Morocco
Morocco23 guides across 4 destinations — where to go, when, what it costs and what to eat.
Destinations in Morocco
Practical essentials for Morocco
Moroccan dirham (MAD), a closed currency you exchange on arrival and back before you leave
Arabic and Amazigh, with French widely used in business and cities; English is common in Marrakech and the other tourist centres
Type C/E, 220V 50Hz
ONCF trains, including the Al Boraq high-speed line from Tangier to Casablanca, link the cities, while petits taxis work within them - agree the fare or insist on the meter.
Small tips are part of daily life - 5-10% in restaurants, and a few dirhams for porters, guides and parking attendants.
Tap water is not recommended for visitors; drink sealed bottled water.
Right-hand side; a Latin-script national licence is accepted for short stays, but rental firms and checkpoints commonly ask for an International Driving Permit.
19 police, 15 ambulance and fire, 177 gendarmerie outside towns; 112 from a mobile
Country-level guidance, checked against official sources. Currency, fares and entry rules change — confirm anything time-critical before you travel.
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