Morocco (MA)

Morocco is a gateway between Europe and Africa — a kingdom of extraordinary diversity combining ancient imperial cities (Marrakech, Fez, Meknes, Rabat), dramatic Atlas Mountain ranges, Sahara Desert dunes, Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines, and a growing cosmopolitan expat scene.

Capital: Rabat

Region: Africa

Language: Arabic

Currency: MAD (DH)

Cost of living: Very affordable (index 35)

Emergency: 15

Emergency Numbers

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General Emergency

Police

Fire Brigade

Ambulance

Mental Health

SOS Amitié Maroc: +212 (0)5 37 66 41 56 (Rabat). CHU Ibn Rochd psychiatric emergency (Casablanca): +212 522-223-344.

Domestic Violence

8080 (national domestic violence and child protection line — free, Arabic)

Child Protection

116 (ONDH/child protection — free)

Road Assistance

CNSS-affiliated breakdown services; main insurer roadside assistance numbers. ADM motorway emergency: 0801-00-04-00. Most car insurance policies include breakdown cover.

SOS Médecins Maroc

+212 522-254-242 (Casablanca) / +212 537-671-717 (Rabat)

Private home-visit doctors available in Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Fez, and Agadir. Used by expats for urgent non-emergency issues. French-speaking. Quick response (30–60 minutes). Payment at time of visit.

24 hours, 7 days a week including public holidays.

How to call emergency services in Morocco

For 15 (SAMU/ambulance): works from any phone, state your location clearly in French if possible, type of emergency, number of casualties. For 19 (police): urban areas. For 177 (gendarmerie): highways and rural areas. Operators may have limited English — basic French or Arabic phrases are helpful.