Morocco travel guide
Morocco is a country of strong contrasts and sensory pleasure: mint tea in a medina courtyard, camels at dusk on the Saharan dunes, blue-washed lanes in the Rif mountains, and fresh fish grilled by the Atlantic. It is close to Europe yet feels quite different, and a week can include several kinds of landscape. Casablanca and Rabat give a view of modern and royal Morocco, Tangier looks across the strait to Spain, Chefchaouen is a relaxed mountain town known for its blue walls, and Essaouira is a breezy Atlantic port. Merzouga is the gateway to the high dunes of Erg Chebbi for a night in a desert camp. Between the cities, mountain roads and the Atlantic coastline make the journeys part of the trip. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for most of the country, while summer can be very hot inland. Morocco suits food lovers, photographers and independent travellers. Plan your itinerary city by city with Zippy Trips.
Capital: Rabat.
Visa for Indian passport holders
E-visa, applied for online before you fly.
Before you go to Morocco
- Currency
- MAD د.م.
- Emergency number
- 19
- Plug type
- Type C, E
- Tap water
- Tap water: mostly safe
- Tipping
- Customary
- Bargaining
- Common
- eSIM
- Available
- Card networks
- Visa, Mastercard
- ATM fees
- A local fee of roughly MAD 20-40 at many ATMs, plus your home-bank fee
Cities in Morocco
- Marrakech The Red City — imperial capital of the south famed for the Jemaa el-Fnaa square, sprawling souks, palaces and gardens ringed by the High…
- Fez Morocco's spiritual and cultural heart, home to the walled medieval medina of Fes el-Bali (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and the world's…
- Chefchaouen The Blue Pearl of the Rif Mountains — a photogenic hillside medina washed in shades of blue, a relaxed base for mountain walks.
- Casablanca Morocco's largest city and economic capital — Art Deco boulevards, an Atlantic corniche and the colossal Hassan II Mosque rising over the…
- Essaouira A breezy fortified Atlantic port town of white-and-blue medina, sea ramparts, fresh seafood grills and world-class windsurfing.
- Tangier Morocco's gateway to Europe where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic — a storied Kasbah, an artistic legacy and a revitalised bay-front…
- Merzouga A tiny Saharan village on the edge of the towering Erg Chebbi dunes — the classic launch point for camel treks and desert camp nights.
- Rabat Morocco's laid-back political capital on the Bou Regreg estuary — the Kasbah des Oudayas, Hassan Tower and Chellah necropolis, all…
Frequently asked questions about Morocco
- Do Indian citizens need a visa for Morocco?
- E-visa, applied for online before you fly.
- What currency is used in Morocco?
- The currency in Morocco is the Moroccan Dirham. د.م.1 is about ₹10.
- Can I use cards and ATMs in Morocco?
- Accepted card networks: Visa, Mastercard. Decline dynamic currency conversion at ATMs and card machines.
- Should I tip in Morocco?
- Tipping in Morocco: customary. Tipping (pourboire) is customary for small services — a few dirhams for porters, cafe staff and guides; round up or ~10% in restaurants.
- Is tap water safe to drink in Morocco?
- Tap water: mostly safe. Tap water is generally chlorinated in cities but stick to bottled water to be safe, especially in rural areas and the desert.
- What plug type does Morocco use?
- Morocco uses Type C, E plugs.
- What is the emergency number in Morocco?
- Emergency: 19. Police: 19. Ambulance: 15.
- Can I get a SIM or eSIM in Morocco?
- SIM and eSIM available in Morocco.
- What is the capital of Morocco?
- The capital of Morocco is Rabat. Time there: IST - 5 h 30 min.