Rabat to Tangier is one of the easiest long journeys in Morocco, and one of the few where the best option is clear for most travellers. The Al Boraq high-speed train covers the roughly 240 km in well under two hours, while the bus takes more than three and a half hours and the drive…
Casablanca to Rabat by train is one of the simplest journeys in Morocco: frequent services, a short ride and stations that put you in the middle of each city. It is also a trip where small choices matter, such as which Casablanca station to leave from and whether to get off at Rabat Ville or…
Knowing how to plan a Morocco route is the difference between a trip that flows and one that feels like a series of long transfers. The country’s best-known places are spread over hundreds of kilometres, and the order you visit them in matters more than which ones you choose. Arrange them well and each day…
Morocco travel itinerary mistakes rarely look like mistakes when you make them. A route that links Marrakech, the desert, Fes and Chefchaouen in seven days looks tidy on a map and thrilling on a list. In practice it means four long driving days, five different beds and almost no time in any of the places…
Traveling Morocco with luggage is easier than many first-time visitors fear, but it rewards a little planning. Trains have racks, buses have holds and taxis have trunks. The tricky part is the last few hundred metres: a riad down a narrow medina alley, a station with stairs and no lift, a bus that leaves before…
Luggage storage in Morocco is one of those travel details you do not think about until you need it: a train that leaves at nine in the evening, a riad that cannot check you in until the afternoon, a day trip that makes no sense with a suitcase in tow. The good news is that…
Can you pay in euros or dollars in Morocco? Sometimes, but not reliably, and not at a rate that works in your favour. The Moroccan dirham is the currency of everyday life, and relying on euros or dollars in place of it is one of the quickest ways to lose money on a trip. A…
How much cash to carry in Morocco is one of the most common questions travellers ask, and the honest answer is that it depends on how you travel. A backpacker eating at street stalls and riding shared transport will spend most of the day in cash. A guest at a luxury riad may pay for…
Using cards in Morocco works well in some places and not at all in others, and that mismatch is where most payment problems begin. A hotel front desk or a modern restaurant will usually take your Visa or Mastercard without fuss. A spice stall in the souk, a petit taxi or a guesthouse in the…
ATMs in Morocco are the easiest way to get Moroccan dirhams, and in most cities and tourist areas they work smoothly with foreign bank cards. They are also where small mistakes get expensive: an unnecessary currency conversion, a stack of withdrawal fees, or a card that stops working at the wrong moment. A little preparation…