Morocco

The standard voltage of electricity in Morocco is 220 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. The power plugs and sockets used in India are of type C, and E

Tap water in Morocco is not recommended for drinking. We recommend to drink from bottled water, other options can be filtered water or purified. Ask your leader where filtered water can be found as some hotels provide this.

Generally speaking, Morocco is mostly safe for tourist both in the rural countryside as well as in larger cities. While many national governments provide a regularly updated advice on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government’s advice for their latest travel information before departure.

Prepare to haggle in bazaars or to be harassed to buy things, but remember these people are just trying to make a living and its all part of fun, nothin sinister.

Please use your own good judgment when selecting an activity in your free time. It is our recommendation to stay in smaller groups during night time excursions

ATMs are widely available throughout Morocco and their accessibility has been expanding gradually. There are numerous ATM kiosks in major areas that have regularly working machines and accepts majority of the international cards. Credit cards are generally accepted in tourist shops and some restaurants. Smaller venues usually take cash only. Be aware that some venues might charge 3% extra charge on using credit cards

If you plan to rely on cash, please bring foreign currency (Euro, Pound, USD) while the easiest foreign currency to exchange for local currency is $US. 

Tipping isn’t compulsory in Morocco, but it’s considered polite to leave service workers in restaurants and cafes a 5-10% tip over the bill.

Rounding up the bill and leaving tips at restaurants and cafes is standard practice. If you’re happy with the service provided by waiters, drivers and other service workers, leaving a small tip is a good way to show your appreciation. Some high-end hotels and restaurants in Morocco have begun adding a service charge of around 10% to travellers’ bills. Check if this is the case, and if not, around 10–15% of what you’ve paid should do the trick

In the more touristic areas of Morocco, you may find yourself in situations where locals expect a tip for something you would not usually consider a paid service. For example, if you wish to take a picture of a market vendor, artisan products, a snake charmer, or of yourself holding traditional wares, expect to be asked for a tip of around 10 dirhams (USD 1) to do so, even if they don’t mention this before you take the photo. Some locals may also invite to take you on an unofficial and seemingly free ‘tour’ of the medina or neighborhood, but will expect a tip at the end, even if they have just been following behind you.

During tours we recommend that any tips are given to the intended recipient by a member of your group, rather than collected and passed on by the our group leader.

The amount you tip is entirely a personal preference; however, he following amounts are our recommendations based on our previous travels:

• Local guide: US$3-6 per person, per day.
• Activity guide: US$2-3 per person, per day.
• Drivers: US$2-5 per person per day.

 Of course, you are free to tip more or less as you see fit, depending on your perception of service quality and the length of your trip. Remember, a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.