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Full Country Name: The Kingdom of Morocco
Area: 446,550 km
Population: 34.6 million (UN 2015)
Capital: Rabat
Borders: Algeria is closed and Mauritania is open but has no public transport
Religion: Majority Islam
Time Zone: Standard time is one hour in advance of Greenwich Mean Time
Languages: Arabic (official), Berber, French and Spanish
Country Dialling Code: +212

Spring: March - May

This is when Morocco is at its best. The country is lush and green and the weather is comfortable.

Summer: May – September

• Strictly speaking Morocco is hot and sunny for the best part of the year but in the summer temperatures soar and it can become uncomfortable.
• We would advise avoiding the desert areas between late May and early September.

Autumn: September - November

• At this time of the year the heat of summer has eased and it is a very pleasant climate.

Winter: November – February

• If you are travelling in winter, head for the south, although be prepared for cold nights.
• The north coast and the Rif Mountains are frequently wet and cloudy in winter and early spring.

DO I NEED A VISA TO TRAVEL TO MOROCCO?

• At the time of writing, no visa for Morocco is required for travellers on Australian Passports.

Don't Forget...

• Visitors must also be in possession of onward travel documents and have sufficient funds for the duration of their stay.
• You must hold return or onward flight tickets.
• It is important to have two blank pages side by side in your passport for the entry and exit stamps to be issued. If there is insufficient space, entry into the country may be denied.

Please double check this information with Bench Africa or your travel agent as this may change at any time. 

CURRENCY

• The unit of currency in Morocco is the Dirham (DH).

You Should Know...

• Full banking services are available in all the main cities and towns, although a commission is normally charged.

VOLTAGE & FREQUENCY

• In Morocco the general voltage is 220 and the frequency is 50 Hz.

TOP Tips

• As the sockets can vary a ‘Travellers Adaptor Set’ is recommended.
• Voltage sometimes fluctuates and whilst power cuts are rare, they are not unknown.  It is useful to carry a torch.

Tipping Guidelines

Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco

17 Terrigal Crescent, O’Malley
, ACT 2606, Australia
Tel: +61 2 6282 4436 or +61 2 6290 0766

Embassy of Canada to Morocco in Rabat

13, bis rue Jaâfa-as-Sadik, Agdal Rabat, Morocco
Tel: +212 537 687 400 or Tel: +230 2020 0160

Australia does not have an Embassy or Consulate in Morocco so we suggest you contact the Embassy of Canada.

Local Departure Tax

Local departure taxes are applicable when departing airports in Morocco.

Dh 9 per person to be paid for economy class passengers and Dh36 per person for premium class passengers (subject to change).

• Morocco is a very welcoming destination for families with children.
• Morocco captures the imagination of both big and little kids, offering something for everyone.
• There are many hotels that are child-friendly but some that aren’t so it is advisable to speak to one of our Africa Specialists to get some guidance on the best accommodation for you and your clan.

• Amazir: A Noel of Morocco: Tom Gamble
• The Caliph’s House – A Year in Casablanca: Tahir Shah
• The House in Morocco: Rosalind Brackenbury
• The Road to Fez: Ruth Knafo Setton
• Berber Odes – Poetry from the Mountains of Morocco: Michael Peyron

Customs and Beliefs

• Moroccans are religious people.
• Islamic practices affect all aspects of life, especially in more remote communities.
• As in all Islamic communities the call to prayer will be heard several times a day.
• Visitors should respect religious sensitivity, particularly in the matter of dress and public conduct.
• Women, in particular, should wear appropriate clothing.
• Eating, drinking and smoking in public during the holy month of Ramadan should be avoided, as it is forbidden by the Muslim culture.
• Alcohol is available only at licensed hotels and restaurants.

Smart Traveller advice on travel to Morocco from Australia. Here you can find Morocco’s most up to date COVID-19 health screening requirements for entry, exit and transit, which may include recent COVID-19 test results and/or vaccination requirements.

Smart Traveller’s Global Covid-19 Health and Travel Advisory.

Subsequently we advise you to subscribe to Smartraveller for updates to stay informed if something changes.