- Currency
- The Moroccan dirham (MAD). Cards are accepted in hotels, restaurants and shops in big cities, but at markets, in small shops and in the countryside you need cash.
- Sockets
- European sockets of types C and E, 220 V, 50 Hz. Chargers from Kazakhstan usually work without an adapter.
- Time difference
- Morocco is usually 4 hours behind Kazakhstan. During Ramadan the country sets clocks back an hour for a month, and then the difference is 5 hours, so check the time on your phone.
- Language
- The official languages are Arabic and Berber (Amazigh), and French is widely used. English is spoken in tourist places, and signs are often in Arabic and French.
- Emergency
- Before the trip, ask your hotel or organisers for emergency numbers and save them with your accommodation address. In the mountains and desert, tell your hosts your route.
- Transport
- Fast and regular trains and buses run between big cities, and taxis operate within them. It is best to check routes and timetables in advance and to agree the price of a taxi without a meter before the ride.
- Markets and bargaining
- Bargaining is normal in souks and medina shops, so it helps to confirm the price in advance. Do not buy souvenirs under pressure, and always carry some small cash.
- Wi-Fi
- Hotels and riads usually have Wi-Fi, but speeds can be unstable. For banking apps and payments, use mobile data.
- Entry
- Check current entry rules for citizens of Kazakhstan before the trip.