All destinations
morocco /
Accessible visaDesertCultureMountains

Morocco

Medinas, desert and the Atlas — the Orient 6h away.

Capital
Rabat
Currency
Moroccan dirham (MAD)
Flight from Nouakchott
From Nouakchott (varies)
Time difference
≈ GMT+1 (almost no difference vs Cameroon)

Morocco seen from Mauritania: Medinas, desert and the Atlas — the Orient 6h away. Entry formalities, real budget, best seasons and what to do — tailored to a Mauritanian passport.

In pictures

Formalities

The visa, step by step

Accessible visa
Allowed stay
Per visa granted
Cost
Consular fee (varies)
Processing
Several days to weeks

How to apply

Consular visa to obtain before departure — relatively accessible. Apply at the embassy/consulate or via the official portal.

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6 months
  • Visa application form
  • Passport photos
  • Return ticket
  • Proof of accommodation & funds
  • Yellow fever certificate

Good to know

  • Requirements and fees vary by consulate; check the official source before applying.
How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
300 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
630 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

510 000 FCFA720 000 FCFA

Flights from Nouakchott (ASKY, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Royal Air Maroc…), depending on the destination.

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨150 000 FCFA
🍽️66 000 FCFA
🚕54 000 FCFA
🎟️120 000 FCFA
Hostel
7 800 FCFA18 000 FCFA
Mid-range
24 000 FCFA54 000 FCFA
Nice hotel
66 000 FCFA150 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
810 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

Marrakesh medina

Jemaa el-Fna square and lively souks.

2

Desert & bivouac

Night under the stars, camel ride (Agafay/Merzouga).

3

High Atlas

Berber villages and the Ourika valley.

4

Majorelle Garden

And the Yves Saint Laurent museum.

5

Bahia Palace & Ben Youssef Madrasa

Architectural gems.

6

Essaouira

Port town, ramparts, grilled fish.

7

Aït Ben Haddou

Fortified ksar listed by UNESCO.

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Arrival Casablanca: Hassan II Mosque, transfer to Marrakesh.

  2. D2

    Marrakesh: medina, souks, Jemaa el-Fna at sunset.

  3. D3

    Majorelle Garden, Bahia Palace, madrasa, hammam.

  4. D4

    Desert trip: High Atlas and Aït Ben Haddou.

  5. D5

    Desert (Merzouga/Zagora): dunes, camel, bivouac.

  6. D6

    Back to Marrakesh via the Dadès valley.

  7. D7

    Free day (Essaouira possible), back to Casablanca.

Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklistMaroc

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: en.wikipedia.org

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

Community

Already been to Morocco?

Your feedback helps future travellers plan their trip better. It only takes a few minutes.

Leave a review
TravorAI