Morocco

Travel tips for Morocco: safety advisories, currency and cash vs. card, tap water, plugs, local phrases, food, and advice from travelers.

Cash and cards

Carry some cash. While upscale hotels, restaurants, and malls accept cards, Morocco remains a cash economy for daily life. Carry Dirhams for taxis, souks, smaller eateries, and public toilets, as card systems can also be unreliable.

Try the food

Tagine (طاجين): A slow-cooked savory stew of meat, poultry, or fish together with vegetables or fruit, cooked in a distinctive conical clay pot.
Couscous (كسكس): Steamed semolina granules traditionally served with a rich meat and vegetable stew spooned over the top.
Pastilla (بسطيلة): A sweet and savory meat pie made with thin, flaky dough, traditionally filled with pigeon or chicken, almonds, and dusted with cinnamon and powdered sugar.

Say it in Arabic

Hello: السلام عليكم (As-salamu alaykum)
Thank you: شكرا (Shukran)
Please: عافاك (Aafak)
Excuse me: سمح لي (Smeh liyya)
How much is this?: بشحال هادا؟ (Bchhal hada?)
The bill please: الحساب عافاك (Lhsab aafak)
Yes / No: اه / لا (Iyyeh / La)
Goodbye: بسلامة (Bslama)

Essentials

Voltage: 220V, 50Hz
Driving: Right side
SIM tip: Pick up a prepaid SIM card from Maroc Telecom, Inwi, or Orange kiosks right at the airport arrivals hall and have the staff activate it for you.

Etiquette

Always use your right hand for eating, passing items, and greeting, as the left hand is traditionally considered unclean.