Sightseeing tours to Morocco from Almaty: prices

Sightseeing tours to Morocco from Almaty are routes of 7–10 days with a flight via Istanbul or Dubai. The best time to travel is from March to May and from September to November, when Marrakech is around +25 °C, and Agadir has mild ocean weather. In winter, the cities are cool; in summer, the heat exceeds +40 °C.

What should you consider before traveling to Morocco?

A trip to Morocco begins with calculating time and money. Sightseeing tours require preparation: documents, insurance, and printouts take up the evening before departure.

Documents and visa-free entry for citizens of Kazakhstan

Citizens of Kazakhstan need only a foreign passport for a trip to Morocco. The document's validity is checked at the moment of entry, so renew it in advance if it expires in the coming months. For official confirmation of entry conditions, see the website of the competent authority of Morocco with the date of verification. For sightseeing tours, the tour operator usually prepares the invitation and hotel voucher itself. Keep these papers in your carry-on luggage, not in your suitcase. Copies of passport pages will also come in handy: in Marrakech and Casablanca they are sometimes requested at the hotel front desk. Before departure, check with the tour operator for the full list of papers for your program.

Insurance, bookings, and printouts at the border

Medical insurance for Morocco is not mandatory, but for sightseeing tours with transfers almost everyone arranges it. A policy covering hospitalization and transportation is inexpensive and removes the main risk of the trip. Print your hotel booking, return tickets, and voucher: at Casablanca or Marrakech airport you may be asked to show them. Paper copies are more reliable than screenshots because internet in roaming does not always work. Additionally, save the contacts of the guide and the receiving company.

Visa and entry rules change: check the primary source — the consular service of the Kingdom of Morocco, https://www.consulat.ma/en. The information on this page was verified on 14.09.2026.

How are sightseeing tours to Morocco structured?

Such trips around the country are built around transfers and cities. Understanding the logistics helps you choose a program without unnecessary fatigue.

Transfers between cities and transport comfort

Distances in Morocco are deceptive: the road from Marrakech to Agadir takes about three hours, while to Fes it is a full day's drive. On sightseeing tours, bus transfers last 4–6 hours, sometimes with stops at viewpoints. Check the class of transport: a minibus for 8–12 people is more comfortable than a large bus, but seats in it are more expensive. Air conditioning is essential in the heat, and the luggage compartment must close. In the mountain regions of the Atlas, the roads are winding, so bring motion sickness pills with you. Plan a rest day after a long transfer, otherwise the impressions of the trip will be spoiled.

The role of the guide in the medina and on the route

A guide on sightseeing tours saves time and nerves. In the medina of Marrakech, without a guide it is easy to lose an hour looking for the exit. A local guide knows where to buy spices and leather without tourist markups. On the route, he explains the rules: military facilities and police officers cannot be photographed. A good guide speaks Russian or works through an interpreter; this should be clarified before booking. In Fes, without accompaniment, sightseeing turns into wandering through the alleys.

What is important to know about money and daily life

Money and daily life in Morocco are structured differently than in Kazakhstan. Cash dirhams solve almost everything.

Cash, cards, and exchanging dirhams

Moroccan dirhams cannot be taken out of the country, so exchange only as much as you will spend. Exchange at banks and official exchange offices: on the street the rate is worse and fraud is possible. Cards are accepted in hotels and large restaurants in Casablanca, but in the medina and at markets you need cash. ATMs are found in Marrakech and Agadir; in mountain villages there are almost none. Bring euros or dollars with you: they are exchanged more readily than tenge. Keep exchange receipts until the end of the trip.

Tips, water, and alcohol restrictions

Tips in Morocco are part of the culture, not a sign of generosity. On sightseeing tours, it is customary to give to the guide and driver separately, even if this is not stated in the program. Tap water is not drunk: buy bottles in the shops of Marrakech and Agadir. Alcohol is sold in limited quantities; in the medina there is almost none. Keep this in mind if you are used to a glass of wine with dinner.

Which cities are included in tours

The cities of Morocco are not like one another. Sightseeing tours usually combine three or four points into one route.

Marrakech, Agadir, and Casablanca

Marrakech is the heart of sightseeing tours: Jemaa el-Fnaa square, Majorelle Gardens, and palaces. Agadir stands on the ocean and is suitable for rest after an intense program. Casablanca is a business city with the Hassan II Mosque, the country's most recognizable landmark. Between Marrakech and Agadir it is about three hours by road, so they are often included in one route. In Casablanca, a day is usually spent before departure. The climate here is milder than in the interior of the country.

Fes and the mountain regions of the Atlas

Fes is the oldest city in the country with a huge medina and leather workshops. Sightseeing tours include it for its craft quarters and ancient madrasas. The Atlas mountain regions offer a change of scenery: passes, Berber villages, coolness at altitude. In winter there is snow on the passes, in summer it is hot during the day and cool at night. The road from Marrakech to the mountains takes a couple of hours. Take warm clothes even in July.

How to prepare for the climate and cuisine

The climate and cuisine in Morocco require getting used to. Sightseeing tours take place in the heat, so preparation begins at home.

Heat, coolness in the desert and Ramadan season

In summer in Marrakech the temperature exceeds 40 °C, so city sightseeing is planned for the morning and evening. In the desert and the Atlas mountains it is cool at night even in summer, a warm jacket is needed. Ramadan changes the schedule of cafes and shops, and sightseeing programs may be adjusted. During this month it is difficult to find an open cafe in the medina during the day. Check the dates of your trip in advance if you want to avoid restrictions. Drinking regimen in the heat is more important than the schedule.

Moroccan cuisine and spicy food

Moroccan cuisine is based on tagine, couscous and spices. If you are not used to spicy food, ask for "not spicy" — in Marrakech and Agadir this is understood. Try local dishes in restaurants, not at street stalls, if your stomach is sensitive. Bread is served with every meal, and mint tea is a sign of hospitality. On sightseeing tours, meals are often partially included, check the type of breakfast. Wash fresh fruits and vegetables with bottled water.

Briefly

• Check how many transfers per day the program includes and how long they are.
• Check the class of the bus, the availability of air conditioning and the capacity of the luggage compartment.
• Ask in advance whether the guide speaks Russian and whether meals are included in the price.
• Take cash dirhams for markets, tips and small expenses in the medina.
• Get medical insurance covering hospitalization and transportation.