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Morocco Planning Your Trip

The information in this section is designed to help travelers get their bearings once they are in Morocco. For info about general travel preparations (including passports and permits, money, health, packing, international transportation, and more), consult the Essentials section at the beginning of this guide.

  • Entrance Requirements
  • Passport: Required for all citizens of United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland, and the United States.
  • Visa: Required in addition to passport for citizens of South Africa.
  • International Driving Permit . Required for all those planning to drive in Morocco, although foreign licenses with photo ID may be accepted.

  • Embassies And Consulates
  • In Morocco, most embassies and consulates are open Monday through Friday from around 8am to noon; some reopen after lunch until 6pm. British Embassy: 28 Av. SAR Sidi Mohammed, Souissi, Rabat (☎ ...more

  • Money
  • In Morocco, banking hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 to 11:30am and 2:30 to 4:30pm, during Ramadan from 9:30am to 2pm. In the summer, certain banks close at 1pm and do not re-open in the afternoon ...more

  • Safety And Security
  • Morocco has received a bad rap, for the most part undeserved, among travelers. While the crime rate is higher than in Spain or Portugal, there is far more to Morocco than hustlers and drugs. Nevertheless ...more

  • Health
  • All travelers in Morocco face a different set of health issues than in Spain and Portugal; food and waterborne diseases in particular are a common cause of illness. The CDC recommends that travelers ...more

  • Staying Connected
  • Useful communication information (including international access codes, calling card numbers, country codes, operator and directory assistance, and emergency numbers) is listed on the inside back cover ...more



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