Morocco Travel Essentials: Visas, Money & Getting Around
A little planning makes Morocco effortless. This guide covers the practical essentials so you can focus on the mountains: how to enter, how to pay, how to stay connected, and how to move between Marrakech and the trailheads.
Entry and visas
Citizens of the UK, EU, US, Canada, Australia and many other countries can enter Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism. Your passport should be valid for at least six months. Always check the latest requirements for your nationality before travelling.
Money and payments
The currency is the Moroccan dirham (MAD), a closed currency best obtained on arrival at airport ATMs or in Marrakech. Cards are accepted in city hotels and larger shops, but the mountains run on cash — withdraw enough in Marrakech, as there are no ATMs above Asni.
Connectivity
A local SIM or eSIM from Maroc Telecom, Orange or Inwi gives cheap, reliable data in towns and many valleys. Signal fades on the high routes — embrace the disconnection. Guesthouses and refuges increasingly offer wifi at lower altitudes.
Getting to the trailheads
Marrakech Menara Airport is the gateway. From there, Imlil is a 90-minute private transfer; the desert and Mgoun are longer scenic drives. We include air-conditioned private transfers on every trek, so you never need to navigate public transport with your luggage.
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