Guide to travel to Morocco

Looking for a guide to travel to morocco? If you still don’t know what is needed to travel to morocco, we are going to explain everything you have to prepare for entering Morocco and leaving. general information and Requirements to travel to Morocco with its customs, laws and limitations in the customs of Morocco. You have available this travel guide with the emergency telephone numbers, the best time to travel to morocco and everything you need to know to travel safely.

MOROCCO DATA

Capital	Rabat (See map)
Languages	Moroccan Arabic, a little Spanish is also spoken in the north and south of the country, and French in the central area.
Currency	Moroccan dirham
Visa?	Nope
Voltage	220 volts

General information of Morocco

With the current situation you may have to fill out some kind of form to travel to Morocco or covid Morocco requirements, so we recommend you to check What is needed to travel to Rabat or any destination in the country in this travel guide.

Guide to travel to Morocco entry requirements

These are the Morocco entry requirements:

• Passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry and until the date your trip ends.
• At the entrance you must declare to the immigration authorities the amount of foreign currency that you bring with you.
• Have family, work or financial ties in the place of origin that will allow you to demonstrate your intentions to return to your country of origin.
• Have enough money to finance your stay.
• It is necessary to have a return ticket to the place of origin or departure from the Kingdom.

Guide to travel to Morocco requirements to leave

Once your stay is over, these are the Morocco exit requirements:

• To prolong your stay as a “tourist” or to change said migratory status, you need to go to the Police Prefecture of the place where you have established your domicile, or temporary accommodation in Morocco.
• If you stay with an expired visa or exceed the maximum period of stay, you must apply to the nearest police station for an exit visa, which could involve a fine.

Morocco customs information

• You can temporarily enter Morocco, without any kind of formality, most of your personal belongings in quantities that correspond to a normal tourist activity.
• You can enter alcohol (1 bottle of wine and a bottle of alcohol or 3 bottles of wine per adult) and tobacco (200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco per adult).
• Hunting weapons and ammunition are allowed except for rifled barrel rifles.
• Objects that can be imported without the need for customs procedures Non-residents in Morocco can import the following objects without the need for customs procedures:
  • Garments to be worn on the trip.
  • Tobacco (200 cigars or 100 cigarettes, 25 cigars or 250 grams of a combination of the above).
  • Alcoholic beverages (one liter bottle of wine and one bottle of hard liquor).
  • Jewelry, 150 ml of perfumes, 250 ml of cologne.
  • Souvenirs and gifts within the limit of 2,000 Moroccan Dirhams.
  • Photographic and video camera, binoculars and disc player.
  • Audio recording device, radio, portable television, typewriter, calculator, laptop, mobile phone.
  • Diverse sports team.
  • Portable music instrument.
  • Bicycles and the like.

  All items must be brought back at the end of the trip. The provisions do not apply to students or street vendors.

• Animals and products that require specific procedures.
  • Dogs, cats, birds and other pets that their owners accompany must have a health certificate.
  • Plant products require phytosanitary certificates.
  • Species of wild flora and fauna in danger of extinction and products derived from these species require certificates from the Directorate of Waters and Forests.
  • Hunting weapons and their ammunition require authorization from the National Security Services.
  • Medicines in small quantities and for personal requirements: a declaration of honor available at customs and medical evidence such as prescriptions or other certificates are required. If the medications are not for personal use, authorization from the Department of Health is required.
• Prohibited Goods.

The import of:

• Weapons and ammunition of war.
• Writings, impressions, cassettes, videocassettes and all objects that are contrary to public morals.
• narcotics
• Objects that can leave the country without the need for paperwork
  • Products of Moroccan origin (handicrafts or other types) that have been purchased locally, with no value limit. The proof of payment can be done by any means.
  • Travel memories.
  • Ornamental rocks, fossils and/or semi-precious stones (provided they are no more than a dozen).
• Objects that require paperwork to leave the country
  • Objects of art, collectibles and antiques require the authorization of the department in charge of cultural affairs. If an exhaustive list of objects of daily use cannot be presented, the quantities and value of the objects must be calculated in relation to the social situation of the traveler, which can be appreciated from various indicators.
• Drones are prohibited in Morocco, their use implies confiscation and probable arrest. The foregoing in accordance with Decree No. 386-15 dated February 6, 2015, published in the Official Gazette of Morocco No. 6337 of February 23, 2015.

Moroccan local currency

• The legal tender in Morocco is the Moroccan dirham («درهم», MAD). This is the only currency accepted in shops, restaurants and service stations.
• The Moroccan Dirham cannot be traded outside of Morocco. It is recommended to keep the proof of the purchase of Dirhams, in case you have leftover Dirhams when you leave, you can exchange them at the airport.

For more information regarding the local currency or payment methods of the country, consult the section recommendations in money to travel abroad..

Moroccan customs

Make sure you know the customs of the country so you can know what the best time to visit morocco. Here are the most common.

• Morocco is a country with a majority Muslim population, so it is recommended to respect the sensitivity of the inhabitants, dress discreetly and maintain an appropriate and courteous behavior.
• The Moroccan Penal Code punishes sexual relations outside the marriage bond and “any act of homosexuality”. For more information see the section on LGBTI people.
• In the case of couples of Moroccans with foreigners, the different tourist establishments and hotels can request to show a marriage certificate.
• Activities related to “religious proselytizing” They can be punished with sentences of 3 months to 6 years in prison and a fine of approximately US$50.

Is it safe to travel to Morocco?

Morocco is a safe country in general terms. However, special attention is recommended in the care of personal objects and especially the passport, since pickpockets are common in crowds.

Moroccan Laws

• Illicitly transporting psychotropic substances is typified as a serious crime.
• It is advisable to always carry a copy of your passport with a visa or entry stamp with you during your stay in Morocco and keep it in a safe place.

Other recommendations in guide to travel to Morocco

• Do not forget to notify your bank that you will travel to Morocco, so that it can inform you how to act in case of theft or loss of your credit cards in Morocco, or problems that you could have when withdrawing money with your cards abroad.
• Recommendations and more advice by topic or type of traveler, visit the section of recommendations for your trip abroad of this guide to travel to Morocco.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)