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Morocco Tourist OS
Everything you need in the first 48 hours.
Plan the anxious parts of Morocco travel before they happen: connection, cash, transport, emergency numbers, and the local alternatives tourists actually use.
Get a SIM card
IAM and Orange counters are inside most arrivals halls. Keep your passport ready. eSIM works before landing.
Choose your transport
Careem and InDrive work at major airports. Petit taxis are everywhere - agree price before luggage goes in.
Save emergency numbers
Police 190 · Ambulance 150 · Gendarmerie 177. Save these before leaving the airport terminal.
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Practical tools
Quick answers tourists reuse during the trip.
Taxi fare estimator
Check fair fare ranges by city and route before you negotiate or open an app.
Daily budget calculator
Daily budget bands for food, transport, data, and comfort.
MAD currency converter
Convert between MAD and USD, EUR, GBP, or CAD at tourist rates.
Readiness checklist
Save a lightweight prep list in your browser. No account needed.
Tipping calculator
How much to tip at restaurants, taxis, tour guides, and riads.
SIM provider comparison
Compare Airalo eSIM, IAM, Orange, and Inwi side by side.
Emergency quick cards
Police, ambulance, gendarmerie - tap to call. Offline-ready.
First-day apps pack
The apps tourists actually use in Morocco - from maps to money.
Survival phrase cards
6 Darija phrases for taxis, souks, directions, and emergencies.
Scam avoidance guide
The 5 most common tourist scams and how to walk away clean.
Airport guides
What to do the moment you land.
City-specific steps for SIM, cash, transport, and survival for the first hour after immigration.
Where are you landing?
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SIM card
IAM and Orange counters are inside arrivals. Expect 30-60 MAD for a tourist SIM with 20-30 GB. Keep your passport. eSIM works immediately if pre-loaded.
2
Cash
ATMs available inside. Withdraw 500-1,000 MAD for first day. Exchange rate at ATMs is usually better than at airport exchange desks.
3
Transport to city
Official petit taxis outside: negotiate 80-120 MAD to medina. Careem/InDrive work from terminal. Bus 19 goes to Jemaa el-Fna for ~4 MAD but takes longer.
4
Watch out for
"Guide" offers inside airport - decline politely. Confirm taxi price before putting luggage in. Avoid unofficial money changers.
1
SIM card
Multiple SIM counters in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 arrivals. All three operators (IAM, Orange, Inwi) available. Tourist SIMs from 30 MAD. eSIM works immediately.
2
Cash
CIH, Attijariwafa, and BMCE ATMs in both terminals. Withdraw before exiting - city ATMs can have queues. 800-1,200 MAD recommended for first day.
3
Transport to city
Train from airport to Casa-Voyageurs: ~45 min, ~46 MAD, most reliable. Grand taxis ~200 MAD to city center. Careem works but less available than city center. Bus R10 cheaper.
4
Watch out for
Unofficial taxi touts at exit - use the official taxi rank. Confirm train class before boarding. Keep luggage visible on platform.
1
SIM card
Smaller airport - one or two SIM counters available in arrivals. IAM usually present. If closed, buy in city center within the hour. eSIM recommended as backup.
2
Cash
ATM available inside terminal. Withdraw before exiting. Fes medina is mostly cash-only - carry at least 500 MAD for first afternoon.
3
Transport to city
Grand taxis to medina: 15-20 minutes, negotiate 70-100 MAD. Petit taxis at rank. No ride-hailing apps at this airport - arrange ground transport before landing if arriving late.
4
Watch out for
Fes medina addresses confuse GPS - give drivers your riad's GPS pin or nearest landmark. Download offline maps before landing.
Emergency at FEZ:
Police 190
Ambulance 150
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SIM card
SIM counters in arrivals. IAM and Orange commonly available. Also available at shops in Tangier center if airport counters are closed.
2
Cash
ATMs inside terminal. Tangier port and medina areas are mixed card/cash - start with 400-600 MAD. Al Boraq train ticket to Casablanca accepts card online.
3
Transport to city
Taxi to Tangier center: 15-20 min, 80-120 MAD. Careem available in city. Al Boraq high-speed train station is ~15 min away - best connection to Casablanca and Rabat.
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Watch out for
Port area has more aggressive touts than most cities. If continuing to Spain or Gibraltar, confirm ferry terminal and schedule before leaving airport.
Emergency at TNG:
Police 190
Ambulance 150
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SIM card
SIM counters in arrivals hall. Tourist SIMs available. Agadir is a beach resort city - SIM availability is reliable. eSIM ideal if arriving after hours.
2
Cash
ATMs in terminal. Agadir tourist zone accepts more cards than most cities but beach vendors and souks are cash-only. Start with 400-600 MAD.
3
Transport to city
Official taxis to Agadir center: 20-30 min, 100-150 MAD. InDrive available. Many hotels send transfers - confirm with hotel before landing. No train connection.
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Watch out for
Resort touts offering "tours" immediately outside arrivals. Confirm pre-booked transfers before accepting help from strangers. Many hotels are outside city center.
Emergency at AGA:
Police 190
Ambulance 150
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What "Available" means
Works reliably for international tourists with standard devices and accounts. May need setup before arrival.
What "Limited" means
Works but with real constraints: city-only, cash-only, airport unavailable, or registration barriers. Read the details before relying on it.
What "Unavailable" means
Does not work for most tourists as expected. We always show what to use instead.
How we check
We test services directly, cross-check with official sources, and track tourist reports. Each service shows its last verified date.
City limitations
Morocco varies city by city. A service showing "Available" may only work in Casablanca and Marrakech. Always check the city badge on each card.
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Where are you right now?
Start from your situation, not a category.
Pick the scenario that matches your moment. Everything else will follow.
Before Arrival
SIM or eSIM, visa check, offline maps, currency, packing, apps to install before you land.
Just Landed
Get connected, withdraw cash, choose your airport transport, and save emergency numbers before leaving the terminal.
Getting Around
Ride-hailing apps, trains, buses, shared taxis, medina navigation, intercity transport, and how to avoid overpaying.
Emergency
Police, ambulance, tourist brigade, hospital, embassy contacts, and what to say when you need help fast.
Long Stay / Nomad
VPN, banking apps, coworking, food delivery, local SIM data, money transfers, and the tools that matter for weeks not days.
Trip modes
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Specialized guides
Guides built for your specific situation.
Solo women travelers
Morocco is safe and rewarding for solo women - with the right preparation. These are the things that actually matter.
Transport
Use Careem or InDrive instead of street taxis at night. Pre-book from airport. Front seat is fine but back is less attention.
Dress
Shoulders and knees covered in medinas and religious sites - lightweight layers work. Beach/resort dress code is relaxed at resort towns.
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Accommodation
Riads in medina centers are very safe - hosts know guests. Avoid isolated guesthouses with mixed reviews.
Saying no
"La, shukran" firmly and without smiling. Don't stop walking. Consistent ignoring works better than engaging.
Emergency
Save Brigade Touristique: police dedicated to tourist issues. Ask your hotel or riad to call if language is a barrier.
Apps
Careem (transport), WhatsApp (stays connected), Google Maps offline (medina nav), bSafe or Noonlight (check-in app).
Digital nomads
Morocco is one of the best remote-work bases in the region - low cost, fast internet, great food, and direct flights to Europe.
City
Internet
Cost
Vibe
Marrakech
Good
Medium
Intense, creative
Casablanca
Excellent
Medium-high
Business-like
Agadir
Good
Low-medium
Beach, relaxed
Taghazout
Variable
Low
Surf, chill
Tangier
Good
Low-medium
Gateway, cultural
Traveling during Ramadan
Ramadan transforms Morocco - quieter days, magical evenings. Tourists can still eat and drink freely, but context matters.
Eating & drinking
Eat and drink in your hotel, in licensed restaurants, and in tourist-facing caf?s. Avoid eating in public on the street during daylight hours - it's respectful, not required.
Iftar (sunset meal)
Iftar is the best meal of Ramadan. Ask your riad or hotel to join or get a table reservation - restaurants are full but spectacular.
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Opening hours
Many shops and services open late and close mid-afternoon. Plan transport, SIM, and banking for morning hours.
Night life
After Iftar, medinas come alive until late - this is actually the best time to experience local life. Markets, music, street food.
Dress
Be slightly more conservative during Ramadan out of respect. Light layers - same rule as always, slightly more important.
Taxis & transport
Taxis slow near Iftar time - everyone rushes home. Use apps, pre-book transport for ~30 min before sunset.
Ramadan mode adds an indicator icon to services that stay open during Ramadan and surfaces Ramadan-specific tips throughout the directory.
Travel answer engine
Fast answers before you open ten tabs.
Practical Morocco questions tourists search when they are planning, landing, or trying to avoid an expensive mistake.
Does Uber work in Morocco?
Uber is back - but only in Casablanca and Marrakech (relaunched Nov 2025, card payment only). Everywhere else, use Careem or inDrive.
What should I do first after landing?
Get connected, withdraw a small amount of cash, choose a trusted ride, and save emergency help before leaving the airport.
How much cash do I need?
Plan cash for taxis, tips, medinas, small shops, and backup moments. Cards work in many places, but not everywhere tourists go.
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