Visa and documents
Passport, maximum length of stay, travelling with children and entering with your own vehicle.
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Morocco travel tips: plan your trip
Everything you need to know before travelling to Morocco
Good preparation is the best way to enjoy your trip from day one. Morocco is only a short flight from Europe, but it has its own entry rules, currency, climate and customs. Knowing them in advance saves you surprises and helps you make the most of every moment.
On this page we have gathered our Morocco travel tips, based on years of experience as local guides. Choose a topic and you will find a complete guide.
Your pre-departure checklist
- DocumentsPassportTravel insuranceChildren
- MoneyDirhamExchangeTips
- When to goSpringAutumnDesert in winter
- What to pack
With these four points sorted, your Morocco trip will get off to a great start.
Practical guides to plan your trip
Currency, exchange and prices
The dirham, where to change money, what things cost and how tipping works.
Read the currency guideWeather and best time to go
When to visit the desert, the High Atlas, the coast and the imperial cities, season by season.
See the best time to travelGetting there
Direct flights from Europe, ferries across the Strait and tips if you travel by car.
See how to get to MoroccoTips for a stress-free trip to Morocco
- Wear comfortable clothes that cover shoulders and knees in villages and medinas
- Ask permission before photographing people
- Bargain respectfully, and with a smile, in the souks
- Drink bottled water and always carry some cash in dirhams
- Going trekking? Check our trekking packing list
Get to know the country before you arrive
Understanding a little of its history and culture makes every visit far more meaningful.
History of Morocco
Dynasties, imperial cities and how the country evolved into modern Morocco.
The Berbers
The origins and culture of the Amazigh people, alive in the mountains and the desert.
Our blog
Articles and routes from our guides, such as what to see in Fez.
Ready to choose your route?
Once your trip is planned, explore our Morocco tours: the 5-day Merzouga desert tour, the 7-day Morocco tour or the M’Goun trek.
Questions about your trip?
Write to us and our local guides will help you plan every detail, with no obligation.
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