Before you go
What power adapter do you need for Morocco?
- Plug types
- C and E (round pins)
- Voltage
- 220V, 50Hz
- EU visitors
- No adapter needed
- UK / US
- Adapter required
Quick answer
Morocco uses European-style plugs with two round pins (types C and E) and runs on 220V, 50Hz. Travellers from Europe are fine; visitors from the UK, US, Canada, Australia and similar need a plug adapter. Most phone and laptop chargers handle 220V automatically, but check any device rated only for 110V.
Plugs and voltage
Sockets in Morocco take the two-round-pin European plugs (type C, and type E with an earth pin), the same as France, Spain and much of continental Europe. So if you're coming from the EU, your plugs fit straight in. Visitors from the UK (three flat pins), the US and Canada (flat pins, 110V) or Australia need a travel adapter — pack one before you go, as they're easier to buy at home than to hunt down on arrival.
Voltage and devices
Morocco runs on 220V. Modern phone chargers, laptops, cameras and most travel gadgets are dual-voltage (they'll say '100–240V' on the plug or brick), so they only need a plug adapter, not a voltage converter. The things to watch are single-voltage devices rated for 110V only — some US hairdryers, straighteners and shavers — which can burn out or need a converter. A small multi-USB adapter is handy for charging several devices at once, since riad sockets can be limited.
Related questions
What plug type does Morocco use?
Morocco uses European-style plugs with two round pins — types C and E — the same as France and Spain. Visitors from the UK, US, Canada and Australia need a travel adapter to fit their devices into Moroccan sockets.
Do I need a voltage converter in Morocco?
Usually not. Morocco runs on 220V, and most modern chargers and laptops are dual-voltage (100–240V), needing only a plug adapter. You'd only need a converter for single-voltage 110V-only devices like some US hair tools.
Can I use UK or US plugs in Marrakech?
Not directly — UK three-pin and US flat-pin plugs don't fit Moroccan round-pin sockets. Bring a Europe-style (type C/E) travel adapter. US travellers should also check their devices handle 220V before plugging in.