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Morocco Travel Guide

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(sa-lam alay-kum • Arabic)
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Tourist season

Are July and August good months to visit Morocco?

7

July

Shoulder
season

8

August

Shoulder
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of Spain visiting Morocco for tourism.

Visa not required

A visa is not required.

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 27 to 36 EUR

Tourist's budget
from 60 to 89 EUR

Did you know?

The surface area of Morocco is 172.4 thous. mi², which puts the country in position number 59 in terms of the area in the world.

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
2. To change the cities for comparison, change Your Country in settings

The distance between Rabat (MA) and Madrid (ES) is 475 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Rabat click here

Rabat
Rabat
Marrakesh
Tangier
Salé
Fez
Casablanca
Madrid
Madrid
Barcelona
Seville
Valencia
Zaragoza
475
mi

Country Comparison

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Safety

General travel safety level in Morocco on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

2

Level 2 • Exercise a high degree of caution (plus additional regional warnings).

Update: 2 Jul 2025

Upcoming holidays

30 July 2025• Throne Day

14 August 2025• Oued Ed-Dahab Day

Currency

Moroccan Dirham (MAD) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 MAD
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.09437
10.59678
GBP
0.08155
12.26181
USD
0.11131
8.98357
Update: 3 Jul 2025

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Morocco

Map
Distance matrix
MilesFezCasablancaRabatMarrakechTangierMeknesEssaouiraTétouan
Fez-15510624212835329107
Casablanca155-54137183120190188
Rabat10654-17813574243136
Marrakech242137178-313211105312
Tangier128183135313-13137229
Meknes3512074211131-295116
Essaouira329190243105372295-378
Tétouan10718813631229116378-

A Brief History of Morocco

Important historical events that significantly shaped the nation's trajectory throughout the centuries

Best Ways to Experience Morocco

  • Cuisine
  • Animals

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

Determine the expenses for your travel or vacation budget, as well as the expenditures associated with residing in another country

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 27 to 36 EUR

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 60 to 89 EUR

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in Morocco via the Prices link

Currency

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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Morocco.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals
This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

Spain
  • Spain
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visiting flagMorocco for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for Spanish citizens
Visa not required

A visa is not required.

  • Allowed stay: 3 months

Electricity

220V (50 Hz)

In Morocco the standard voltage is 220V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type C, E sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket CType C
socket EType E

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

40 / 231
Ranking
36 910 560
Arab-Berber 99%

Area

59 / 230
Ranking
172.4 thous. mi²
It is approximately 88% of the territory of Spain.

Life expectancy

123 / 196
Ranking
73.6
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 71.9women 75.3

Median age

64 / 157
Ranking
29.1
Average age of population expressed in years.men 28.7women 29.6

Population growth

92 / 172
Ranking
0.92%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

97 / 131
Ranking
73.8%
Ability to read, write and count.men 83.3%women 64.6%

GDP

130 / 194
Ranking
7 296 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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