City in Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Marrakech
Morocco's busiest hub: the Jemaa el-Fna, souks, riads and easy Atlas and Sahara day trips, with good food and a growing nomad scene. Touts, heat, harassment and crowded medina lanes are the trade-offs.
At a glance
- Safety3/5Take real precautionsDetails
- Monthly budget$1,110–1,720Comfortable, one person · DH11,000–17,000Details
- Value for money44/100Better value than 43% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goMar–May, Oct–NovWarmest: Jul, 40°CDetails
- Air quality38 µg/m³PM2.5 annual average (2024) · Severely pollutedDetails
- Internet57 MbpsFixed broadband, Morocco medianDetails
- Tap waterFilter or boilCity tap water is treated and chlorinated; most visitors stick to bottled or filtered.Details
- LGBTQ+2/5HostileDetails
- Solo travel4/5English: common in tourist areasDetails
- Doctor's visit$25–51Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundBoltWalkable centerDetails
- Cash or cardMostly cashCash for souks, taxis and cafés; cards in upscale riads, restaurants and malls.Details
Where to stay in Marrakech
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Medina (Mouassine, Kasbah) | First-timers: riads, souks, walking everywhere; noisy and maze-like |
| Gueliz | Cafés, restaurants, nightlife, long stays; modern, quieter than the medina |
| Hivernage | Upscale hotels, bars, pools; close to Gueliz and the medina |
| Palmeraie | Villas and resorts; need a car or taxi |
Apps that work in Marrakech
Ride-hailing
Food delivery
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Glovo | Widest restaurant and grocery choice |
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: WhatsApp
- ONCF: Train times and e-tickets
- CTM: Intercity bus tickets
- Taxis: App drivers may be unlicensed and ask you to sit in front. Petit taxis must use meters; refuse flat fares.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Morocco.
- Mostly cash Cash for souks, taxis and cafés; cards in upscale riads, restaurants and malls. ATMs are plentiful in Gueliz.
- Currency: Dirham (MAD). US$1 ≈ DH9.88 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: Plentiful in cities, scarce in desert and mountain villages; dirhams can't be bought abroad, so withdraw on arrival.
- Tipping: Expected: about 10% in restaurants, 10–20 DH for porters and small help, more for guides and drivers.
- Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay work at contactless terminals in cities; local wallets need a Moroccan account.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Visa-required nationalities can often apply online through the official eVisa portal (acces-maroc.ma); avoid paid look-alike sites.
- Passport must be valid at least 3 months on arrival and undamaged; damaged passports have been refused entry.
- Make sure your passport gets an entry stamp; travellers without one have had trouble leaving.
Emergency numbers
Police 190 · Ambulance 150 · Fire 150
Plugs
Type C, E · 220 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Maroc Telecom, Orange and inwi kiosks at airport arrivals and shops everywhere; data top-ups are cheap. Passport needed to register. eSIMs work for visitors.
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Sources
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