Morocco.
Flight from TLV
5h 32m
Best season
מרץ–נוב
Avg temp
22°
Currency
د.م. MAD · 1=₪0.322
Time zone
שעתיים פחות מת״א בחורף, לרוב שעתיים פחות גם בקיץ; סביב רמדאן ייתכנו שינויים
Language
ערבית מרוקאית ואמזיגית; צרפתית נפוצה מאוד
Plug
C / E · 220V
Visa
ישראלים נדרשים להסדיר ויזה מראש; יש לבדוק את דרישות הכניסה המעודכנות לפני ההזמנה
Safety
יעד תיירותי פופולרי, אך נדרשת ערנות לכייסות, הונאות בשווקים והפגנות; מומלץ להצניע סממנים ישראליים ולבדוק אזהרות מסע
Overview
🇲🇦Morocco
🇲🇦Morocco
Morocco is a journey through color, fragrance and heritage, from Marrakech's palaces and lanes to the souks of Fes and Berber villages in the Atlas Mountains. Israeli travelers come to stay in a stylish riad, bargain for rugs and ceramics, experience Jemaa el-Fnaa and take a 4x4 into the Merzouga dunes. Alongside meaningful Jewish heritage in Casablanca, Fes and Essaouira, the country offers luxury hotels, hammams, excellent Moroccan cooking and a dramatic Atlantic coast. A week or more works best, often with an organized itinerary or private driver linking the imperial cities, mountains and desert.
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Where to stay in Morocco
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Marrakech, Medina and Kasbah
Staying in a riad around Rue Riad Zitoun El Kedim, Bahia Palace and Jemaa el-Fna puts you directly among Marrakech's lanes, rooftops and souks. La Mamounia anchors the luxury end, while small riads offer a more intimate experience. The trade-off is evening noise, awkward luggage access and taxis that often cannot reach the door.
Marrakech, Gueliz and Hivernage
Gueliz brings restaurants, malls and cafés around Avenue Mohammed V and Carré Eden, while Hivernage concentrates hotels such as Four Seasons and Sofitel alongside Casino de Marrakech and Theatro. It is the easiest base for a pool, door-to-door taxis and evenings out. Prices are higher than at a simple riad, and the atmosphere feels less distinctly Moroccan than the Medina.
Casablanca, City Centre and Anfa
Around Boulevard d'Anfa and Maarif you will find Morocco Mall shopping, restaurants and nightlife, while the Ain Diab Corniche offers oceanfront hotels such as Four Seasons. It is convenient for Hassan II Mosque, Beth-El Synagogue and the city's Jewish institutions. Casablanca is congested and less picturesque than Marrakech, and the Corniche sits far from Casa Voyageurs station.
Essaouira, Medina and Beach
A riad near Place Moulay Hassan and the Skala gives walkable access to the harbor, galleries and ramparts, while hotels along Avenue Mohammed V sit closer to the beach and Sofitel Essaouira Mogador. The pace is calmer than Marrakech, with surfing, sunsets and fish restaurants where kosher fish can be selected subject to appropriate preparation. The downside is strong wind for much of the year, cool water and modest nightlife.
Fez, Fes el-Bali
A riad near Bab Bou Jeloud or Talaa Kebira puts Bou Inania Madrasa and the Chouara Tanneries within walking distance, with heritage properties such as Palais Faraj on the Medina's edge. This is Morocco's deepest imperial-city experience, including the Mellah and Ibn Danan Synagogue. The lanes are confusing, there are slopes and stairs, and evening life mostly takes place inside the riad.
Tamraght and Taghazout Bay
Tamraght offers affordable surf houses and apartments near Banana Point, while Taghazout Bay brings resorts such as Fairmont and Hyatt Regency to the beachfront. It is excellent for surf lessons, pools and sunsets, with access to Agadir and its marina. The villages are spread out, making a car or transfers nearly essential, and some beaches and roads become crowded in summer.
Year-round weather
Year-round weather in Morocco
Temperature averages
Real climate dataינו
19°
10°
Recommended
פבר
19°
10°
Recommended
מרץ
20°
12°
Recommended
אפר
22°
14°
Excellent
מאי
23°
15°
Excellent
יונ
26°
19°
Excellent
יול
27°
20°
Excellent
אוג
29°
20°
Excellent
ספט
26°
18°
Excellent
אוק
25°
18°
Excellent
נוב
23°
14°
Excellent
דצמ
19°
10°
Recommended
Most pleasant weather: אפר · מאי · יונ · יול · אוג · ספט · אוק · נוב
Peak season for Israelis (when everyone goes): מרץ · אפר · מאי · ספט · אוק · נוב. Passover and Sukkot are especially popular with Israelis, thanks to comfortable weather for touring Marrakech, Fes, the Atlas Mountains and the desert. July and August are busy during the school holiday, but inland heat is intense, making Casablanca, Essaouira and Agadir better choices.
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Suggested plan
A perfect Morocco itinerary
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- 1
Day 1
The Heart of Marrakech
Start before 09:00 at Bahia Palace, ahead of the tour groups, then continue through the Mellah and Slat Al Azama Synagogue. Walk via Rue Riad Zitoun El Kedim to Jemaa el-Fna and the Semmarine and metalworkers' souks. Prebook a kosher lunch at Dar Ima or arrange a meal at your riad. At sunset, choose a rooftop overlooking the square, then return for a short evening walk as food stalls and musicians take over.
- 2
Day 2
Gardens, Gueliz and a Hivernage Night
Prebook Jardin Majorelle and Musée Yves Saint Laurent for opening time, when the light is attractive and the gardens remain calm. Continue on foot or by taxi to Avenue Mohammed V for shopping at Carré Eden and Gueliz cafés. Spend the afternoon by the hotel pool or book a traditional hammam at a reputable spa. In the evening, head to Hivernage for a drink at a luxury hotel, a show at Theatro or Casino de Marrakech for those interested.
- 3
Day 3
Atlas Mountains and Imlil
Leave at 08:00 with a private driver for the Ourika Valley or Imlil, roughly two hours from Marrakech, and avoid settling for a brief commercial roadside stop. In Imlil, hire a licensed local guide for a two-to-three-hour trail facing Mount Toubkal and Amazigh villages. Bring a packed kosher meal from Marrakech or prearrange vegetables, eggs and separate utensils at a guesthouse. Return before dark, especially in winter, and keep the evening relaxed at the riad.
- 4
Day 4
Essaouira and the Atlantic
Leave Marrakech at about 08:00 for the roughly three-hour drive to Essaouira; if stopping, choose a credible argan cooperative rather than a staged roadside goat attraction. Begin at the harbor and Skala, then continue through Place Moulay Hassan and the blue-and-white Medina lanes. Bring a kosher lunch, or select a whole kosher fish while carefully checking preparation and utensils, without assuming the restaurant is kosher. Finish with a sunset walk on Plage d'Essaouira and stay overnight to avoid turning the day into six hours on the road.
- 5
Day 5
Ramparts, Surf and Return to Marrakech
Wake early for a quiet walk along the ramparts and through the market before most shops open. Families can take a beginner surf lesson on the broad beach, while couples may prefer small galleries or a short horse ride south of town. Eat a light meal brought along or prepared at your accommodation, then return to Marrakech in the afternoon. If flying the next day, stay in Gueliz or Hivernage for easier airport access.
- 6
Day 6
Agafay and a Desert Sunset
Use the morning for focused souk shopping: carpets around Rahba Kedima, leather goods and baskets, bargaining calmly while checking quality. In the afternoon, head to the Agafay Desert, 45-60 minutes from Marrakech, for a short camel ride or a helmeted quad excursion with an established operator. Remember that this is a rocky desert, not Saharan dunes, so come for the scenery and light rather than an erg landscape. Prearrange a packed kosher meal or return to Marrakech for dinner after sunset.
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Round-trip flight from TLV
₪1,400-2,800 (one stop)
4-5-night package
₪3,200-5,800 (per person)
Mid-range hotel night
₪280-600 (per room)
5-star hotel night
₪850-2,200 (per room)
Restaurant meal
₪45-120 (per person)
Local beer
₪18-35
Coffee
₪6-16
Short taxi ride
₪8-25
Rental car per day
₪130-280 (fuel excluded)
Private driver per day
₪450-850 (up to 4)
Guided day tour
₪140-350 (per person)
Daily budget per person
₪300-650 (excluding flight)
Family, 5 nights
₪12,000-21,000 (family of 4)
Good to know
Good to know before Morocco
Getting around
From the airport
From Marrakech Menara Airport, the Medina or Gueliz is a 15-25-minute ride: an official taxi generally costs ₪50-90, while a prebooked transfer is ₪70-120. Alsa bus 19 reaches the Jemaa el-Fna area in about 25-35 minutes for roughly ₪12-15; apps such as inDrive operate in the city, although terminal pickup can be inconsistent. From Casablanca Mohammed V, ONCF trains reach Casa Voyageurs in around 35-45 minutes for ₪20-35, while a taxi to the center or Anfa costs about ₪100-160 and takes 35-60 minutes. For a direct CMN-to-Marrakech trip, choose the train via Casablanca or a private driver, about 2.5-3.5 hours and ₪600-900 per car.
Need a car?
A car is unnecessary for Marrakech, Casablanca or Fez alone: walk inside the Medina, use petit taxis locally and ONCF trains between cities. For families continuing to Taghazout, Essaouira, the Atlas Mountains or the Agafay Desert, a rental is useful, although a car with driver is often more relaxing because of dense traffic, checkpoints and parking. Couples on an urban trip can manage without one, while groups of three or four often find a daily driver reasonably priced once the cost is shared.
Tips
Always ask a petit-taxi driver to use the meter; if refused, agree on the fare before entering, and in Marrakech compare it with inDrive. Do not take a car into the medinas of Marrakech or Fez: use an organized car park near Bab Jdid or Bab Bou Jeloud and ask the riad to send a porter. Reserve Al Boraq high-speed trains between Casablanca, Rabat and Tangier in advance on weekends, and carry small cash for taxis, parking and tips.
Kosher & Jewish
Chabad / community
Chabad Marrakech operates in the Gueliz area and hosts Israeli visitors for prayers and prebooked Shabbat meals; for security reasons, the precise location and operating times are provided upon registration. In Casablanca, Beth-El Synagogue and community institutions are located around the city center, with Chabad activity and assistance for meals, minyanim and kosher products. Fez, Essaouira and Taghazout do not have dependable permanent Chabad infrastructure, so travelers should stock up and coordinate in advance.
Kosher food
Recognized kosher options in Marrakech include Dar Ima and Kosher Marrakech, while Casablanca has a broader selection around its Jewish community, including Cercle de l'Alliance and Zapi. Certification status and opening hours can change, particularly around Shabbat and holidays, so book and verify with Chabad or the community before arrival. Outside those two cities, many Israeli travelers choose an apartment or a riad willing to accept sealed food and bring dry goods from home; Carrefour and Marjane supermarkets sometimes stock imported kosher-labeled products, but selection is inconsistent.
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₪0.32
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₪32.2
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₪322.5
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Visa & documents
Visa & documents for Morocco 🇲🇦
What you need before you fly
- ישראלים נדרשים להסדיר ויזה מראש; יש לבדוק את דרישות הכניסה המעודכנות לפני ההזמנה
- Passport valid 6 months
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Local tips
Good to know about Morocco
- 💳In Marrakech and Fez, carry Moroccan dirhams for souks, taxis, and tips, but withdraw only from ATMs operated by Attijariwafa Bank or Bank of Africa and decline any terminal conversion into shekels or dollars.
- 🚕In Marrakech, ask a petit taxi driver to start the meter before moving and agree on a price if they refuse; from Menara Airport, a hotel transfer is usually wiser because bargaining after a flight is particularly tiring.
- 🛏️For a first night in Marrakech, choose a riad near Bab Laksour or Dar El Bacha rather than deep inside the lanes, while families needing stroller access and a pool will be more comfortable in Hivernage or Palmeraie.
- 🎟️Book Jardin Majorelle and Musée Yves Saint Laurent for the first morning slot, as popular tickets sell out and the garden becomes considerably busier by midday.
- 🚆Between Casablanca and Tangier, take the Al Boraq train and reserve a first-class seat through ONCF, but for Fez, Chefchaouen, and the Sahara build an itinerary with a driver rather than an overambitious transfer day.
- 🎰For a polished casino evening, choose Casino de Marrakech at Es Saadi or Mazagan Casino near El Jadida, arrive in smart-casual dress with your passport, and do not photograph the tables.
- 🕍For Shabbat or kosher meals, coordinate in advance with Chabad Marrakech or Chabad Casablanca rather than relying on a walk-in, as meals, security arrangements, and opening hours vary and often require preregistration.
- 🧿In Souk Semmarine, bargain with a smile and only when you genuinely intend to buy, and generally leave 5% to 10% in restaurants and about 10 to 20 dirhams for a riad porter.
- 🛡️Israelis should check the National Security Council’s current travel advisory and entry requirements close to booking and departure, and avoid displaying Israeli symbols or entering political discussions in public.
- 📱Install an eSIM before departure or buy a Maroc Telecom SIM at the airport, and save offline maps of the Marrakech and Fez medinas because GPS often becomes unreliable inside the covered lanes.
מאיה רוזן
Senior agent · Greece for 12 years
"For me, Morocco is the moment when pink light settles over Jemaa el-Fna, the scent of preserved-lemon tagine drifts through the lanes, and live music rises from every corner. Israelis fall for it because it feels foreign and familiar at once: Arabic and French words, Jewish family stories, and hospitality that somehow feels like home. I love starting the morning with Atlas Mountain views from a rooftop in Marrakech’s Mellah and ending the day at sunset above blue Chefchaouen or beside the Atlantic in Essaouira. This is a country you do not simply photograph, but smell, taste, and feel."
Loves
My Marrakech secret is to enter Le Jardin Secret at opening time, before the day groups fill the lanes, then head up to the rooftop at Café des Épices as the souk wakes up. Order mint tea and sit on the top floor between 10:00 and 11:00, when the light is lovely and the square is still comfortable.
Skip
I avoid the terrace restaurants around Jemaa el-Fna with giant photo menus and aggressive touts: the view is tempting, but the food and pricing usually target a captive tourist. Also, do not follow anyone claiming that a street is “closed” and offering a shortcut, a familiar tactic that often ends at a shop or a demand for a tip.
Boutique pick
At 08:30 I would begin at Bahia Palace before the crowds, at 10:30 enter the Mellah with a private guide to visit Slat Al Azama Synagogue and the spice market, and at 13:00 stop for vegetable or preserved-lemon chicken tagine at a place I have vetted. The afternoon brings a quality hammam, followed at 17:30 by a terrace overlooking the Koutoubia as the city turns gold. I would finish with a pre-booked Moroccan dinner, then drinks at El Fenn or a show at Epicurien for those who want the night to continue.
Client stories
What returning travelers say about Morocco
"We reached Jardin Majorelle before the crowds and ended the day with an excellent kosher dinner at Dar Ima. Morocco gave us exactly what we wanted: a romantic riad, extraordinary colors and evenings we could not stop photographing."
Noa and Ido, Tel Aviv
Couple · 6 nights · April
"The children splashed around Ouzoud Falls, then rode camels at sunset in the Agafay Desert the following day. We worried Morocco might feel too intense for a family, but a private driver and a riad with a pool made everything easy and fun."
Michal and Uri, Modiin
Family with children · 8 nights · October
"We raced quad bikes through the Palmeraie and danced late into the night at Theatro Marrakech. Morocco surprised us with a brilliant mix of daytime markets, a pampering hotel and nightlife far better than we expected."
Daniel, Roi and Shahar, Haifa
Friends · 5 nights · May
"We happily lost ourselves in Chefchaouen’s blue lanes and were moved by the scale of Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. Driving days in Morocco were longer than we expected, but the scenery and encounters with Jewish heritage made every day meaningful."
Rachel and Yossi, Raanana
Older couple · 11 nights · November
FAQ
Common questions about Morocco
Do Israelis need a visa for Morocco?
Israeli passport holders must obtain an electronic visa for Morocco in advance through the official portal rather than rely on receiving one upon arrival. Recheck entry rules, passport validity and the permitted stay before booking, as requirements can change.
Are there direct flights from Tel Aviv to Morocco, and how long is the flight?
When direct routes to Morocco are operating, a flight from Tel Aviv to Marrakech or Casablanca takes roughly 5.5 to 6 hours. Schedules can change with the regional situation, so a connection via Madrid, Paris, Rome or Istanbul may be necessary.
When is the best time to visit Morocco, and when is peak season?
The most comfortable periods in Morocco are March to May and September to November, also the busiest seasons in Marrakech, Fez and the Sahara. Marrakech can be extremely hot in summer, while Essaouira, Agadir and the Atlas Mountains are milder, and desert nights are cold in winter.
How many days do you need in Morocco?
For a first trip to Morocco, allow 8 to 10 nights for Marrakech, the Atlas Mountains, Aït Benhaddou and the Merzouga desert, or 10 to 14 nights if adding Fez, Chefchaouen and Casablanca. A 4 to 5-night break works best for Marrakech with a day in Essaouira or the Agafay Desert.
What is the best way to get around Morocco?
ONCF trains are convenient between Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier and Fez, including the high-speed Al Boraq service, while a private driver or organized tour is better for Marrakech, Aït Benhaddou and Merzouga. Within Morocco’s cities, use metered petit taxis or local ride apps where available, and explore the old medinas on foot.
How much does a Morocco trip cost, and is it safe for Israelis?
An 8 to 10-day Morocco trip typically costs about ₪6,000 to ₪11,000 per person sharing a room, including flights, good riads, a driver for part of the route and attractions, with luxury hotels and upscale desert camps costing more. Tourist areas are generally well policed, but Israelis should follow official travel advisories, avoid displaying Israeli symbols or entering political discussions, and watch for pickpockets in the Marrakech and Fez medinas.
What should you not miss on a first trip to Morocco?
On a first Morocco trip, combine Jemaa el-Fnaa and Jardin Majorelle in Marrakech, the Aït Benhaddou ksar, the Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga and the old medina of Fez. If time allows, add Chefchaouen’s blue lanes, Casablanca’s Hassan II Mosque and a beach day in Essaouira.
What is nightlife like in Morocco, and are there casinos?
Morocco’s nightlife is centered mainly in Marrakech, with Theatro Marrakech, restaurant lounges around Hivernage and hotel clubs, although the scene is less wild than in European party destinations. Legal casinos do exist, led by Casino de Marrakech at the Es Saadi complex, but gambling is a side attraction rather than a Las Vegas-style scene.
Are kosher food and Chabad available in Morocco?
Morocco has Chabad centers in Marrakech and Casablanca, and kosher meals in Marrakech can be arranged at Dar Ima and through Chabad, including advance-booked Shabbat dinners. Options are very limited outside the major cities, so kosher travelers should prearrange meals and carry sealed food for Atlas and desert routes.
Is Morocco better for families or couples, what should you pack, and what can you combine it with?
Morocco suits both: families enjoy camel rides, Ouzoud Falls and riad pools, while couples gravitate toward Marrakech riads, hammam spas and a luxury camp night in Agafay or Merzouga. Pack light modest clothing, a warm desert layer, walking shoes and a Type C/E adapter, and combine Marrakech with Essaouira or a northern route through Rabat, Chefchaouen and Tangier.