Morocco Visa, Passport & Money Advice
General information
When travelling to Morocco with your family it is important to get to grips with the money, visa and passport requirements. We have compiled the most important information to help you plan your exciting family adventure without the hassle.
Visas and passports
If you are a British Passport holder, you do not need a visa to visit Morocco for stays of up to 90 days. You need to ensure that your passport is valid for at least 3 months on your date of entry to Morocco. This is the same for children’s passports.
Local currency
The currency in Morocco is the Dirham (DH). Since the local exchange rate is usually better, we recommend that you exchange money after arriving in Morocco or withdraw it from an ATM. Don’t change too much money, as you can only import or export a maximum of 1000 Dirhams. ATMs are widely available in cities and most main towns.
Most major credit cards are accepted in larger towns. In the larger hotels and shops and even in some souks you can increasingly pay by credit card. However, we recommend that you do not rely on it and always take some cash with you, as our Morocco trips take you to more out of the way places.
Tips and haggling
In Morocco, tipping is customary whenever you use a service such as a guide, driver, taxis and in restaurants. Wages are low in Morocco, so many people rely on tips – plus it’s your way of showing that you are satisfied with the service provided. We recommend having some change on you throughout your trip for this purpose. Whilst there are no hard and fast rules about how much to tip, it is usually 10 dirhams (approx. 1 euro) for a small service and if you have a private driver or guide on a tour and are really happy with the service, then you may wish to tip a little more. It is customary to tip around 10% in restaurants and around 1 dirham per drink in cafes.
Bargaining is second nature to Moroccans. If you want the seller to respect you, negotiate the price! It is wise to haggle, especially when buying a souvenir in the souks. You can start at about 1/3 of the price. Think about how much you are willing to pay for the item, but always remain friendly. Sellers always assume that the price will be negotiated and they will start high.
