Practical
What you want to know before you go. The guides start from the questions women ask us, and we update them when something changes.
Is Morocco safe for women?
Is Morocco safe for women? Generally, yes. What you will run into on the street, what rarely happens and how to avoid most of the hassle.
What to wear in Morocco as a woman
What should you wear in Morocco as a woman? Advice per situation (medina, desert, beach, hammam) and per season. You don't need a headscarf.
Best time to visit Morocco
The best time to visit Morocco by month and by region: Marrakesh, the coast, the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara. With school holidays and Ramadan.
Money and payments in Morocco
How money works in Morocco: the dirham, ATMs, exchanging cash, tipping and haggling in the souks. With typical prices, so you know what is normal.
Getting around Morocco: taxi, train, bus or private driver
How to get from the airport to your riad, how petit and grand taxis work, what trains and buses cover and when a private driver is the best choice.
Food and drink in Morocco
What you eat in Morocco, what is safe to try on the street, the facts on tap water and alcohol, and tips for vegetarians and for Ramadan.
Language and etiquette in Morocco
Which languages are spoken in Morocco, twenty words that get you started, and how to be respectful about photos, shoes and invitations for tea.
Packing list for Morocco
A complete packing list for a trip around Morocco as a woman: clothes, documents, medicines and extras for the desert, the mountains and the hammam.
Traveling in Morocco during Ramadan
What changes in Morocco during Ramadan, what stays open, how to behave as a non-Muslim and why it can be a special time to travel.
Travel documents, insurance and health
Which documents you need for Morocco, how visas and passports work, what good travel insurance covers and practical health tips.
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