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Morocco is where Africa, the Mediterranean and the desert meet - labyrinthine medinas, the High Atlas mountains and the dunes of the Sahara, all within a few hours of each other. It's sensory, social and endlessly photogenic.

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Morocco at a glance

Capital
Rabat
Largest city
Casablanca
Official languages
Arabic, Berber
Area
446,550 kmยฒ (172,414 miยฒ)
Population
38.1 million2024 ยท World Bank
Currency
Moroccan dirham โ€” MAD (ุฏ.ู….)
Region
Northern Africa
Time zone
Africa/Casablanca
Calling code
+212
Plug type
Type C, E
Local time ยท Rabat
Fri 18:50
Weather now ยท Rabat
37ยฐC Overcast
Exchange rate
$1 = 9.37 MAD

Data updated: weather 28 min ago ยท rates 28 min ago ยท sources: Open-Meteo, ExchangeRate-API

What Morocco is known for

Morocco is where Africa, the Mediterranean and the desert meet - labyrinthine medinas, the High Atlas mountains and the dunes of the Sahara, all within a few hours of each other. It's sensory and social, and a travel partner makes the souks and the bargaining a lot more fun.

  • Marrakech's medina and souks
  • Sahara desert camps and dunes
  • The Atlas Mountains and Berber villages
  • Blue-washed Chefchaouen

Tourism in Morocco

International tourist arrivals over the most recent years with available data - roughly #1 of 15 in its continent by reported arrivals (sources vary by country).

19M
2025 arrivals (est.)
+6.3% YoY
3.7M202111M202215M202317M202419M*2025
Data source: UN Tourism (UNWTO) / World Bank ยท updated 15 Jan 2026. * Latest-available estimate.

Top cities to explore in Morocco

From Marrakech to Merzouga, these are the places most Morocco trips are built around. Find a travel buddy in Marrakech who's already planning the same route, or pair up before you fly.

1

Marrakech

Walled red city of souks, gardens and rooftop cafes.

2

Fes

Home to the world's largest car-free medina.

3

Chefchaouen

Blue-painted mountain town in the Rif.

4

Merzouga

Desert village at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes.

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Things to do in Morocco

A shortlist of experiences worth building a trip - and a partnership - around.

Medinas & souks

  • Get lost in Marrakech's old medina
  • The vast car-free medina of Fes
  • Rooftop mint tea above the rooftops

Desert & dunes

  • Camp under the stars in the Sahara
  • Camel trek the Erg Chebbi dunes
  • Kasbahs along the road of a thousand kasbahs

Mountains & towns

  • Trek Berber villages in the High Atlas
  • Blue-washed lanes of Chefchaouen
  • Waterfalls at Ouzoud

Food & culture

  • Tagine, couscous and fresh bread
  • Street food on Jemaa el-Fnaa square
  • Argan oil and spice markets

Know before you go

The practical stuff every traveler needs - weather, safety, costs and how to get around.

Best time to visit

Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) avoid both the desert heat and the winter mountain cold. Summers are very hot inland; the coast stays milder, and desert nights are cold year-round.

Safety tips

  • Agree prices before guides, taxis and market purchases
  • Use registered ride-hailing apps at night rather than hailing on the street
  • Carry a copy of your ID and leave the original in your accommodation safe
  • Traveling with a verified partner adds an easy extra layer of safety

Accommodation & daily budget

Hostel dorm
$10-20/ night
Budget hotel / guesthouse
$30-60/ night
Mid-range hotel
$70-130/ night
Meals (per day)
$15-35

Splitting a twin room and transport with a partner can cut your daily costs by 30-40%.

Getting around & useful apps

Comfortable trains link the northern cities; grand-taxis and buses reach the rest. Desert and mountain trips are usually done with a local driver or tour.

Careem - ride-hailing Heetch - taxis Google Maps - transit Google Translate - Arabic & French Wise / XE - currency

Visa & entry requirements for Morocco

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