General information

Some sturdy footwear is also recommended, as pathways and roads are often unfinished and can be quite uneven and rough under foot. Sidi Ifni is also very hilly and is not recommended for elders or women with walking or fitness problems.

A few rules for MEN in Morocco

• Please do not wear your shorts in the evenings
• Please do not wear vest-like tops at any time
• Long shorts are okay if they are to the knee or below

A few rules for WOMEN in Morocco

• Please do not wear shorts at all
• Please do not wear low-cut, or backless, or vest-like, or see-through tops
• Please do not wear short skirts or dresses at any time
• You are permitted to wear bathing costumes or bikinis on the beach, but you must cover up when you go to a café or onto the street
• It is illegal and a criminal offence to sunbathe topless, and it is extremely offensive to show flesh

Please respect the culture and the customs of Morocco.
You will earn more respect from the locals
if you observe these simple rules.

All standard medicines are available in pharmacies, but make sure that if you are on any prescribed medication, you bring extra.

You should always travel with insurance, just in case you are taken ill or you lose something.

If you are bringing electrical devices, such as a hair dryer or a mobile phone, make sure you bring an adapter / converter for the two-pin Moroccan power sockets.

The local currency is Dirhams and there are approximately 16 Dirhams to the pound. It is not possible to purchase Dirhams in England, but you can either purchase them at the airport when you arrive, or purchase in a bank, or simply use one of the many cash machines found in every town.

It is advisable to bring a small amount of cash with you, either Sterling or Euros, as many places will accept these currencies.

It is not advisable that you bring travellers cheques, as it can be difficult to cash these, especially in Sidi Ifni.