{"id":74030,"date":"2022-06-29T15:03:36","date_gmt":"2022-06-29T13:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/visitanddo_1790.test\/?p=74030"},"modified":"2026-09-30T22:01:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T20:01:42","slug":"travel-to-morocco-from-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/travel-to-morocco-from-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"Travelling to Morocco from Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"product\"><div class=\"product\">\n<p><strong>Fourteen kilometres separate Andalusia from Africa.<\/strong> It takes an hour to cross, and you can go and come back in a day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to get there, what documents you really need, and what you should know before setting foot in a souk.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2>\u26a0\ufe0f First things first: your national identity card isn\u2019t valid<\/h2>\n<p><strong>You must have a valid passport, valid for at least six months<\/strong> from the date of entry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s the bit of paperwork that ruins the most holidays<\/strong>, because many people assume that, given the short distance, a national identity card is sufficient. It isn\u2019t enough: neither on a plane nor on a ferry.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Visa:<\/strong> the Spaniards <strong>they don&#8217;t need it<\/strong> for tourist stays of up to <strong>90 days<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>At the entrance<\/strong> An immigration form is completed and the passport is stamped. <strong>Keep the stamp<\/strong>: you may be asked to show it when leaving.<\/li>\n<li><strong>With children<\/strong>, bring documentation proving the family relationship.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vaccines:<\/strong> none of which are compulsory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>\ud83d\udea2 The three ways to cross<\/h2>\n\n<h3>By ferry: the only option for taking your car<\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead><tr><th>Port<\/th><th>Reach<\/th><th>Advantage<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td><strong>Tarifa<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Tangier Ville<\/strong>, in <strong>1 hour<\/strong><\/td><td>Leave <strong>in the centre<\/strong> in the city<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Algeciras<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Tangier Med<\/strong> and Ceuta<\/td><td>More frequencies. The car one<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Bear in mind the difference:<\/strong> <strong>Tangier Med is about 40 kilometres from the city of Tangier<\/strong>. If you\u2019re travelling without a car and want to visit Tangier, the ferry from Tarifa drops you off within walking distance of the city centre.<\/p>\n<p><strong>By car:<\/strong> A Spanish driving licence is valid. Take the <strong>vehicle registration certificate<\/strong>, the <strong>insurance covering Morocco<\/strong> \u2014green card or temporary permit at the border\u2014 and you need to fill in a <strong>temporary import declaration for the vehicle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h3>By plane, if you\u2019re travelling to the interior<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Marrakech (RAK)<\/strong> \u2014 the main tourist destination.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Casablanca (CMN)<\/strong> \u2014 the largest in the country.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tangier (TNG)<\/strong> \u2014 heading north.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fez (FEZ) and Rabat (RBA)<\/strong> \u2014 inland and capital.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>There are direct flights from M\u00e1laga, Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and Valencia<\/strong>, with flights lasting between two and three hours.<\/p>\n\n<h3>On a day trip, if you\u2019re on holiday<\/h3>\n<p><strong>This is the option if you\u2019re already on the coast<\/strong> and do not want to organise the logistics: transport, the sea crossing and a guide are coordinated, with a return the same day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The usual destination is the north<\/strong>, with the medina of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/que-ver-en-tetuan\/\">Tetuan<\/a>, which is a World Heritage Site and considerably less crowded than those in the south.<\/p>\n\n<h2>\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Safety: the real problem is scams<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Yes, taking the usual precautions for any trip.<\/strong> It is one of the most established destinations in North Africa and welcomes millions of visitors every year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And it\u2019s worth stating this clearly: the real problem isn\u2019t security \u2013 it\u2019s scams.<\/strong> What bothers travellers are petty scams aimed at tourists, not violence.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Specific scams, and how to avoid them<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fake guides.<\/strong> At the entrance to the medinas, someone will offer to show you the way or take you to \u00aba special place\u00bb. It always ends with them asking for money or taking you to a shop where they get a commission. <strong>A firm \u00abno, thank you\u00bb and carry on walking.<\/strong> Official guides carry identification.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Redirects to shops that pay commission<\/strong>, disguised as recommendations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00abChanging money\u00bb<\/strong>: they give you less change, claiming they don\u2019t have any small change. <strong>Make sure you have small notes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Photos featuring animals or people<\/strong> for which they then ask for a tip. <strong>Ask before taking a photo.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Inflated prices in the souks<\/strong>, which are resolved through haggling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The rule that covers almost everything: agree on the price beforehand.<\/strong> A taxi, a photo, a guide, anything.<\/p>\n\n<h3>If you\u2019re travelling on your own<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Many women travel alone in Morocco without any serious problems<\/strong>, but it is common to receive unwanted comments or attention.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cover your shoulders and knees<\/strong>, especially outside tourist areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do not engage in conversation<\/strong> nor argue with anyone who insists.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Official transport<\/strong> and accommodation with references.<\/li>\n<li><strong>And listen to your instincts:<\/strong> to get out of any awkward situation without overthinking it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Areas to avoid<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tourism is concentrated in safe areas:<\/strong> Tetouan, Tangier, Fez, Marrakesh, Casablanca.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It is best to avoid<\/strong> the border areas with Algeria and Western Sahara, without prior arrangements. For the desert or the deep south, with a guide or through a travel agency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And the official source:<\/strong> the travel advice from the <strong>Ministry of Foreign Affairs<\/strong>, which are updated as the situation develops. It\u2019s a good idea to check them before you set off.<\/p>\n\n<h2>\ud83d\udcc5 When to go, and Ramadan<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The best times to visit are spring \u2014March to May\u2014 and autumn \u2014September to November\u2014<\/strong>, with mild temperatures along the coast and inland.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Summer is tough inland:<\/strong> Temperatures in Marrakech and Fez rise well above 40\u00b0C. If summer is your only option, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/viajar-a-marruecos-en-agosto\/\">travelling to Morocco in August<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Winters are mild on the coast and cold in the mountains.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h3>The rule regarding Ramadan, which has no fixed date<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, so Ramadan falls about ten days earlier each year<\/strong> with regard to the calendar we use here. That is why it is pointless to give a date: <strong>You\u2019ll need to check it for the year you\u2019re travelling<\/strong>, and it also depends on observations of the moon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You can travel without any problems<\/strong>, bearing this in mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Shops are changing their opening hours:<\/strong> They open later, close mid-morning and reopen in the afternoon.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Less frequent transport.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dinners start late<\/strong>, when the fast is broken, and the wait may be prolonged.<\/li>\n<li><strong>It\u2019s harder to find alcohol.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>And out of respect:<\/strong> avoid eating, drinking or smoking conspicuously in the street during fasting hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>In return, the nights during Ramadan have an atmosphere that you don\u2019t see at any other time of the year.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2>\ud83c\udf72 What to eat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/comida-marroqui-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Tajine, a traditional Moroccan dish\" class=\"wp-image-74027\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/comida-marroqui-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/comida-marroqui-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/comida-marroqui-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/comida-marroqui-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/comida-marroqui-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/comida-marroqui-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/comida-marroqui.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tajine, the most recognisable dish in Moroccan cuisine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tajine:<\/strong> A dish simmered in a clay pot of the same name, containing meat or vegetables, plums, olives or candied lemon.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Couscous:<\/strong> semolina with vegetables and meat. <strong>It\u2019s the Friday special<\/strong>, a day of prayer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pastela:<\/strong> A filled puff pastry, usually containing chicken, with a contrast of sweet and savoury flavours.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Harira:<\/strong> a soup made with pulses and spices, which is eaten to break the fast during Ramadan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mechui:<\/strong> roast lamb.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>And water \u2013 always bottled<\/strong>, checking that the seal is intact.<\/p>\n<p>More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/dulces-arabes-artesanales-de-marruecos\/\">handcrafted Arabic sweets<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/bebidas-tipicas-de-marruecos\/\">traditional drinks<\/a>, starting with mint green tea, which is the country\u2019s traditional gesture of hospitality.<\/p>\n\n<h2>\ud83d\udcb0 Money: you can\u2019t buy dirhams here<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"307\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Dirhams-la-moneda-de-marruecos.jpg\" alt=\"Dirhams, the currency of Morocco\" class=\"wp-image-74028\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Dirhams-la-moneda-de-marruecos.jpg 307w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Dirhams-la-moneda-de-marruecos-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Dirhams-la-moneda-de-marruecos-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Moroccan dirham.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The currency is the dirham (MAD)<\/strong>, and it is <strong>non-convertible<\/strong>: It cannot be freely purchased outside the country. <strong>Exchange your money once you are in Morocco<\/strong>, at banks, authorised outlets, airports or cash machines.<\/p>\n<p><strong>There are 20, 50, 100 and 200 notes<\/strong>, and 1, 2, 5 and 10 coins, plus cents.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A handy tip: ask for 20 notes.<\/strong> These are the ones you\u2019ll use most often, and they\u2019ll save you from having to say \u00abI\u2019ve got no change\u00bb.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Cash or card<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Card:<\/strong> No problem in hotels, restaurants and shops in the city. Visa and Mastercard are accepted. <strong>Check with your bank about any fees before you set off.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cash:<\/strong> essential for <strong>souks, taxis and small shops<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep your exchange receipts<\/strong> if you want to exchange any leftover dirhams when you leave.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Many shops accept euros, but the exchange rate they offer is rarely in your favour. For large amounts, it\u2019s better to pay in dirhams.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2>\ud83d\udecd\ufe0f Bargaining, without the hassle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/864_que-comprar-en-marruecos-barato_3761.jpg\" alt=\"Typical Moroccan souk\" class=\"wp-image-74029\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/864_que-comprar-en-marruecos-barato_3761.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/864_que-comprar-en-marruecos-barato_3761-600x278.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/864_que-comprar-en-marruecos-barato_3761-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/864_que-comprar-en-marruecos-barato_3761-768x356.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/864_que-comprar-en-marruecos-barato_3761-18x8.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Moroccan souk.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In the souks, prices aren\u2019t fixed and you\u2019re expected to haggle.<\/strong> It\u2019s not a battle: it\u2019s just the normal way of shopping.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Be clear about your limit before you start.<\/strong> That\u2019s what prevents regrets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A counter-offer well below the asking price<\/strong> of the original price, without being offensive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Calmly and with a smile.<\/strong> The tone matters more than the figure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you can\u2019t reach an agreement, take your leave politely.<\/strong> That\u2019s sometimes when the best offer comes along.<\/li>\n<li><strong>And a rule of courtesy:<\/strong> Don\u2019t back out after you\u2019ve closed the deal. That really is offensive.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Where you don\u2019t haggle:<\/strong> shops with fixed prices and large retail outlets. Just like here.<\/p>\n\n<h2>The three departures from Andalusia<\/h2>\n<p>We are a local tour operator based in M\u00e1laga with over 50 years\u2019 experience organising trips around Andalusia. <strong>We\u2019ve got one for every port<\/strong>, depending on where it\u2019s most convenient for you to set off from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tangier from Tarifa<\/strong> \u2014 the shortest: a one-hour crossing and disembarkation in the city centre.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Morocco from Algeciras<\/strong> \u2014 for the Campo de Gibraltar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Morocco from M\u00e1laga and the Costa del Sol<\/strong> \u2014 with collection from the coast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And to plan the rest: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/marruecos\/\">all the sights to see in Morocco<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n<h3>What do you need to travel to Morocco from Spain?<\/h3>\n<p>A valid passport with at least six months\u2019 validity remaining from the date of entry. A national identity card is not valid, either by plane or by ferry \u2013 something that surprises many people given the proximity. Spanish nationals do not require a visa for tourist stays of up to ninety days, and there are no compulsory vaccinations.<\/p>\n\n<h3>What is the difference between the Tarifa ferry and the Algeciras ferry?<\/h3>\n<p>The ferry from Tarifa arrives at Tangier Ville in about an hour and drops you off in the city centre. The ferry from Algeciras arrives at Tangier Med, a port situated about forty kilometres from Tangier, and also connects with Ceuta; it runs more frequently and is the usual choice for those travelling by car. If you\u2019re travelling without a car and want to see Tangier, the ferry from Tarifa is the best option.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Is it safe to travel to Morocco?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, provided you take the usual precautions you would on any trip. It is a well-established tourist destination that welcomes millions of visitors a year, and the main issue isn\u2019t safety but scams targeting tourists: fake guides, detours to shops where the guide receives a commission, ticket exchanges, and photos for which they later ask for a tip. Agreeing on the price in advance almost always prevents these.<\/p>\n\n<h3>When is Ramadan?<\/h3>\n<p>It changes every year, because the Islamic calendar is lunar and the month comes about ten days earlier than in the Western calendar. Furthermore, the start of the month depends on the sighting of the moon, so it is advisable to check the dates for the specific year in which you are travelling. You can travel during Ramadan, bearing in mind that shop opening hours will be different, there will be fewer transport services, and dinner will be served later.<\/p>\n\n<h3>What currency is used in Morocco and where can I exchange money?<\/h3>\n<p>The Moroccan dirham is a non-convertible currency and cannot be purchased freely outside the country, so it must be exchanged whilst in Morocco: at banks, authorised exchange bureaux, the airport or cash machines. It is advisable to ask for twenty-dirham notes, as these are the most useful for day-to-day spending, and to carry cash for souks, taxis and small shops.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Can I take my car to Morocco?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, by ferry from Algeciras or Tarifa \u2013 that\u2019s the only way to do it. A Spanish driving licence is valid, and you must carry the vehicle registration document and insurance covering the country, either a Green Card or a temporary policy taken out at the border. Upon entry, you must complete a temporary vehicle import declaration.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Is it possible to visit Morocco in a day from Spain?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. From Tarifa, Algeciras or the Costa del Sol, there are organised day trips that combine the crossing of the Strait with a guided tour of the north of the country, usually to Tangier or Tetouan. This is the most convenient option if you\u2019re already on holiday, as transport, the crossing and the guide are all organised together. 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