Travel to Morocco

The ideal approach to spend your holiday in Morocco is to travel with a local agency who will show you the greatest places to visit and explain their histories. As a recommendation, I propose Morocco Tour Operator Agency, which is one of the best travel organizations in Morocco…

Preparing your trip to Morocco

Passport

A valid passport valid for at least three months after the date of entry into Morocco is required. From now on, minors must also have an individual passport regardless of their age. However, if your child under 15 years of age is registered on your passport issued before 12 June 2006, this registration is valid.

Visa

For stays of less than three months, European and American nationals do not require a visa. Please contact the Moroccan consulate in your place of residency for more information.

Health

The primary issue in Morocco is the consumption of water and vegetables. Your body will adjust for a few days, but this can take as long as your trip! Always be cautious of what you drink or consume. When staying in a hotel, it’s better to drink bottled water from a bottle that’s open in front of you. Your pharmacy will be able to give you water purification tablets to put in your bottles if you are going on a hike.

Don’t be afraid to seek guidance from Moroccan pharmacists, who are knowledgeable and well-stocked with medications. If you have a significant problem, you should call the embassy, which will recommend a suitable treatment facility.

Antiseptics, tablets for fevers and headaches, sunscreen, insecticide, and medicine for gastrointestinal disorders and dehydration should all be included in your medical bag, especially if you are travelling to the south of the country.

Vaccines

Antiseptics, tablets for fevers and headaches, sunscreen, insecticide, and medicine for gastrointestinal disorders and dehydration should all be included in your medical bag, especially if you are travelling to the south of the country.

It is best to be vaccinated against hepatitis A and B, diphtheria, cholera, tetanus, and typhoid fever before travelling across the country. Because these diseases are uncommon, this is merely a preventative measure. Remember to schedule your vaccines several weeks in advance of your trip.

Luggage

In terms of clothes, keep in mind that the desert and mountains have cold nights. Make sure to dress appropriately for the occasion: cleavage, dresses, and short skirts are OK in a beach resort, but not in highly conservative towns.

Customs

Adults are allowed to bring in 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, or 400g of tobacco, as well as one litre of wine and one litre of strong alcohol. The dirham, the official currency, cannot be imported or exported. Remember to only alter what you require.

Insurance

For your holiday in Morocco, it’s a good idea to get insurance before you leave to cover repatriation and medical costs in the event of an emergency. Some bank cards include repatriation insurance as part of their package. Consult your financial institution. You can also purchase a plane ticket that includes insurance.

Clothing advice

In the spring, summer, and autumn, bring light clothing and a sweater for evenings. Mid-season apparel and a thick jacket are required in the winter. Shorts and miniskirts are not recommended. A hat could come in handy. Bring light clothing for the day and warm gear for the night if you’re on holiday in Morocco interior or south. It is best to avoid wearing anything that is too bold or could be perceived as provocative.

THE CLIMATE ON THE ATLANTIC COAST

The Moroccan coasts enjoy a temperate climate in summer and winter. In Rabat, the breeze from the Atlantic Ocean refreshes the air and the thermometer shows an average of 24°C in summer. It never gets cold in winter in the Moroccan capital, and you can enjoy its average temperature of 12°C. The presence of the ocean tempers the seasons and the days. The mildness of winter and the coolness of summer can be found all along the Moroccan ocean coast, so you can go there at the time that suits you best.

THE CLIMATE ON THE MEDITERRANEAN COAST

Enjoy the Mediterranean climate in northern Morocco and the Rif: hot and dry in summer, mild in winter. In the Rif, however, the rainy season extends from November to January, sometimes longer, and it is the wettest area in Morocco.

THE CLIMATE IN THE INTERIOR

In the interior, the climate varies with altitude. Then, summer is hot and pleasant in the mountains, stifling in the plains and the big cities. Winter is very cold and wet in the highlands, with warm days in the lowlands in this season, but beware of the chilly nights.

If you wish to visit the cities of Marrakech, Fez and the other imperial cities, autumn and spring are the most pleasant seasons to discover them. The mild temperatures make Morocco a great garden. In spring, the plains are covered with blossoming trees, poppies, irises and colorful wildflowers.

THE SAHARAN CLIMATE

Southern pre-Saharan and Saharan Morocco has a dry desert climate. The nights are very cold at night in winter although the days are warm in this season. In summer, the sun is blazing during the day with very hot temperatures, and the nights are cooler and more pleasant. Also, to visit the dunes and the stony expanses, autumn is the best season, from October to December.