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Morocco visa and currency information If you choose to build your own Morocco trip with our bite-sized adventure tours or try one of our Morocco itineraries, our friendly travel specialists will give you advice about travelling in Morocco, including visa and currency information.Passport & Visa Everyone (including children) will need their own valid passport, with at least 6 months validity beyond your intended return date left on your passport. Please make sure you passport is up to date. For more information on UK Passports please refer to www.ukpa.gov.uk. UK residents do not need a visa if entering Morocco for less than 90 days. Click here for the UK Moroccan Embassy website. Money matters The currency in Morocco is the Dirham (MAD). £1 is approx MAD 13. It's illegal to take any Moroccan dirham in or out of the country. |
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Cash machines and credit cards Withdraw some cash as soon as you arrive at the airport so you'll have enough cash to get through the first day. There are plenty of cash machines available at the airport and in the cities. Most major hotels and shops and even some souks accept credit cards, but do not rely too much on your plastic and make sure you always have enough cash. Our itineraries focus on the more small-scale Morocco where the locals do not always accept cards. If you're planning on using a hire car on your trip however, a credit card is compulsory and a blank credit card slip will be used as a deposit. |
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Travellers checks Travellers checks are widely accepted in Morocco and you can exchange cash and checks at most larger banks. Never exchange money with street dealers, it's illegal and unsafe. Tipping Tipping is customary in restaurants, taxis, hotels and guides for. For a small service 10 dirham (£0.70) is fine. If for example you have a private driver and you're extremely happy with the service then feel free to give a larger tip. For restaurants, the average tip is 10% of the total bill, but again you're free to give more or less depending on the service. Haggling Haggling is second nature to the youth and you'll only earn the shopkeeper's respect if you bargain with him. Especially when you're shopping in the souvenir Souks’ need to haggle over the price. As a rule of thumb, start at around 1 / 3 of the price. Decide what you're prepared to pay before you start haggling, that way you will not end up paying more than you bargained for (get it?). A drawn-out haggling game is part of the experience and will certainly add a fond memory to your newly purchased souvenirs. Do not feel embarrassed about bargaining, the shop keepers will only respect you for it. Besides, they expect you to bargain so they'll always start with a higher amount than the actual price. |
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Health In Morocco you won’t really have a higher risk of getting sick than back home. Health care in the cities is quite well developed. When you’re travelling you often have a lower immunity and general hygiene may also be less than what you’re used to at home. Vaccinations There are no vaccinations required for Morocco, though Hepatitis A and DTP are recommended. If you’re a frequent traveller you’ll probably already have the vaccinations but for the most up-to-date information contact your GP or local travel clinic. |
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Food and drink The local food in Morocco is excellent and the food stalls in eg the local markets are generally safe. If you're prone to a weak stomach then just judge your instincts for what you can or can not eat. Go for the food stalls where it's busy. If it's popular with the locals know it'll's a reliable place to eat. Avoid drinking tap water, stick to bottled water, which is cheap to buy, we found Sidi Ali water has a nice, neutral taste. Always make sure you carry enough water. Alcohol Morocco is a Muslim country and as part of their faith most Muslims do not drink alcohol. Try to respect the local traditions and beliefs much as possible and avoid drinking alcohol in public. A lot of bars and restaurants do not even serve alcohol so you can occasionally expect a polite 'no' when you ask for a nice cold beer. Most larger hotels and restaurants popular with foreigners in these places serve alcohol so it's fine to enjoy a drink or two. |