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Morocco

ุงู„ู…ุบุฑุจ

Arabic & FrenchMAD5 apps

Morocco is partly online, partly cash-based. Careem is the most reliable rideshare; outside cities, you negotiate with grand taxis.

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Power & Plug

TypeC / E
Voltage220V
Freq50Hz

French-style.

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Basic phrases

Arabic (Darija)

  • Hello / Peace
    ุงู„ุณู„ุงู… ุนู„ูŠูƒู…
    As-salaam alay-kum
  • Thank you
    ุดูƒุฑุง
    Shuk-ran
  • Yes
    ู†ุนู… / ูˆุงุฎุง
    Na'am / Wa-kha
  • No
    ู„ุง
    La
  • How much?
    ุดุญุงู„
    Sh-hal

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Tipping

10% at restaurants. Small tips for everyone โ€” porters, drivers, hammam attendants.

๐Ÿš–Rideshare & Taxi

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Careem

Middle East rideshare super-app. Owned by Uber but operates locally.

Main rideshare in Casablanca and Rabat.

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธNavigation & Maps

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G

Google Maps

Works almost everywhere except mainland China. Offline maps are critical when roaming.

Solid for major cities, less so for medinas.

๐Ÿ’ฌTranslation

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Google Translate

The universal default. Camera mode translates signs and menus instantly.

Camera mode for Arabic and French.

๐Ÿ“ฑMessaging

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WhatsApp

The dominant messenger in Europe, Latin America, India, Middle East, Africa.

Universal โ€” even small riads use it.

๐ŸฑFood Delivery

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Glovo

Spanish food + parcel delivery, big in Portugal, Italy, Eastern Europe, and Africa.

Food delivery in Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakesh.
Phrases

All Arabic (Darija) phrases

Hello / Peace
ุงู„ุณู„ุงู… ุนู„ูŠูƒู…
As-salaam alay-kum
Thank you
ุดูƒุฑุง
Shuk-ran
Yes
ู†ุนู… / ูˆุงุฎุง
Na'am / Wa-kha
No
ู„ุง
La
How much?
ุดุญุงู„
Sh-hal
Where is the bathroom?
ููŠู† ุงู„ุญู…ุงู…
Fen al-ham-mam
Briefing

What to know before you go

โœ“ Do

  • Always agree on price before tuk-tuks/donkey rides.
  • Bargaining is expected in souks โ€” start at 30% of asking price.

โœ•Don't

  • Drinking alcohol in conservative areas.
  • Discussing the monarchy.

โš ๏ธ Common scams to know

  • "Free" tours in medinas that end with mandatory shop visits.
  • Children offering directions then demanding payment.
  • Tannery "tour" demands.
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