Is it OK to drink the water in Morocco?

Is the water safe to drink in Morocco? Generally speaking, it's probably best to drink filtered or bottled water when traveling in Morocco. Most locals will drink tap water and many travelers may take the risk, but you wouldn't want a stomach bug to stop you from having a good time in a new country.



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Stick to bottled water You shouldn't drink the tap water in Morocco, or even use it to brush your teeth. At each hotel, ask the front desk for bottles of water and pick some up at your rest stop visits during each transfer. At restaurants, you'll be able to order bottled water as well.

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NB: most of those salads have been cooked and are thus safe while eating in Morocco! Be careful though with the uncooked salads. Especially if you have a sensitive stomach.

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Yes, you can put toilet paper down the toilet anywhere in Morocco.

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Note: Never drink tap water in Morocco. Always try drinking bottled water everywhere. We do not recommend to have ice in the drinks since it may not come from drinking water.

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While tipping isn't mandatory in Morocco, rounding up the bill and leaving tips at restaurants and cafes is standard practice. If you're happy with the service provided by waiters, drivers and other service workers, leaving a small tip is a good way to show your appreciation.

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Some goods cannot be imported into Morocco.
  • Weapons, including spare parts and ammunition;
  • Narcotics, drugs and any other psychotropic products;
  • Writings, printed matter, cassettes and recorded videocassettes and any other material contrary to morality and public order;


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  • Don't Drink Tap Water in Marrakech. It's probably best to drink filtered or bottled water when visiting Marrakech and traveling in Morocco. ...
  • Don't Accept Unsolicited Help or Directions. ...
  • Don't Forget to Learn About Local Customs. ...
  • Don't Take Photos Without Permission. ...
  • Don't Barter for Unfair Prices.


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Hygiene. In Morocco it is very common to find squat toilets, which are flushed with a bucket of water. Moroccan toilets almost always do not contain toilet paper and it is a necessity to carry toilet paper and/or hygiene wipes if you will be away from the hotel for an extended period of time.

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You also don't have to be covered head to toe as a visitor to Morocco. The basic “rules” are to cover your shoulders, knees, and chest. Most days I had my elbows covered, too, and made sure that my tops were long enough to cover my bum. Showing elbows is fine!

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In rural areas of the country, it's advisable to dress more conservatively. This doesn't mean you have to be covered head to toe or wearing traditionally Moroccan clothing. But, you should avoid wearing anything that shows off a lot of skin. Stick to longer pants or dresses and shirts that are t-shirt length.

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Preventing travellers' diarrhoea depends mainly upon you practising good hand hygiene and food and water precautions.
  1. Wash your hands regularly using soap and clean water: before eating and drinking. before and after preparing food, particularly raw meat. ...
  2. If you cannot wash your hands, use alcohol based sanitiser:


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Can unmarried couples sleep together in Morocco? While it is not permitted for an unmarried Moroccan couple to share a room, as non-Moroccans you won't encounter any problems (unless the establishment itself chooses not to allow it). However, public shows of affection should be kept to a minimum.

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It's better to avoid walking alone at night. Especially in the suburbs of big Moroccan cities. Make sure you know ahead of time where you are going. One of the typical scams that you might encounter as a solo woman in Morocco is the “nice guy showing the way”.

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Jeans and pants You can wear skinny jeans, just make sure you have a long top to cover up your bottoms if you know you will be visiting villages and popular areas.

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Many toilets in Morocco are squat toilets, though your riads and tourist destinations will also have western toilets. Expect to pay a small fee to use these toilets, and expect that they may or may not have toilet paper in them.

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