Practical Information

1. Money
2. Entry Requirements
3. Dialling Code
4. Electrical Voltage
5. Tipping
6. Health

1. Money

The official Moroccan currency is the dirham.  Bank notes are in denominations of 20, 50, 100 and 200.

The best place to obtain cash is via a cash machine. Cash dispensers can be found in most large towns and cities, also at the airport.

If you wish to exchange foreign currency, best places are banks (also at the airport and train station) and bureaux de change (indicated with a gold sign). No commission is charged. You will receive a slip allowing any unspent dirhams to be changed back at the end of the trip.

Credit cards are generally accepted in major hotels, shops and restaurants and sometimes even in the souks
Please note that it is illegal to change money in the street.

2. Entry Requirements

Anyone visiting Morocco requires a passport with min. 6 months’ validity. EU, US, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand citizens do not need VISAS.
When entering Morocco and when departing, visitors are required to fill out a landing/embarkation card including the address you are staying at in Morocco.

3. Dialing Code

The international dialling code for Morocco is 00 212 –
For international phone calls to Marrakech dial 00 212 524 –
For domestic phone calls to Marrakech via a landline dial 0524 -

4. Electrical Voltage

220 V, sockets take 2-pronged European plugs

5. Tipping

Tipping is common and expected for most services. A gratuity of 10% to 15% in restaurants is the norm for good service.

6. Health

• There are no compulsory vaccinations for visitors to Morocco although doctors may recommend protection.
• Anti-malarial tablets are NOT necessary.
• Avoid drinking water from rivers and streams.
• It is advisable to drink bottled water. When buying bottled water, always ensure the seal is unbroken.
• It is always wise to wash and peel fresh fruit.
• The summer sun in Morocco can be very harsh. Take precautions against sunburn by packing plenty of suntan oil and sun block.
• Only swim in hotel pools and safe stretches of coastline.

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Police   -  19
Fire/Ambulance -  15
Ambulance -  0524/40-40-40

 

24-HOUR PHARMACIES

Red Cross at La Place  -  Tel. 054 31 47
Pharmacie de Garde    - Djemâa el Fna, near C.T.M. hotel, Guéliz. 0524/43-04-15

Pharmacie du Nuit      - Rue Khalid ben Oualid, just off Place de la Liberté, next door to fire station, Guéliz. 044/43-04-15

FOR MEDICAL CARE

POLYCLINIQUE DU SUD

Dr. Taarji BEL ABBASS

(Fair to Good English)

2 Rue Yougoslavie, Gueliz

Tel: 044-524-79-99/044-44-83-72

Fax: 044-523-24-24