Morocco Adventures

Morocco offers rugged mountains, desert landscapes and vibrant historic cities, with the best regions to explore including the High Atlas Mountains, Mount Toubkal, the Sahara Desert, the Draa Valley and Marrakech.

High Atlas Mountains: The High Atlas Mountains offer superb trekking through Berber villages and dramatic alpine landscapes.

Mount Toubkal: Mount Toubkal rises above the Atlas range offering a rewarding summit trek on North Africa’s highest peak.

Sahara Desert: Morocco’s Sahara Desert reveals vast dunes and desert landscapes explored by camel and on foot.

Draa Valley: The Draa Valley’s palm groves and kasbah villages create classic oasis landscapes along historic caravan routes.

Marrakech: Marrakech’s historic medina, palaces and markets form the cultural heart of Morocco.

The best time to travel to Morocco for hiking, trekking and adventure touring is generally March to May and September to November, when temperatures are mild for exploring mountains and desert landscapes.

Morocco has a varied climate influenced by both the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert. Temperatures typically range between 10°C and 35°C (50°F–95°F).

Summer can bring very hot conditions in desert regions, while winter brings cooler temperatures in the mountains. Travelling in quieter seasons can offer clear skies and fewer visitors.

Morocco observes UTC/GMT

Morocco’s major languages are Arabic (official), Tamazight (official) and French

Arabic is the major national language and is spoken by two-thirds of the population. Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) is based on the classical 7th-century Arabic used in the Quran (Islam’s holy text), and is the formal language used in academia, religious texts, official government documents, in newspapers and in television news; but is very rarely used in spoken or informal contexts. Moroccan Arabic (known as Darija) is the colloquial language used in everyday speech, in arts and advertising, on social media and in other non-formal communications

Tamazight, the major language of the Amazigh (Berber) people, became an official language of Morocco in 2011 and is spoken by around one-third of the population. Tachelhit, Tarifit and various other Berber languages and dialects are also spoken. Hassaniya Arabic, which originated with the Beni Hassan Bedouin tribe, is spoken in Morocco’s extreme south, where it has almost completely replaced Tamazight and other Berber languages

Modern Standard Arabic and Tamazight are taught nationally in schools, as is French. French is an important secondary language and is used in legal proceedings, commerce, diplomacy and government settings. An estimated 20,000 in the north speak Spanish, and English is increasingly used as an alternative foreign language

Moroccan Dirham

EURO is the most widely accepted currency, although USD is also accepted.

Credit cards can be used in the major centres such as Casablanca, Fes and Marrakesh.

ATM machines are common in major centres and it is no problem obtaining money from these.

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Electricity in Morocco is 230 Volts, at 50 hertz. The most common pin type is C. (2 round prong).

Visas are exempt for passport holders from the following countries:-

Australia

New Zealand

Canada

United States

United Kingdom

All other nationalities should check with your nearest embassy or consulate.

Your safety is our number one concern. Our safety track record is exemplary thanks to careful management and thorough consultation with local partners. Our industry leading risk management procedures have become a skill that we continue to refine. Our leaders in the field are highly trained and have safety as their number one priority. Expert leaders, risk assessments, quality inclusions and your financial security all come standard when you travel with us.

Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.

We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.