Travel Essentials

Before you go

Visas & Passports - must be valid for 6 months. Visas not necessary for EU passport holders. Other nationalities should check with the Moroccan embassy
Electricity - is 240v and European plug adaptors usually work
Health - whilst insects aren't a big problem it’s worth taking mosquito repellents particularly in the Mountains/Dessert in the summer. Most areas of Morocco are malaria free
Ramadan - 11th of August - 9th of September , in 2010 but this should not change your travel plans as all the tourist activities are fully operational and there is a great atmosphere in the evenings when the fast is broken and everyone takes to the streets
Currency - it is difficult to get Moroccan Dirham in the UK but no problem using a UK cashpoint card when there. Also easy to change cash (Pounds, Dollars or Euros)
Clothing - the temperature varies enormously depending on time of time/year and location. It can be cool in the mountains or on the coast even in mid summer so worth taking an extra layer.
Driving Licence - photocard type UK driving licence is accepted by car rental companies

While you are there

Laws & Customs - Morocco has a Muslim dominated culture and whilst friendly please respect their sensitivities. Women in particular should dress conservatively when out in public especially the old towns (Medinas). No problems with sunbathing by pools or on beaches but toplessness is unacceptable.
Respect for the King. He is hugely popular and it could cause offence to make comments about the royal family in the way that happens in the UK
Time difference - it is the same as UK although their clock change dates are different so watch out in early spring and early autumn as there may be a time difference and the airline often get confused
Telephone - code dial 0044 or +44 for a UK number. The Moroccan international code in 212
Prices - rumours abound that you should never pay asking prices and should haggle. Never tried it myself.. .
Dining out - there are fantastic restaurants of all different budgets but there are tourist traps as well. The best advice is to book with us and then we'll give you our latest recommended list..but you have to book first!
Vegetarian food - lots of excellent salad and vegetable based cous-sous and tajine dishes available

Our Favourites

****Our New Discovery****
Introductory 25% off on all bookings plus free romantic dinner for 2 when you stay 3 nights or more at Riad Chayma. Prices from £85 per night B&B. Click for details or call us on 0207 112 0019 to check on availability.

Free hammam experience at the beach-side Rebali Riads for stays until 31st of May. Click for details or call us on 0207 112 0019 to check on availability

A free half day walk with one of the mountain guides for stays of 4 nights or more is now offered at the exceptional Kasbah Angour. Prices from only £98 per room per night B&B. Click for details or call us on 0207 112 0019 to check on availability.

We encourage all our client to visit the Atlas Mountains and you can either on a day trip a few days Mule Trekking or stay in somewhere like the beautiful Kasbah Bab Ourika...