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Things change. Fees, hours, bus schedules, road conditions and advisories change without warning, and in Morocco the printed price and the real price are sometimes different things. Every fact here carries the date we checked it. Where an official page would not open for us, we say so and name the page to check. Treat this guide as a plan to confirm, not a promise.

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Promise: A clear, five-day route through Marrakech's greatest hits plus two escapes, with the scams, money traps and points moves explained in plain terms.
Trip length: 5 days (3 city, 2 day trips); 6 to 7 days if you want slack.
Best months: Roughly March to May and October to November.
Budget band: Low for Morocco compared with Western Europe, but riad lodging and private drivers can push it up fast. Fill in the cost sheet in Chapter 8.
Best for: First-time visitors to Morocco, culture and architecture lovers, food-curious travelers, and anyone who wants mountains and ocean without renting a car.

At a glance

Safety: Level 2, "Exercise increased caution," terrorism. Petty crime is a serious concern in tourist areas. [read 2026-10-10 — page dated Sept 4, 2026 (the page also shows "Last Updated: July 30, 2026"), https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/morocco-travel-advisory.html]
Entry: passport valid six months, no visa under 90 days for US citizens. (checked Oct 10, 2026)
Emergency numbers: police 190 from a mobile, 19 from a landline; ambulance and emergency services 15.
Majorelle Garden: 8:00 to 17:30 daily, last entry 17:00; online tickets only. (checked Oct 10, 2026)
Money: dirhams cannot be exported; keep receipts.
Ramadan 2027 is roughly February into early March; confirm dates.
The medina is a maze; download offline maps before you land.
Plan the Atlas day and the Essaouira day for the days when your energy is highest.