Morocco, answered.

No. US passport holders can stay in Morocco for up to 90 days without a visa. Your passport should be valid for at least six months after your return date and have a blank page for the entry stamp.

Yes, for the kind of private trip we plan. The US State Department rates Morocco Level 2, "Exercise Increased Caution," the same level it gives France, Spain and the UK. The everyday issues our guests notice are persistent sellers in the medinas and busy traffic, not crime. On a private trip you have a licensed guide in the medinas and your own driver on the road, and our team in Marrakech is a phone call away the whole time. Read the current State Department advisory before you book.

Royal Air Maroc flies nonstop to Casablanca from New York (JFK), Washington (Dulles) and Miami, and from Los Angeles since June 2026. The flight from the East Coast takes about seven hours overnight. Many travelers also connect through Paris, Madrid, Lisbon or London into Marrakech. We do not book international flights, but we will tell you which arrival city works best for your itinerary and meet you at the airport.

You pay through WeTravel, a US-based travel payment platform, by card or bank transfer. A 30% deposit confirms your trip, and the balance is due 40 days before you arrive. We never see your full card number.

More than 45 days before departure you lose only the deposit. Between 45 and 30 days, 50% of the trip price is refunded. Within 30 days there is no refund, and peak dates (Easter, late October to early November, and Christmas to New Year) are non-refundable. Full details are in our Booking Terms.

Yes, it is required. Your policy should cover medical care, emergency evacuation and trip cancellation for the full length of your trip.

Your proposal lists everything: hotels, private driver and vehicle, licensed guides, the meals and activities named, and airport transfers. Prices do not include international flights, travel insurance, drinks, meals not listed, personal expenses, or tips.

Tipping is customary in Morocco but never required. Most guests tip their driver and guide at the end of the trip, and leave small amounts for riad staff and porters. We include a suggested range in your travel documents so you never have to guess.

The currency is the Moroccan dirham, which you can only get inside Morocco. ATMs are easy to find in cities and at the airport. Hotels and most restaurants take cards; souks, cafes and small shops prefer cash. Tell your bank you are traveling before you leave.

Light, loose clothes that cover shoulders and knees work everywhere and are comfortable in the heat. Bring comfortable walking shoes for the medinas and a warm layer: desert nights in winter drop to around 35°F (2°C), and the Atlas passes are cold from November to March.

Mid-March to early May and late September to early November are the most reliable months for a first trip. Summer is very hot inland but good on the coast and in the High Atlas. Winter is excellent for Marrakech and the Sahara. See our season-by-season guide.

Yes. Hotels, riads and tourist sites stay open and our team works as usual. Some small restaurants close during the day, and evenings are lively after sunset. We will tell you if your dates fall during Ramadan and plan around it.

Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and allergy requests are routine for us. Tell us when we first talk and we brief every hotel, camp and restaurant on your trip. Alcohol is available in most hotels and some restaurants, though not everywhere.

Yes, with the right planning. Medina streets are uneven and some riads have stairs, so we choose ground-floor rooms where needed, keep drives under five hours a day, and plan shorter walking routes through the medinas. Tell us about any mobility needs before we design your trip.

Hotels and riads have Wi-Fi. Signal is good in cities and patchy in the mountains and the desert, where some camps have limited or no Wi-Fi. An eSIM or an international plan from your US carrier works well.

For spring and fall, four to six months ahead gives you the best riads and desert camps. For Christmas and New Year, book six months or more ahead. Shorter notice is often possible; ask us.