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Morocco

Colours, desert and hospitality

The souks of Marrakesh, the blue alleys of Chefchaouen, the Sahara dunes and elegant riads: Morocco is an exotic yet accessible destination, perfect for a cultural, romantic or family trip.

CapitalRabat
LanguagesArabic and Amazigh (French widely spoken)
CurrencyMoroccan dirham (MAD)
Time differenceUsually the same time as Kinshasa (1 hour behind during Ramadan)
From KinshasaDirect flights to Casablanca, about 6 hours
ClimateMediterranean in the north, desert in the south

When to go?

March to May

Ideal for the imperial cities and the desert.

September to November

Mild weather and beautiful light.

December to February

Mild days, cold nights in the desert.

Must-sees

Marrakesh — Morocco
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Marrakesh

Jemaa el-Fna square, the souks and the Majorelle Garden.

Chefchaouen — Morocco
02

Chefchaouen

The famous blue city of the Rif.

The Sahara — Morocco
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The Sahara

A night under canvas in the Merzouga dunes.

Riads — Morocco
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Riads

Traditional houses turned into boutique hotels.

Itinerary idea: 8 days in Morocco

  1. 1

    Marrakesh (3 days)

  2. 2

    Crossing the Atlas to the desert (1 day)

  3. 3

    Merzouga and a night in the Sahara (1 day)

  4. 4

    Fez (2 days)

  5. 5

    Chefchaouen (1 day)

Every trip is tailor-made to your dates, budget and wishes.

Study in Morocco

Quality French-speaking schools and universities, a few hours' flight from Kinshasa.

The key steps

  • Admission to a public or private institution
  • For public universities and scholarships: apply through the AMCI
  • Student residence permit after arrival

Requirements change: check them on official websites. Wanderlust supports you from orientation to settling in; admission is decided by the institutions and the visa by the competent authorities.

Formalities from the DRC

Congolese nationals generally need a visa for Morocco; depending on the profile, an electronic procedure may be possible. We check the current conditions for you.

Entry requirements, fees and processing times change regularly: always check the latest information on official websites. Wanderlust helps you prepare your file; the decision rests solely with the competent authorities.

Read: Visa refusal: the most common reasons and how to avoid them

Our advice

  • Bargaining is customary in the souks.
  • Modest dress is recommended, especially outside the big cities.
  • Bring warm clothes for nights in the desert.

Ready to discover Morocco?

Visa, flights, accommodation, transfers: we organise your trip from start to finish.