In this Morocco travel guide, the best time to visit is spring, from March to May, or autumn, from September to November, when the weather is warm but not extreme and the cities are easy to walk. Summer brings serious heat to Marrakech and the desert, while winter is perfect for the Sahara and mild on the coast.

Getting around is simple: trains connect the main cities, buses reach almost everywhere else, and shared taxis fill the gaps. The currency is the Moroccan dirham, and cash is still king in the souks, so carry small notes. Arabic and French are the everyday languages, and a few words of either open a lot of doors. For official travel information, start with the Moroccan National Tourist Office.

Morocco is a safe and welcoming destination for most travellers, including solo travellers and families. Dress modestly outside the beach resorts, agree on taxi fares before you ride, and drink bottled water. In the medinas, expect to haggle: it is part of the experience, so start low and enjoy the conversation.

Where you stay shapes the trip. In the old cities, book a riad inside the medina: a traditional house around a quiet courtyard, often with a rooftop terrace and breakfast on the roof. This Morocco travel guide recommends booking the first two nights in advance, then deciding the rest once you feel the rhythm of the place. In the desert, sleep in a Berber camp under the stars, and on the coast, Essaouira and Agadir have relaxed guesthouses near the beach.