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Accessible travel in Morocco

Morocco AFRICA

Capital – Rabat | Currency – Dirham | Timezone – GMT

Morocco travel guide

accessible travel – accommodation, museums, highlights

MOROCCO

Culture and Traditions

Travel TIPS:

We recommend several accessible travel platforms in Morocco

Handi Medic – a team of specialized nurses, guides, caregivers and guides allows you to maintain your autonomy throughout your stay in Morocco and ensure the continuity of your care.

Morocco Accessible Travel – travel platform

Morocco Accessible Travel Consultants is about making the impossible, possible in Morocco. Adapted camel saddles, wheelchairs trekking through 1,200 year old cities, and beach getaways are just the tip of the iceberg of what is possible for accessible travel in Morocco.

market in Marrakech — Market in Marrakech

Public Transport

The train company ONCF has new services for travelers with a disability.

ONCF is committed to making travel easier for people with reduced mobility.

To provide better travel conditions for people with reduced mobility (PRM), ONCF has implemented an “accessibility policy” offering this category of travelers a host of services tailored to their specific needs.

ONCF has redesigned all its spaces to improve the access to trains. This policy is reflected in numerous developments at the station and rolling stock, as well as in training for front-line staff to better understand the needs of travelers with a disability.

In this sense, and in order to bring installations, tracks and platforms into conformity, various equipment intended to improve accessibility have been installed.

At the stations

Adequate welcome and sales areas, toilets for PRM in the station, dedicated parking spaces and accessibility amenities (ramps, lifts, wheelchairs).

On the platforms

Adapted circulation paths, elevated crossings, raised platforms and wheelchair lifts.

On board

Dedicated travel areas and bathroom facilities adapted to travelers with a disability.

Visa – all information on applying for a visa to Morocco you find on this website.
(Information in French you can download here Informations Pratiques Maroc en francais).

Languages – The two official languages are Modern Standard Arabic and Amazigh in Morocco. To many Moroccans French is the second language. In tourist areas people may know basic English.

disabled tourist guide — You can reach El Houssaine Ichen on Facebook (click on photo)

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La cuisine: 2nd best gastronomy in the world

Moroccan cuisine, in its diversity and delicacy, is among the best in the world.

This is due to the interaction of the Kingdom with the outside world for centuries.

In the Morocco kitchen, there is a mix of Amazigh and Arab cuisine, from the Maghreb, the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Africa, making it the first in the Arab world and the second in the world.

Travel Sheets – Download here
(Download the English version here)

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Accessibility improvement video in Marrakech

Authors

Jennifer Tonin, ITALY

For 28 years, Jenny has built a global career in the corporate sector, holding senior international roles across Automotive, Connected Products and Services, and global project management.

Her career includes serving as Global Commercial Director at Pirelli Connected Tyre Division and as a Principal Consultant, where she oversaw board meetings for leading organisations including Ferrari, Maserati and Illy. She has worked with some of the world’s most recognised brands, including Aston Martin and Jaguar Land Rover, specialising in global project delivery and go-to-market strategies, with a strong ability to connect different cultures, markets, businesses and people.

Her experience of recovering from a stroke, including navigating communication, mobility and travel, has given her a first-hand understanding of the barriers people can face and the importance of designing travel around people, rather than expecting people to adapt to the system.

As a Board Member of Accessible Travel, Jenny will lead the development of the outdoor adventure section, bringing together her corporate experience, international perspective and lived experience to help make adventure and travel more accessible to everyone.
Nasim Khorsandi, IRAN
Bianca Moody, SPAIN

My name is Bianca, and I’m a solo female traveller, kidney transplant patient, and visually impaired advocate currently based in Spain. Because of my lived experience, accessibility is not an abstract concept for me; it directly shapes how safely, freely, and confidently I’m able to move through the world.

While travel can present added challenges, I also actively choose to explore destinations where accessibility information may be limited or unclear, with the goal of understanding and communicating what travellers truly need to know.

I’m bilingual in English and Spanish, and through living in Spain I’ve developed strong familiarity with accessible travel considerations across different regions and cultures. I’ve also recently created an Instagram account, where I plan to share honest travel experiences, accessibility insights, and personal reflections around travelling with a disability and chronic health history. My focus is on showing that inclusive travel is not a luxury but more an option.
Vivienne Gunning, SOUTH AFRICA

Vivienne Gunning is a senior expedition leader, Africa specialist, travel photographer, artist, and storyteller based in Cape Town, South Africa. With over 30 years of hands-on experience across 35 African countries, she brings unmatched depth in remote expedition leadership, aviation logistics, lodge development, and high-end guest care for clients including Bushtracks Expeditions, National Geographic Expeditions, and WWF.

Her expertise shines in accessible and assisted travel—designing and personally accompanying realistic, empathetic journeys for solo travelers, seniors, those recovering from challenges, or anyone with mobility, stamina, or situational needs (e.g., aging-related fatigue, medication effects, or first-time exposure to Africa’s intensity). She focuses on human judgment over checklists: gentle pacing, reading subtle cues, proactive reassurance, and leveraging local relationships to make ambitious adventures feel safe, dignified, and deeply rewarding—without diluting the wild.

Vivienne complements pre-arrival tools (like WelcoMe’s notifications) with on-the-ground companionship that adapts in the moment amid heat, long transfers, remote terrains, and cultural rhythms. Her approach turns vulnerabilities into strengths, ensuring guests feel seen and supported every step.

Beyond leadership, she captures the continent’s soul through travel and wildlife photography (pausing the world to reveal its quiet dignity) and painting emotional interpretations of wild places available as originals, prints, or commissions. She shares field stories via her blog, motivational talks (emphasizing resilience, women’s strength, and trading comfort for curiosity), and workshops for groups, forums, or corporate events.

Find her work at viviennegunning.com, follow on Instagram @VivieGunning (or @VNGwild), or connect via WhatsApp +27 (0)82 895 0411 or gunningvivienne@gmail.com.

Passionate about Africa’s wild corners, Vivienne is dedicated to making them reachable for everyone—through presence, possibility, and heartfelt storytelling. Let’s uncover your next chapter together.
Gavin Neate, SCOTLAND

I get out of bed thinking about my "Why" (thanks, Simon), and I go to bed thinking about it, too.

My "Why" is driven by a single conviction: that when we view everyone through an equitable lens and assume everyone has something to add, society gains infinitely more than it loses. I don’t just advocate for inclusion; I build the tools to make it a reality.

The Journey So Far:
In 2011, while working for Guide Dogs for the Blind, I realised technology was the frontier for accessibility. Since then, I’ve been focused on turning that realisation into real-world impact:

2012: Invented the world's first smartphone-operated pedestrian crossing (Button).

2017: Launched WelcoMe, a platform redefining disability awareness and customer service.

What WelcoMe Does:
WelcoMe bridges the gap between disabled visitors and service teams before they meet. By allowing users to communicate their needs in advance, we eliminate the anxiety of stepping out the door and equip staff with "sticky," actionable training. It’s not just a tool; it’s a framework for dignity.

With 1.3 billion disabled people worldwide, my goal is to fundamentally change how society interacts and ensure everyone achieves their true value. It’s a massive challenge, which is why I look forward to taking another step toward it every time the sun rises.

Let’s Connect:
If you are a positive, engaging person who believes in equity of opportunity and that positive action can change the world... I want to connect with you.

Please reach out, engage, and let’s be a part of the solution together.
Sea 4 All, ITALY
Rita Duarte, Portugal
Il Viaggio Travel, COSTA RICA
Elsie Gabriel, India
Village 4 All, ITALY
Stella Waterhouse, UK
Handicap X, GERMANY
Accessible Switzerland, SWITZERLAND
Open Door Organization, United States
Tur 4all Travel, SPAIN
Insolito Posto, ITALY
Acc-Red (Accessibility Redefined), INDIA
Ruote Libere, ITALY
Matilda Wilson, AUSTRALIA