Travel advice for Morocco.

Here you will find important tips and useful information for Morocco.

Travel money:

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in Swiss francs (CHF)

  • For ATM cash withdrawals

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Banknotes

 

Local currency / ISO Code

Dirham MAD

Further Information

Credit cards

 

  • Pay without cash at merchant locations, for hotel bookings and auto rentals

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Practical Information:

Opening hours

Banks

Summer: 9.00 - 15.00 h (Mon - Fri)
Winter: 8.30 - 11.30 h and 14.30 - 16.30 h (Mon - Fri)

Stores

8.30 - 13.00 h and 14.30 - 19.30 h (Mon - Sat)

Driving
  • Swiss driver's license accepted for car rentals if obtained at least 1 year previously, varies by rental company.

  • International driver's licence recommended.

  • Minimum age for car rentals: 21 to 25 (varies by company).

  • Blood alcohol limit: 0.0 ‰.

Time difference with Switzerland

- 1 h / - 2 h during our summer time

Capital

Rabat

National language

Official language

Arabic

Language capabilities

German, English, Italian and French

Country code for calling Switzerland

00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Voltage

220/240 volt / adapter required

Travel documents for Swiss citizens
  • Passport still valid after end of stay, return or onward travel ticket and proof of sufficient funds for stays up to 3 months.

  • A visa is not required for stays up to 3 months.

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Rabat, Square de Berkane
Tel. +212 537 26 80 41 / +212 537 26 80 42 / +212 537 26 80 43

Health situation
  • Do not drink tap water.

  • Mosquito protection advised.

  • Minimum risk of malaria.

  • Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.

Other information

Security

  • Travelers who wish to travel to this country are advised to inquire about current traveler safety prior to departure.

  • Malgrado l'aumento delle misure di sicurezza esiste sempre il rischio di attacchi terroristici.

  • Observe elementary safety precautions.

  • Join a vehicle convey or inquire with local authorities before traveling through the Western Sahara.
    Leisure or other non-essential travel to the border area with Algeria is not advised due to the risk of abduction.

  • Avoid demonstrations and large crowds.

  • Avoid nighttime driving.

Special legal regulations

Very strict laws to fight illegal drugs.

Cultural characteristics
  • Morocco is a Moslem country. Please observe local customs for dress code and conduct.

  • Ramadan 2019: 05.05. - 04.06.

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Important

While every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.

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