local call
0520 1234567

For local calls within Morocco, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 520 .

Health & safety

LGBTIQ+

Sexuality, marriage & acceptance

Homosexual practices are illegal in Morocco. Punishment includes imprisonment and a fine.

Same-sex marriage is illegal.

Homosexuality
Illegal
Marriage
Illegal

Vaccinations

No vaccinations are required to enter this country

No vaccinations are required to enter this country. The vaccinations listed for this country are recommended for the traveler’s protection.


Hepatitis A
Routine immunizations
Typhoid fever

These apply only to select travelers or persons on work assignments.

Hepatitis B
Rabies

Travel advisories

1 country advisory

Alerts

Alerts are issued for short-term events we think you should know about when planning travel to a country.

Other

Emergency numbers

Police
190
Ambulance
150
Fire department
150