Morocco Visa, Passport & Money Advice
When travelling to Morocco it is important to know about visa, passport and money matters. We have compiled the most important, up-to-date information on one page so you don’t need to search for hours, and can be well prepared for your holiday to Morocco.
Visas & passport
If you are a British Passport holder, you do not need a visa to visit Morocco for stays of up to 90 days. But you need to ensure that your passport is valid for at least 3 months on your date of entry to Morocco.
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 smaller places.
Tips and Haggling
In Morocco, tipping is customary whenever you use a service such as guides, drivers, taxis and in restaurants. Wages are low in Morocco, so many people rely on tips. It’s your way of showing that you are satisfied with the service provided. Therefore, it is good to always have some change in your pocket during your trip to Morocco. There are no hard and fast rules about how much to tip. For a small service, 10 dirhams (approx. 1 euro) are enough. If you have a private driver 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 and never pay too much. Sellers always assume that the price will be negotiated and they will start high. An extensive haggling game will certainly be a special memory of your Morocco trip.
