Travel advisory · MoroccoSome governments advise against travel to parts of Morocco.The warnings cover only these areas: Mauritania border, Western Sahara: south and east of the Berm, Western Sahara: within 30 km of the Berm, Algeria border region, Western Sahara.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice

Areas with warnings

Mauritania border · avoid all travel · France, Italy
Western Sahara: south and east of the Berm · avoid all travel · Canada, New Zealand
Western Sahara: within 30 km of the Berm · avoid all travel · Canada, New Zealand
Algeria border region · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Germany, Italy
Western Sahara · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Germany

Also named by one government: Al Houz (Spain), Taroudant (Spain), Casablanca peripheral and deprived neighbourhoods (Italy), East of the Moroccan defence wall (Italy)

Government	Advice	Updated	Read the advice
United Kingdom (FCDO)	No advice against travel; general precautions only	–	Read the advice
United States (State Dept)	Exercise increased caution	Sep 4, 2026	Read the advice
Canada (Global Affairs)	Exercise a high degree of caution due to terrorism (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)	Kein Warnhinweis für das übrige Land; Abraten nur für bestimmte Gebiete (regional advisories)	Nov 2, 2026	Read the advice
New Zealand (SafeTravel)	Exercise increased caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs)	High Degree of Caution	–	Read the advice
France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)	Pays sûr, vigilance accrue dans certaines zones seulement (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice

Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.

Africa

Morocco

Morocco pairs walled imperial cities with Atlas Mountain valleys and the Sahara, and most trips run as a loop through all three.

Start with the essentials Where to stay Plan a trip to Morocco

Morocco is a country in North Africa, with Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts to the west and north, the Atlas Mountains running through the middle, and the Sahara to the south and east. Its imperial cities, Marrakech, Fes and Meknes among them, were capitals of successive dynasties. Their walls, gates and covered markets, called souks, are a good reason to start here. Berber (Amazigh) villages and kasbahs sit in the mountains and the south, and meals such as tagine and mint tea are served in homes and small restaurants as well as in the cities.

A loop suits most itineraries: one or two cities, a drive over the Atlas, then time in the desert or on the coast. The number of days decides how much you can cover, so with a short trip, pick one region. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for most of the country. Summer is very hot in the interior and the south, and winter is cold in the high mountains.

Five things to know before Morocco

Check entry for your passport
US, UK, Canadian, Australian, German and Spanish passports can visit for tourism without a visa, with a 90-day limit in the official advice. Passport-validity advice differs by government, from 3 to 6 months, so carry at least 6. Visa checker
Ask how far the riad is from a road
Taxis cannot reach most of the medina. Ask your riad for the nearest drivable gate, and whether someone can meet you there. Marrakech
Agree prices first, not after
For guides, souk purchases and taxis without a meter, settle the price before you start. The UK government advises agreeing a fare in advance or checking the taxi uses a meter.
Get dirhams in Morocco
The UK government calls the dirham a closed currency that cannot be easily exchanged outside Morocco, so plan to change or withdraw cash after you land. Declare foreign currency worth 100,000 dirham or more. Money
Ramadan changes the rhythm
The UK government says Ramadan next starts in February 2027. Eating, drinking or smoking in public by day may cause offense, and opening hours change, so check ahead.

Morocco travel guides

Practical guides from writers who live there.

Best time to visit Morocco

Which months suit the cities, the desert and the coast

Read the guide Marrakech

Medina base for gardens, souks and Atlas day trips

Read the guide Fes

Car-free medina, tanneries and madrasas

Read the guide Chefchaouen

The blue Rif town, reached by bus from Fes

Read the guide Essaouira

Walled Atlantic port, about three hours from Marrakech

Read the guide Merzouga

Sahara-edge dunes and the long road south

Read the guide Visas and entry

Check your passport rules before you fly

Read the guide Connectivity

Data for maps in the medina lanes

Read the guide

Top places to visit in Morocco

See all attractions in Morocco

Historic site · TangierGrand SoccoCarry small notes and coins, and look over goods closely, since some stalls sell fakes or poor-quality items.

Museum · MarrakechMACAALArrange a taxi or driver, as access is through the golf resort and two security checks.

green and white dome building surrounded by trees

Historic site · MeknesMausoleum of Moulay Ismail

Historic site · FesRoyal palace of Fes

Destinations in Morocco

CityMarrakechExplore

CityRabatExplore

snow covered mountain under blue sky during daytime

National parkToubkal National ParkExplore

National parkSouss-Massa National ParkExplore

Where to stay in Morocco

Neighborhood first, hotel second.

All stay guides

MarrakechWhere to stay in Marrakech: medina riad or new town hotel

a large white building with a green roof next to the ocean

CasablancaWhere to stay in Casablanca: Centre Ville, the medina or the Corniche

Itineraries

Bustling marketplace filled with various goods and shoppers

3 daysMarrakech in 3 days: palaces, souks and the Majorelle gardenA three-day Marrakech plan: the Bahia Palace and Saadian Tombs, the Ben Youssef Madrasa and the souks, then Jardin Majorelle or a day in the Atlas, with prices.

a large building with a clock on the side of it

1 dayRabat in one day: Kasbah, Hassan Tower, Chellah and a museumA one-day Rabat route: Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower, Chellah and one museum, with checked prices and hours, a Tuesday plan and a rain swap.

1 dayCasablanca in one day: mosque, Art Deco center and the CornicheA one-day Casablanca route for a layover or a single night: the Hassan II Mosque, Art Deco downtown, the old medina and the Corniche, with a rain plan.

What a day costs in Morocco

Per person, in MAD

Work out your trip

BudgetMAD 250a day≈ $25 · per person

Hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights.

Bed a night: MAD 120
Food: MAD 100
Transport: MAD 30
Sights: Free

Mid-rangeMAD 820a day≈ $83 · per person

A 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day.

Bed a night: MAD 400
Food: MAD 250
Transport: MAD 100
Sights: MAD 70

ComfortMAD 2,250a day≈ $229 · per person

A 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.

Bed a night: MAD 900
Food: MAD 600
Transport: MAD 250
Sights: MAD 500

Checked Oct 3, 2026 by Youssef HaddadA source for every line on the trip cost page. Flights not included. Rates By Exchange Rate APIWork out your trip

When to go

Rainy days

Best

JanuaryClear3 rainy daysHigh20°Low7°Cool nights
FebruaryClear5 rainy daysHigh22°Low9°Mild
MarchClear7 rainy daysHigh23°Low10°Warm, green
AprilClear5 rainy daysHigh26°Low13°Warm
MayClear3 rainy daysHigh30°Low16°Hot days
JuneClear1 rainy dayHigh33°Low18°Hot
JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh38°Low21°Very hot
AugustClear1 rainy dayHigh38°Low23°Very hot
SeptemberClear2 rainy daysHigh33°Low20°Hot
OctoberClear3 rainy daysHigh30°Low17°Warm
NovemberClear4 rainy daysHigh24°Low12°Mild
DecemberClear5 rainy daysHigh20°Low9°Cool nights

Average daily high and low in Marrakech, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Right now in Morocco

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

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Humidity: 48%
Wind: 4 km/h
Chance of rain: 3%

Morocco

08:05 PM

Monday, November 2

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Today27°16°3%Monday: Cloudy. High 27°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 3%.
Tue26°17°80%Tuesday: Rain. High 26°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 80%.
Wed23°15°58%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 23°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 58%.
Thu25°16°5%Thursday: Fog. High 25°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 5%.
Fri27°15°1%Friday: Cloudy. High 27°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 1%.
Sat28°15°3%Saturday: Cloudy. High 28°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 3%.
Sun30°19°21%Sunday: Rain. High 30°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 21%.

Updated 05:02 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 9.842 MAD

Amount

Converted to

MAD · Moroccan Dirham

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

What's on in Morocco

Big events, festivals and concert tours

Events calendar

a group of women standing next to each other

JanuaryTimkatJan 19, 2027

Festivals by month

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
MayWorld Sacred Music FestivalFes
JunGnaoua World Music FestivalEssaouiraMawazineRabat
JulFestival TimitarAgadir
Aug
SepImilchil MoussemMideltBoulevard des Jeunes MusiciensCasablanca
Oct
Nov
Dec

Before you go to Morocco

Sahara and Atlas toursMulti-day desert drives from MarrakechCompare tours

Riads across MoroccoMedina guesthouses in four citiesCheck availability

eSIM for MoroccoMaps for medina lanes without roamingRead the guide Travel insurance for MoroccoCover for desert road daysRead the guide

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Rules for Morocco, checked

Tourism: no visa for up to 90 days on UK passports (FCDO). Morocco's foreign ministry also lists US, Canada, Australia, Germany and Spain as exempt.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Read more

Morocco FAQ

Do I need a visa for Morocco?

Not for tourism on a US, UK, Canadian, Australian, German or Spanish passport. The UK, Canadian, Australian, German and Spanish governments all cite a 90-day limit, and the Moroccan foreign ministry lists all six as visa-exempt. Check the visa checker for your passport.

What should I wear in Morocco?

Follow local dress codes, especially in mosques, shrines and villages. The UK government advises women to consider loose-fitting clothing that covers arms, legs and chest, as women traveling alone may attract unwanted attention.

Is Ramadan a good time to visit?

It can be, with patience. The UK government notes that eating, drinking and smoking in public by day may cause offense and that hotels and restaurants serving food in fasting hours may separate you from Muslim guests. The next Ramadan starts in February 2027.

How many days do you need in Morocco?

A week fits Marrakech, Essaouira and one night in the mountains. Ten days adds Fes or the southern desert road. The Atlantic cities from Tangier to Casablanca link by high-speed train, while the Atlas and the desert need a driver or a tour.

Is Morocco safe for tourists?

Petty crime is common in tourist areas, especially medinas and beaches, and people posing as official guides harass visitors. The UK government advises using a guide with an official badge. Canada advises a high degree of caution with regional advisories, so read your own government advice.