Things To Know
- Highlights – Marrakech, Yves St Laurent Gardens, Sahara Desert
- Language – Arabic, Berber
- Currency – Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
- Power Outlets – Morocco uses power plug and socket types C & E. The standard voltage is 220 V, with a standard frequency of 50 Hz. I always travel with a universal adapter to ensure I can keep all my devices and batteries fully charged.
- Safety – With the exception of a few No-Go zones ( ex: North Sinai, Western Desert), Egypt is a generally safe country to visit.
- Water Safety – Drink only bottled water, which is readily available. Avoid drinking from the tap. I travel with a LARQ purifying water bottle to be safe.
- Transportation – Uber is available in the city of Casablanca, but not Marrakech. Taxis are safe and can be found easily around Marrakech.
Best Time To Go
The best time to visit Morocco is during the shoulder seasons of spring (March to May) and fall (September to October). The weather is warm but pleasant.
The winter months (December, January, February) see cold temperatures and even snow. The heat of the summer months (June, July, August) can be extreme and oppressive
The coastal regions boast a more temperate climate and can be visited throughout the year.