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Morocco Safe and Responsible Travel

Intrepid Foundation at Work Around the World

The Intrepid Foundation provides travellers with an opportunity to give something back to the many wonderful communities we travel to. By donating to The Intrepid Foundation you can make a difference in local communities - in health care, education, human rights, child welfare and the protection of wildlife and the environment.

In Morocco, The Intrepid Foundation proudly supports:
Project Handicapped Horizon

Project Handicapped Horizon

Helping thousands of handicapped Moroccans since 1994, this organisation builds prosthetics and wheelchairs for physically handicapped people in addition to training local artisans in metalwork, pottery and weaving.

Image supplied by Project Handicapped Horizon.

To learn more or donate, go to: www.theintrepidfoundation.org


Responsible Travel Tips

Getting to know Moroccan locals
 
Not one scene of the iconic Hollywood movie Casablanca was filmed in Morocco
 

Intrepid is committed to travelling in a way that is respectful of local people, their culture, local economies and the environment. It's important to remember that what may be acceptable behaviour, dress and language in your own country, may not be appropriate in another. Please keep this in mind while travelling.

Top responsible travel tips for Morocco


  1. Be considerate of Morocco’s customs, traditions, religion and culture.
  2. Dress modestly and respectfully. Shoulders to knees should be covered, especially when entering places of worship.
  3. For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water. Fill a reusable water bottle or canteen with filtered water.
  4. Always dispose of litter thoughtfully, including cigarette butts.
  5. When bargaining at markets, stay calm, be reasonable and keep a smile on your face. It's meant to be fun!
  6. Learn some local language and don't be afraid to use it - simple greetings will help break the ice.
  7. Shop for locally made products. Supporting local artisans helps keep traditional crafts alive.
  8. Refrain from supporting businesses that exploit or abuse endangered animals.
  9. Please ask and receive permission before taking photos of people, including children.
  10. When on community visits or homestays, refrain from giving gifts or money to locals.
  11. Ramadan is the fasting month for all Muslims. During this month no food, drink or smoking is permitted during daylight hours. While non-Muslims aren't expected to fast, it's recommended to try to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public during daylight hours.

Health and Safety

Intrepid takes the health and safety of its travellers seriously, and takes every measure to ensure that trips are safe, fun and enjoyable for everyone. We recommend that all travellers check with their government or national travel advisory organisation for the latest information before departure:

From Australia?
Go to: http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/
From New Zealand?
Go to: http://www.safetravel.govt.nz/
From Canada?
Go to: http://www.voyage.gc.ca/
From the US?
Go to: http://travel.state.gov/
From the UK?
Go to: http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/
The World Health Organisation
also provides useful health information:
Go to: http://www.who.int/en/

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Morocco at a glance

  • 34
  • Rabat (population 1.2 million)
  • 32 million
  • Moroccan Arabic, French, Berber dialects, some Spanish
  • MAD
  • (GMT) Casablanca
  • Type C (European 2-pin), Type E (French 2-pin, female earth)
  • +212

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