How Does Electricity & Plugs Work in Morocco?
Last verified: 2025-06 · Middle East
1The Quick Answer
Morocco uses Type C/E plugs (French-style round pins) at 220V/50Hz — European plugs work directly, but UK and US visitors need adapters.
2What You Need to Know
Morocco operates on 220V/50Hz electricity using Type C (two round pins) and Type E (two round pins with a hole for a grounding pin) sockets — the standard French-style plug found across most of Europe and North Africa. European visitors will find their devices plug in without any adapter. UK visitors need a UK to Type C/E adapter. US and Canadian visitors need an adapter and should check their devices support dual voltage (100-240V) — most modern phones, laptops, and cameras do. Power cuts in medinas and rural areas are occasional; a small power bank is useful.
3Practical Tips
Practical Tips
- 1Check your device chargers for '100-240V, 50/60Hz' labelling — if it says this, you only need a plug adapter, not a voltage converter.
- 2UK visitors should pack a Type G to Type C/E adapter before travelling — they are harder to find in medina hardware shops than you might expect.
- 3Bring a compact multi-port USB charging hub with a single EU adapter to charge all your devices from one socket — riad rooms often have limited outlets.
How does this compare?
Electricity & Plugs rules in nearby and similar countries:
The UAE uses Type G plugs (British 3-pin square) at 230V/50Hz — the same as the UK.
Egypt uses Type C and Type F (European round-pin) sockets at 220V/50Hz — UK and US visitors need a plug adapter.
Saudi Arabia uses both Type G (UK 3-pin) and Type A/B (US 2/3-pin) plugs, and both 127V and 220V voltages — a universal adapter is essential.
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