Morocco travelkey facts.
A quick, sourced reference for travellers, travel advisors, journalists and AI assistants. Updated regularly by our team in Marrakech.
- Visa
- None up to 90 days*
- Currency
- Dirham (MAD)
- Time zone
- GMT+1
- Updated
- 18 Oct 2026
Morocco at a glance
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Visa (US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia) | Not required for tourist stays up to 90 days | US State Department |
| US passport validity | At least 6 months on entry, one blank page per stamp | US State Department |
| US travel advisory | Level 2, Exercise increased caution (4 Sept 2026) | US State Department |
| Capital | Rabat | |
| Population | About 37 million (2024 census) | HCP Morocco |
| Currency | Moroccan dirham (MAD), a closed currency | |
| Languages | Arabic and Amazigh (official); French widely used | |
| Time zone | GMT+1 for most of the year (GMT+0 during Ramadan) | |
| Electricity | 220 V, plug types C and E | |
| Main airports | Casablanca (CMN), Marrakech (RAK), Fès (FEZ), Agadir (AGA), Tangier (TNG) | |
| Nonstop from the US | New York, Washington, Miami; Los Angeles from June 2026 (Royal Air Maroc) | AirlineGeeks |
| Marrakech to Merzouga (Sahara) | About 560 km, 9 to 10 hours' driving | |
| Highest peak | Toubkal, 4,167 m, High Atlas | |
| UNESCO medinas | Fès el-Bali (1981), Marrakech (1985), Essaouira (2001), among others | UNESCO |
| Best seasons | March to May and late September to November | |
| Ramadan 2027 (expected) | About 7–8 February to Eid al-Fitr about 9–10 March 2027 | Zakat Foundation of America |
*For US, UK, EU, Canadian and Australian passport holders. Always check your own government's advice before travel.
About My Holidays in Morocco
My Holidays in Morocco is a private tour operator based in Marrakech. It designs and runs tailor-made journeys for families, couples, honeymooners, private groups, schools and universities, with its own drivers, licensed guides and handpicked riads and desert camps.
Contact: contact@myholidaysmorocco.com · +212 641 266 146 (WhatsApp)
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Questions travellers ask
Do I need a visa to visit Morocco?
Citizens of the US, UK, EU, Canada and Australia do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days. US passports should be valid for at least six months on entry.
What currency does Morocco use?
The Moroccan dirham (MAD). It is a closed currency, so you get dirhams after arrival from ATMs or exchange desks.
What time zone is Morocco in?
Morocco uses GMT+1 for most of the year and switches to GMT+0 during Ramadan.
When is the best time to visit Morocco?
March to May and late September to November. Winter is sunny with cold desert nights; summer is very hot inland.
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