Citizens from EU countries, Great Britain, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, some countries
of South America and Africa do not require a visa. They receive an entry stamp at the border upon
presentation of a passport with validity for at least the following six months, entitling them to a
three-month stay in the country without further extension. Children under the age of 16 can be
registered in their parents' passport or enter the country with a valid child ID (as of 3 years, photo
ID is required) accompanied by their parents. For accompanying dogs a current veterinary health
certificate (not older than ten days) with evidence of rabies vaccination (minimum 1, maximum 8
months old) must be presented.
Morocco has very different climate zones due to its diverse landscapes (sea coasts, deserts,mountains, and valleys).
In the interior of the land, the weather significantly changes during the seasons: from hot and dry summer to cold and snowy winter. On the coasts, on the other hand, the climate is rather mild throughout the year. The rainy season is from December to March, but there are no long periods of rain. However, long dry periods can occur frequently or there will be no any rainfall. Precipitation rates decrease from west to east and from north to south. In January and February, winter sport activities are offered in many snow areas, especially in the Rif Mountains, the Middle Atlas, and the High Atlas. But also in palm oases of the south and in the desert have occasionally registered frost. March to October is the trekking season. The ideal time for excursions around the country is from April until the end of June, as the land blossoms and turns into a green paradise: the cereal fields are almost ready for pruning and the spring flowers bloom even in the stone desert. People who are sensitive to heat and sun should avoid the regions south of the High Atlas from July to September, as temperatures can climb up to 50°C and sandstorms are not a singular occurrence there.
The bathing season on the Atlantic coast lasts from May to September. On the Mediterranean it can last even longer.
Surface: 710,850km², incl. Western Sahara
Agricultural area: 84,000km²
Population density: 78 inhabitants per km²
Country area percentage occupied by cities: 56%
Population: approx. 35 million, approx. 70% of which are berber
Life expectancy: men – 67 years, women – 72 years
Inhabitants per general doctor: 4,100
Inhabitants per dentist: 30,000
Population growth: 1.4%
Illiterate persons above 15 years of age: 25%
Gross domestic product per capita (2018): 3,435 USD
Total gross domestic product: 105 billion USD
Average income per month: approx. 245 USD
Agriculture and forestry, incl. fisheries: 37%
Production and transport: 28.5%
Trading: 7.6%
Service sector: 7%
Population living exclusively on agriculture: approx. 45%
Radius, of a single school in the land interior: up to 40km
Unemployment: 11%, among academics 35%
Caution: possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severely punished! Some tourists are therefore currently serving sentences in Moroccan prisons.
UK
Embassy:
28 Avenue S.A.R. Sidi Mohammed, Souissi, Rabat 10105
Phone: + 212 5376-33333
Consulate:
Villa Les Sallurges 36 rue de la Loire, Casablanca 20000
Phone: +212 522-857400
Ireland
Honorary Consulate
57, Bd Abdelmoumen Rue Salim Cherkkaoui, Casablanca 20000
Morocco
Phone: + 212 522-272721
Boulevardd du 20 Aoút, B.P. 808, Agadir 80000
Phone: +212 528-821212
USA
Embassy & Consulate
8, Bd Moulay Youssef, Casablanca 20000
Phone: +212 522-642000
Canada
Embassy
66, Mehdi Ben Barka Avenue, Rabat-Souissi 10000
Phone: +212 537-544949
For other countries we would kindly ask you to gather information on your own.
The import and export of the local currency, Dirham (Dh, divided into 100 centimes) is prohibited. Foreign currencies are subject to an import limit, e.g. up to 10,000 EUR. We would kindly ask you to inform yourself in advance about the regulations regarding your local currency.
Currency exchange receipts should be saved in order to exchange the leftover Dirhams after your visit (maximum 50% of the originally exchanged amount can be exchanged back). All international level valid currencies are accepted. The exchange rate in 2018 was approx. 1 USD to 9.41 Dh. The exchange rate is set by the state and is approximately the same in all hotels, exchange offices or banks. Traveler's cheques are also accepted by most banks. There are ATMs in all major cities for Maestro and credit cards, but some cases of incorrect charge have occurred in the past. During high season (March – May, September – November) the Dirham stocks in the hotels and city exchange offices are often exhausted. Some exchange offices at airports only exchange cash. Large souvenir shops, merchants and hotels accept credit cards (mostly MasterCard and Visa,
occasionally American Express and Diners).
Money and valuable goods should be kept in the hotel safe. There are many pickpocketers in
tourist areas, so it is advisable not to openly carry money and to expressively pay in large cash
amounts.
The desert is a place where the temperature changes very extremely. Especially in the Hammada
Desert, the temperatures rise above 30°C during the day and drop below 0°C at night, so a warm
pyjama suit is highly recommended. The temperature jumps can be best managed by layering the
outfits according to the onion principle. From November to the end of March you should bring a
warm jacket and rainwear. Sturdy hiking boots are a must for trekking in the mountains. Headgear
is indispensable from April to October, especially in the south. During sandstorms, a turban which
completely protects the face is ideal.
Morocco has 8 international airports: Casablanca, Nador, Rabat, Tangier, Agadir, Fes, Marrakech
and Oujda.
The state airline ,"Royal Air Maroc", flies from Casablanca to many capital cities in Western
Europe, to Africa, as well as to the Middle East and North America.
There are direct flights from London, Manchester, New York, Washington and Montréal to
Casablanca and Rabat, which are perfectly connected with other domestic flights.
Further examples of possible direct connections are given below:
BritishAirways offers flights from London to Marrakech.
AirArabia and RyanAir fly from London and Dublin to Fes, Rabat, Tanger, Marrakech and
Agadir.
EasyJet offers flights from London and Manchester to Essaouira, Agadir and Marrakech.
AirCanada flies from Montréal to Casablanca.
Mainly 220V (in larger hotels always) main voltage is available, in the inland still 110V connections can be found.
If you want to photograph people, especially women, you should ask them for permission
beforehand. Sometimes people want some coppers (small money) for that, especially in
Marrakech at Gaukler square (snake charmer, musician, storyteller, etc.). You should respect it if
the person does not wish to be photographed. According to the Koran, neither humans nor animals
are allowed to be photographed, and some Moroccans strictly follow these rules. There is an
absolute ban on photography that applies to military locations and dams!
Personal (legal, for import not prohibited) medicine
1 bag / backpack for overnight stays in the nature (30-40L)
Passport with minimal validity
Credit cards, cash (please note the limit) for exchanging Dirhams
Robust shoes for long hikes (ankle-high)
Sneakers or sandals for easy hikes
Wind- and waterproof jacket with hood
Sweater, warm jacket
Headgear and possibly gloves, headscarf or turban as protection against sand and sun in
the desert
Refillable water bottle
Small pocket knife (only in hold luggage on the plane)
Small torch/flashlight
Sunglasses and biodegradable sunscreen
Camera
Swimwear (bikinis are absolutely allowed and are generously tolerated)
