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Heading out from home? We’ve gathered some tips to make sure your trip is the smoothest it can be.
Morocco, a North African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, is distinguished by its Berber, Arabian and European cultural influences. Marrakesh’s medina, a mazelike medieval quarter, offers entertainment in its Djemaa el-Fna square and souks (marketplaces) selling ceramics, jewelry and metal lanterns. The capital Rabat’s Kasbah of the Udayas is a 12th-century royal fort overlooking the water.
Cards are accepted, but small vendors may only take cash, especially in markets
Not all payment terminals work well with mobile wallets such as Apple Pay or Google Pay.
The currency here is Moroccan dirham. The symbol is د.م. or MAD.
Free withdrawals at these ATMs.
1 000 MAD should be enough for a few days.
If you’re asked to choose between local currency and Euros, always choose local currency.
Most EU mobile plans will charge you for roaming.
Wifi is readily available, especially in coffee shops.
If you want to get a local SIM card, you can learn about your options here.
The service fee is sometimes charged to your bill. If this happens there’s no need to tip on top. Otherwise, leaving a few dirhams on top of the bill is appreciated.
€ 2,60
€ 2,80
There are different numbers for the different services here.
This one! It’s the standard two pin plug.
They drive on the right side of the road here.
Google and Apple Maps both work well.
Otherwise, we recommend Rome2Rio as the best way to find out how to get anywhere. It even tells you the cost of each option.
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