General Information About Marrakech
If you have decided to travel to the magical destination of Marrakech, you may have a lot of questions about Morocco: the currency, can a traveller get by in English and what visas are necessary to enter the country.
Marrakech Safety and Security
Tips for Visiting Marrakech
Other interesting facts
Electricity, plugs and sockets
The power sockets used in Morocco are type C and E. These are the same as in most European countries, except for the U.K. The voltage is 220V and the frequency is 50 Hz. If in your country you use another outlet, you will probably need a travel adapter.
Vaccinations
You do not need any vaccines to travel to Morocco.
Current local time
The time zone in Marrakech and the rest of the country is WEST (Western European Summer Time) and WET (Western European Time). That's the same time zone as continental Europe.
Opening hours
Marrakech has adequate opening hours, opening generally from 9 am until 9 pm. Some shops close on Friday and other close during lunch time, but reopen in the afternoon.
Visitors will find the main shopping area in the Medina, in the Souks.
Helpful telephone numbers
- Ambulance: 15.
- Morocco area code: 212
- Police: 19.