Morocco Travel FAQ

Citizens of the EU, the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia and many other countries can visit Morocco without a visa for up to 90 days. Your passport should be valid for at least six months after your arrival. Entry rules can change, so check with the Moroccan embassy in your country before you travel.

Yes. Morocco is one of the safest countries in North Africa for travellers. Take the usual precautions in busy medinas, agree taxi fares before you ride and dress modestly outside beach areas. On our private tours your driver stays with you throughout the trip.

The Moroccan dirham (MAD). It is difficult to buy outside Morocco, so most travellers change cash or use an ATM on arrival; ATMs are easy to find in towns and cities. Cards are accepted in most hotels and larger restaurants, but carry cash for souks, small cafés and tips.

Arabic and Amazigh (Berber) are the official languages, and French is widely spoken. English is common in hotels and tourist areas, and your driver will help you communicate along the way.

Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the best seasons for most of the country. For the Sahara, travel between September and May, as summer days in the desert are very hot. See our climate and seasons guide.

Two days are enough for a desert trip to Zagora from Marrakech, and three days are the minimum for the big dunes of Merzouga. To combine the imperial cities, the Sahara and Marrakech, plan 7 to 10 days.