Country guide

Morocco

Destinations

Visa & entry

eu passport	Visa-free for tourism, generally cited up to 90 days (matches UK policy confirmed below); not independently verified with an EU-specific primary source this session.
us passport	Visa-free for tourism, generally cited up to 90 days; not independently verified with a US-specific primary source this session.
uk passport	Visa-free for tourism up to 90 days; longer stays require an extension request at a Moroccan police station. Passport must be valid at least 3 months beyond arrival and undamaged (2026, gov.uk).
digital nomad visa	No dedicated Moroccan digital-nomad visa identified; not independently verified this session.
tax residency days	Commonly cited 183-day threshold; not verified against a 2026 primary source this session.
notes	Polio vaccination certificate required if arriving from a polio-affected country. Declaration required for foreign currency amounts of 100,000+ MAD (roughly £8,000) (2026, gov.uk).

Money

currency	MAD
card acceptance	Reported as reasonable in Essaouira (a tourist hub) but weaker at smaller nearby spots like Moulay Bouzerktoun and Sidi Kaouki, where guesthouses often expect cash — not independently verified this session.
atm networks fees limits	ATMs available in Essaouira; the Moroccan dirham (MAD) is a closed currency that generally cannot be obtained or exchanged outside Morocco, and export of large amounts is restricted/declarable (2026, gov.uk, currency-declaration threshold).
scams	Commonly reported: unofficial/unlicensed guides, inflated taxi fares, and fake-police or fake-official approaches targeting tourists — not independently verified with a primary source this session.
tipping	Tipping (a few dirhams for small services, ~10% at restaurants) is commonly reported as customary in Morocco; not independently verified this session.

SIM & internet

operators ranked for coast coverage	Maroc Telecom Orange Morocco Inwi
esim options	Airalo Morocco eSIM on Orange network: 3 days unlimited data €16.00, 5 days €26.00, 7 days €31.50, 10 days €40.50 (2026, airalo.com).
id required for sim	Morocco is commonly reported as requiring passport registration (and sometimes biometric/fingerprint capture) for prepaid SIM purchase under ANRT rules; not independently verified with a regulator source this session.

Insurance

recommended	Comprehensive travel insurance covering treatment costs and potential repatriation is recommended, given that public health facilities offer limited care (2026, gov.uk).

Health

vaccines	Check TravelHealthPro at least 8 weeks before travel; polio vaccination certificate required if arriving from a polio-affected country (2026, gov.uk).
tap water	Not addressed in the primary source consulted this session; commonly reported by travelers that tap water is heavily chlorinated and bottled water is generally preferred — not independently verified this session.
emergency numbers	150 for ambulance; contact your insurer/medical-assistance company immediately if referred to a facility (2026, gov.uk).
hospital standard	Public health facilities provide limited medical care; private clinics offer a higher standard (2026, gov.uk).
pharmacy notes	Pharmacies operate 24/7 in rotation but may substitute medications, sometimes requiring a local doctor's prescription; bring adequate supply of any regular UK-prescribed medication (2026, gov.uk).

Driving

idp needed	Morocco drives on the right. Many foreign licences (including UK/EU/US) are commonly reported as usable for tourist driving without an IDP for short stays, though not independently verified with a primary source this session.
police stops	Frequent routine police checkpoints on inter-city roads are commonly reported by travelers (including on the Essaouira–Sidi Kaouki/Moulay Bouzerktoun coastal routes), generally involving simple document checks — not independently verified with a primary source this session.

Regulation

drone rules	Morocco is widely and consistently reported across travel/kite-trip communities as strict on drones, with confiscation at customs a real risk for undeclared/unregistered drones; official permit requirements were not independently verified with a primary regulator (ANAC/ANRT) source this session.
other	Rabies risk from stray dogs is flagged, particularly relevant for coastal walking routes between spots like Essaouira and Sidi Kaouki (2026, gov.uk).

Calendar & costs

currency	MAD

Open questions

Numbeo cost-of-living data could not be retrieved (rate-limited/429 throughout this session).
Royal Air Maroc kite/sports-equipment baggage policy and fees could not be retrieved this session (site returned 404 on guessed URLs).
Official drone permit process (ANAC/ANRT) not verified with a primary source; only widely-repeated traveler reports of strict enforcement are recorded.
Tap water safety and mosquito-disease season specifics for Morocco not verified.