Morocco
The practical basics before you go: plugs, emergency numbers, money, tipping and the time.
The country in brief
About 38.4 million people live in Morocco, on 446,550 km². The capital is Rabat.
- Capital
- Rabat
- Population
- 38,430,770
- Area
- 446,550 km²
- Official languages
- Arabic and Standard Moroccan Tamazight
Facts change, so check the important things before you travel.
Population: World Bank, 2025 (CC BY 4.0). Capital, area and languages: Wikidata. Facts fetched October 30, 2026.
Before you go
Which plugs are used in Morocco?
Sockets take plug type C/E, at 220 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Morocco?
Call 19 for the police, 15 for an ambulance and 15 for the fire brigade.
Do you tip in Morocco?
About 10 %.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Morocco?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in Morocco?
Prices are in Moroccan Dirham (MAD).
What language do they speak in Morocco?
Official languages: Arabic and Standard Moroccan Tamazight.
How do I call a number in Morocco from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +212.
Entry rules and travel advice
Visa rules depend on your passport and can change at short notice. Your own government keeps them up to date, so check its advice before you book.
Links checked October 30, 2026.
