Can You Drink Alcohol in Morocco?

Yes — tourists can legally drink alcohol in Morocco. The law permits non-Muslim adults to consume alcohol in licensed venues such as hotel bars, licensed restaurants, and private accommodation. What you cannot do is drink in public spaces, souks, or near religious sites. In practice, alcohol is readily available in major tourist cities like Marrakech, Fes, Agadir, and Casablanca, though the options thin out considerably once you leave tourist circuits.

The easiest places are large supermarkets — Marjane and Carrefour both have alcohol sections — and specialist off-licences (sometimes marked "vins et spiritueux") found in city centres. Agadir has the most relaxed availability; Marrakech and Casablanca have plenty of options; Fes is more conservative but still has licensed outlets in the Ville Nouvelle. Expect shelves to be empty on Friday mornings and throughout Ramadan. Moroccan wine brands like Médaillon, CB Initiales, and Guerrouane start from around 50–80 MAD a bottle at retail (indicative).

Yes, it is legal for tourists (non-Muslims) to drink alcohol in Morocco. Moroccan law restricts alcohol consumption for Muslim citizens, but makes an exception for non-Muslims and in licensed venues. As long as you drink in a licensed hotel, restaurant, or private space — not in public — you are on solid legal ground. Carry a copy of your passport if you plan to buy from a supermarket, as some stores ask for it, though in practice this is rarely enforced.

Many riads in Marrakech serve alcohol to guests, either at a courtyard bar or from a drinks list brought to your room. It varies by property: boutique riads catering to international travellers almost always have wine and beer; more traditional guesthouses may not. Check the riad's website or send a quick email before booking if this matters to you. Drinking on a riad rooftop terrace at sunset is one of the better ways to enjoy a glass in Marrakech — discreet, atmospheric, and entirely within the rules.

Yes, though they tend to cluster in hotel basements and the Ville Nouvelle (new town) districts rather than inside the historic medinas. Casablanca has the most active bar scene, with everything from sports bars to rooftop cocktail terraces. Marrakech has a solid after-dark strip along Rue de la Liberté and around Hivernage. Agadir, as a beach resort city, has bars along its seafront. Fes and Meknes are quieter but have hotel bars. Chefchaouen and inland towns are largely dry.

Tourists may import alcohol duty-free within set limits: currently 1 litre of spirits or 3 litres of wine or beer per adult (indicative — check current Moroccan customs rules before travelling, as limits are updated periodically). You must declare quantities above those limits at customs. Bringing alcohol in is a practical option if you have a specific brand you prefer, though Moroccan supermarkets carry a decent range of locally produced wine and Casablanca-brand lager.

During Ramadan, alcohol availability contracts sharply. Many restaurants that normally serve alcohol suspend their licence for the month; supermarket alcohol sections may be screened off or closed entirely; and bars reduce hours or close. Some tourist-facing hotels continue serving discreetly. If you are visiting during Ramadan, it is worth checking with your accommodation in advance and managing expectations — this is a core aspect of respecting the culture during the holy month.