Can you drink the tap water?
Tap water in Morocco: treated, but stick to bottled
Moroccan city water is treated and locals drink it, but it can upset visitors' stomachs. Stick to sealed bottled water, which is cheap everywhere, especially in the desert and mountains.
- Tap water safe
- Safe in cities
- Drink bottled
Mint tea is made with boiled water, so drink up. Fresh orange juice from the Jemaa el-Fnaa stalls is a highlight, but stalls that add water or ice are best avoided.
Where it differs
- Marrakech, Casablanca, FezSafe in cities
Treated, but bottled is recommended for visitors.
- Atlas Mountains and desertDrink bottled
Bottled or purified only.
What's safe to eat and drink
- Mint tea, made with boiling water. Accept it everywhere.
- Tagines and couscous, cooked slowly and served hot.
- Freshly squeezed orange juice, but only from stalls that don't add water or ice.
- Sealed bottled water, cheap in every corner shop.
- Go easy on salads in cheaper places, especially early in the trip.
In the desert and mountains
Trekking in the Atlas or staying in a desert camp, water usually comes from wells or springs. Carry enough bottled water for the day, or bring a purifier bottle or tablets. Ask your guide how much to carry, as the dry air dehydrates you faster than you'd expect.
Before you go
- Sidi Ali and Sidi Harazem are reliable local bottled brands.
Official advice: FCDO health advice for Morocco
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