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Morocco Snapshot

The climate in Morocco varies wildly according to the season and area of travel. In the lowlands, the cooler months from October to April are popular among visitors. This time of year is pleasantly warm to hot (around 30°C) during the day and cool to cold (around 15°C) at night. Winter in the higher regions often brings snow and can therefore get seriously cold, particularly at night. Tourists flock to the coastline from June to September for fun in the sun, with warm mostly rain-free days. Further inland it can get hot and rain is rare, which makes the best times to travel March to June and September to December.
As a Muslim country, Morocco observes Ramadan. If you are planning to travel during Ramadan, it is important to consider that many restaurants and shops will either be closed or operating on reduced hours during this time.
  • Casablanca weather chart

Eating and Drinking in Morocco

  • Tajine: These slow-cooked stews are synonymous with Moroccan cooking. Chicken, olive and citrus is a well-known favourite, but there are endless variations using different meats, vegetables and seasonings.
  • Cous Cous: Forget instant cous cous and try the real deal in Morocco. Often served with vegetables and meat, regional varieties sometimes also include everything from sweet raisins to spicy harissa or smoky almonds.
  • Fresh Fruit: Morocco has an amazing array of fruit available in the markets, shops and juice bars. Choose from bananas, mangoes, oranges, avocados or peaches - eat fresh or get them whipped up in a juice.
  • Mint Tea: While travelling through Morocco you'll probably drink more sweet mint tea than ever before. Offered as a gesture of hospitality when visiting someone's home or shop, it's considered impolite to refuse, so accept graciously.
  • Traditional Moroccan Tajine

Intrepid believes that one of the best ways to experience a country is by eating! Whether you're sampling street food, savouring a cheap eat or indulging in a banquet, there are endless options to choose from wherever you are in the world. Believe the hype - Moroccan food is legendary.

Shopping in Morocco

  • Silver Jewellery: Jewellery-fiends will love Morocco's affinity with silver jewellery. Chunky rings, elaborate necklaces and patterned earrings can all be found for great prices, especially if you're willing to haggle.
  • Tea Sets: Save room in your backpack for an iconic silver tea pot and some delicate tea glasses. Morocco's silversmiths have this ancient art running through their veins, with centuries of craftsmanship being passed from generation to generation.
  • Leather: The quality (and price) of leather in Morocco is pretty phenomenal. Handcrafted hand bags, wallets, belts and purses can be found in almost every souq around the country.
  • Moroccan jewellery stall

Morocco has one of the oldest retail cultures in the world. From bargaining in age-old souqs to swiping your credit card at a modern gallery, it's all possible in Morocco. But to experience brilliant bargains, exciting finds and a dose of history, you can't go past the souqs.

It's a good idea to check with your local customs officials to ensure that you are able to bring certain items back into your home country. Australia and New Zealand generally have strict quarantine laws.

Accommodation

Travelling with Intrepid is a little bit different. We endeavour to provide travellers with an authentic experience to remember, so we try to keep accommodation as unique and traditional as possible.

When travelling with us in Morocco you may find yourself staying in a:
Homestay in high atlas mountains in Morocco

  • Homestay

  • Enjoy Moroccan hospitality and home cooking while staying with a family in the High Atlas Mountains.
Riad

  • Riad

  • Admire beautiful arches and tiled mosaics while staying in a traditional Moroccan riad.
Desert camp in Morocco

  • Desert Camp

  • Spend an unforgettable night sleeping in the desert as people from this part of the world have done for centuries.

Transport

Intrepid believes half the fun of experiencing a new country is getting there, and getting around once there! Where possible, Intrepid uses local transport options and traditional modes of transport - which usually carry less of an environmental impact, support small local operators and are heaps more fun.

Depending on which trip you're on while in Morocco, you may find yourself travelling by:
Riding a camel in Morocco

  • Camel

  • Board an iconic ‘ship of the desert’ and amble off across desert sands for a quintessential Sahara experience.
Cyclist in Morocco

  • Bicycle

  • Ride over rocks and streams, past villages and herds of goats while mountain biking in the Moroccan countryside.

  • Local Bus

  • Travel like locals do by hopping on a public bus. It’s a cheap, fast and fun way to get around.

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Morocco at a glance

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  • 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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