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Practical Information for Your Trip to Marrakech: Eric's Guide
French citizens don't need a visa for Morocco (stays under 90 days). The currency is the dirham (£1 ≈ 11 MAD). Weather in Marrakech: 20-25°C in winter, 35-45°C in summer, sunshine nearly year-round. The airport is 20 min from the centre. Complete guide by Eric, resident French since 2007.
Eric has lived in Marrakech since 2007. Here are the answers to all the questions his guests ask before their first trip. The good news: Marrakech is one of the simplest destinations from France. No visa, 3 hours' flight, sunny weather, a very affordable cost of living and legendary hospitality. Everything you need to know is on this page.
Visa and formalities : it is simple
French, Belgian and Swiss nationals do not need a visa for stays under 90 days. You'll need a passport valid for at least 6 months after your return date. Budget airlines (Ryanair, EasyJet, Transavia) connect major European cities to Marrakech from £50 return.
Money and Exchange Rates
The currency is the dirham Moroccan (MAD). The exchange rate is approximately £1 = 11 MAD. You cannot acheter de dirhams en France — changez to arrival. distributeurs automatiques and of the bureaux de change are located to the airport and everywhere in the medina (il y en a a to 200 metres of the riad). The cartes bancaires are accepted in the hotels and restaurants, but plan of the liquide for the souks and the taxis — it's the nerf of the marchandage.
Weather : when venir in Marrakech ?
| Season | Temperatures | Weather | Le conseil Eric's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Printemps (March-May) | 22-30°C | Sunny, parfait | La best period. Ideal for tout. |
| Summer (June-August) | 35-45°C | Very chaud, sec | Enjoy of the spa and sortez early morning. |
| Automne (sept-nov) | 22-32°C | Doux, pleasant | Perfect for the desert and the festival of the film. |
| Hiver (Dec-Feb) | 18-25°C jour / 5-10°C night | Doux, sunny | Ideal for Christmas and the New Year's Eve. |
Airport and transfer
the airport Marrakech-Menara is to 6 km / 20 minutes of the centre. Eric organises your transfer. Si you arrive of Casablanca : expect 2:30 by motorway (100-£120 by taxi private). › Tous flights directs towards Marrakech
Security : Marrakech is safe
La city is safe for the touristes. La police touristique is presents in the medina and on the places. Like everywhere, restez vigilant in the endroits crowded. The neighbourhood Dar El Bacha, where is located the Riad Vendôme, is one of the most quiets and safes of the medina — it's the neighbourhood of the Royal Palace.
Code vestimentaire
Morocco is a pays musulman tolerant. In the medina, it is respectueux de couvrir shoulders and genoux, especially for the femmes. In the hotels, restaurants and neighbourhoods modern (Gueliz, Hivernage), the tenue is libre. At Riad Vendôme, you are at home — maillot de bain bienvenu in the jacuzzi and to the pool.
Souks and shopping
The souks are open every day from 9:00 to 20:00. Some close Friday at noon. Morning is the best time to bargain — vendors are more relaxed and the streets less crowded. In Gueliz (new town): shops open Mon-Sat 9:00-12:30 and 15:30-19:00. And Eric's tip: start by offering a third of the asking price. Bargaining is an art and a pleasure — not a fight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a visa for Morocco ?
No, the French do not have no need de visa for a stay de less than 90 days. Passeport valide 6 mois requis.
What is the taux de change ?
Approximately £1 = 11 MAD. Distributeurs to the airport and in the medina. Carte bancaire accepted in the hotels.
Fait-il chaud en hiver ?
18-25°C during the day, frais the night (5-10°C). Sunny and very pleasant to visit.
the airport is it loin ?
6 km / 20 min by taxi. Eric organise the transfers.
Can you payer by carte ?
In the hotels and restaurants, yes. Plan of the liquide for the souks and taxis.
Le marchandage is it obligatoire ?
In the souks, yes — it's the tradition. Commencez by offer un tiers of the prices. It is an game, pas a affrontement.
Le Riad Vendôme is classified by the Moroccan Ministry of Tourism.