Maroc

Top 5 des lieux

1. Jemaa el-Fnaa and the Medina · Marrakech

   The famous square with food stalls, storytellers and souks at the heart of the old city.

2. Fes el-Bali · Fes

   One of the largest car-free medieval medinas, with the Chouara tannery and Al-Qarawiyyin.

3. Chefchaouen · Chefchaouen

   Blue-washed mountain town in the Rif, good for walking and hiking.

4. Erg Chebbi dunes · Merzouga

   Sahara dunes for camel treks and desert camps.

5. Hassan II Mosque · Casablanca

   Huge seaside mosque, one of the few open to non-Muslims on guided tours.

Se déplacer

• Trains

  ONCF trains and Al Boraq

  Comfortable rail network linking Tangier, Rabat, Casablanca, Fes and Marrakech. Al Boraq high-speed trains run Tangier to Casablanca. Book on the ONCF website or app, not through resellers.

• Bus

  CTM and Supratours

  Reliable long-distance coaches to places trains do not reach (Essaouira, Chefchaouen, the south). Buy at the official window or online, not from touts.

• Taxi

  Petit taxis

  Small city taxis (colour differs by city) with meters, often shared with other passengers. Drivers often refuse the meter with tourists, especially at stations; insist on the meter or agree a price first and hail on main roads.

• Taxi

  Grand taxis

  Older shared cars on fixed routes between towns and to airports; the fare is split among passengers. You can pay for all seats to leave sooner.

• Appli de VTC

  inDrive / Careem / Heetch

  Ride apps operate in the big cities; inDrive lets you propose a price. The UK Foreign Office warns some app rides use unregulated vehicles. Uber left Morocco in 2018; some sources mention it again (varies).

• Transports en commun

  Tramways (Casablanca, Rabat-Sale)

  Modern trams in Casablanca and Rabat; buy tickets at stop machines.

Argent et espèces

Devise: MAD · Moroccan dirham

Morocco is still mostly cash: souks, petit taxis, small cafes and riads often take cash only. Cards work in bigger hotels, restaurants and shops. The dirham is a closed currency: you can bring in or take out only a small amount (tolerance about 2,000 MAD), so get it from ATMs on arrival and spend or change it before leaving. Exchange rates are standardised across banks. Keep small notes and coins, as change is often short. Card fraud is reported; prefer bank ATMs.

Vérifier un taux de change vers MAD

Pourboires

Tipping is customary in Morocco and small amounts are expected for many services: waiters, guides, porters, parking guardians and people who help with directions. Amounts are modest; around 10% in restaurants is common (varies).

Phrases utiles

• L'addition, s'il vous plaît / الحساب عافاك (l-hsab 'afak) The bill, please.
• بشحال؟ (bshhal?) How much is it?
• لا، شكرا (la, shukran) No, thank you.

Savoir-vivre

• Dress modestly, especially in medinas and rural areas: shoulders and knees covered.
• Most mosques are closed to non-Muslims; Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca offers tours.
• Greet with 'Salam alaykum'; use your right hand to eat, give and receive.
• Ask before photographing people; many expect payment or refuse.
• Bargaining is normal in souks; start well below the asking price and stay friendly.
• During Ramadan avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public in daytime.
• Avoid public displays of affection; criticism of the King is illegal.

Arnaques et comment y faire face

• Fake guides and 'shortcut' helpers

  Où: Medinas of Marrakech, Fes, Tangier

  Comment ça marche: Young men offer to guide you or say the road is closed, then lead you to shops or the tannery and demand payment to show the way out.

  Comment l’éviter: Use offline maps, say no firmly and hire official guides with a badge through your riad or tourist office.

• 'The square is that way' / road closed

  Où: Marrakech medina

  Comment ça marche: Locals tell you a street is closed or the square is in another direction to steer you into a paid tour or shop.

  Comment l’éviter: Trust your map, keep walking and ignore unsolicited directions.

• Henna grab

  Où: Jemaa el-Fnaa, Marrakech

  Comment ça marche: Henna artists take a woman's hand and start drawing, then demand a high price.

  Comment l’éviter: Keep your hands to yourself and refuse firmly; agree price before any design.

• Photo with snake charmers or monkeys

  Où: Jemaa el-Fnaa

  Comment ça marche: Handlers place a snake or monkey on you or demand large fees for photos.

  Comment l’éviter: Avoid them, or agree a small price before taking any photo.

• Unordered starters on the bill

  Où: Tourist restaurants and food stalls

  Comment ça marche: Bread, olives and salads are served without asking, then charged.

  Comment l’éviter: Ask if items are free before eating them, or send them back, and check the bill.

• Taxi meter refusal

  Où: Train and bus stations, airports

  Comment ça marche: Petit taxi drivers refuse the meter and ask for several times the fare.

  Comment l’éviter: Hail on main roads, insist on the meter or agree price first; use an app.

• Card fraud and goods swap

  Où: Shops, ATMs

  Comment ça marche: Cards are skimmed, or merchants swap paid items for inferior ones when packing.

  Comment l’éviter: Keep your card in sight, use bank ATMs and watch your purchase being packed.

Sécurité

• Most visits are trouble free, but petty crime (pickpocketing, bag snatching) is widespread in tourist areas and beaches; avoid quiet medina streets after dark.
• Women travelling alone often face unwanted attention; firm, short responses work best.
• Aggressive begging can happen near ATMs; use ATMs inside banks or hotels.
• Protests can happen in big cities; avoid them.
• Check your government's latest travel advice before travelling (varies).

Pratique de l’anglais

Common among younger people and in tourist businesses in Marrakech, Fes and Chefchaouen; French is more useful than English elsewhere. Spanish is common in the north.

Sources

• GOV.UK Foreign travel advice: Morocco, safety and security
• GOV.UK Foreign travel advice: Morocco, getting help
• Wikivoyage: Morocco
• Wikivoyage: Marrakech

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