**Currency**: Moroccan Dirham (MAD). Closed currency — you can't get dirhams outside Morocco. ATMs widely available, Visa and Mastercard accepted in hotels and larger restaurants. Always carry small notes (20, 50, 100 MAD) for taxis, souks and tips. Best exchange rates at airport on arrival or banks in cities. **Best time to visit**: spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) — pleasant temperatures, manageable crowds. Summer (June–August) is brutal in the desert and Marrakesh (40°C+), but coastal cities (Essaouira, Agadir, Tangier) stay cool. Winter (Dec–Feb) good for the cities and souk strolls; nights in the Atlas can be very cold; snow possible above 1500m. **Getting around**: trains (ONCF) are excellent between Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Marrakesh, Fez — fast, modern, cheap. Long-distance buses (CTM, Supratours) reach where trains don't. Grand-taxi (collective Mercedes) for routes without buses. Petit-taxi (small beige cars) inside cities — insist on the meter. Renting a car is comfortable for desert and Atlas trips; international license required. **Language**: Arabic (official) and Berber/Tamazight (official since 2011). French is the second language everywhere — administration, business, road signs. Spanish in the north. English growing in tourism but not universal. Learning "shukran" (thanks), "labas" (good/well) and "la, shukran" (no thanks, polite) goes a long way. **Dress**: modest, especially in medinas — shoulders and knees covered. Loose breathable fabrics for summer. Headscarf not required for women (mosques excepted). Beachwear only at beaches and pool areas. Friday afternoons are quieter — many shops close for prayer. **Safety**: very safe by global standards. Watch for petty scams in tourist areas (fake guides, overpriced taxis). Carry passport copy, not original. Police visible and helpful (Tourist Police speak English/French). Emergency numbers: 19 police, 15 ambulance, 150 fire. **Plugs**: type C/E (Europe round pins). 220V/50Hz. UK/US travellers need adapter.