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Morocco on your own

Morocco is easy to travel alone by train and bus, with a few street habits worth knowing.

Places that suit you

  1. Chefchaouen: Smaller and calmer, feels relaxed. source
  2. Marrakech: Tourist-savvy city that feels more relaxed. source

Know before you go

  • Many nationalities (including UK and Canadian) can stay up to 90 days without a visa; longer stays need police approval. source
  • In busy medinas and on beaches, keep your phone and bag close: pickpocketing and bag-snatching happen there. After dark, stick to the lively streets. source
  • Official guides carry a badge; in the medinas, many unofficial ones offer their services, often insistently. A smiling no is enough, and your riad can book a licensed guide. source
  • Emergency numbers: police 190, ambulance and fire 150. source

Tips that help

  • In petit taxis, use the meter or agree the fare first; leave the taxi in a well-lit place if you feel uneasy. source
  • Trains are the best way between major cities; first class gives extra space. CTM and Supratours buses are reliable for longer routes. source
  • Tourist SIMs from Maroc Telecom, Orange or Inwi start around US$10–15 with several GB of data. source
  • Morocco is largely cash-based; carry small notes (20, 50, 100 dirhams). source

The law, plainly

  • Morocco has zero tolerance for drugs, cannabis included; expect long jail terms and heavy fines. source
  • Drinking alcohol in the street or anywhere but a licensed bar or restaurant is illegal and can lead to arrest. source

Good for you

  • Chefchaouen and Marrakech tend to feel more relaxed than Fez or Casablanca. source
  • Long train rides between the big cities, in first class. source

Official advice

  • UK FCDO travel advice for Morocco. source

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Checked 2026-11-15. Every line links to its source.

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