Practical
Can You Flush Toilet Paper in Morocco?
- By City Tours Morocco Editorial Team
- Updated October 2026
- 4 min read
Quick answer
Often no. In older buildings, riads, cafés and public toilets the pipes are narrow and clog easily, so put used paper in the bin next to the toilet. Modern hotels usually cope with flushed paper. If there is a bin, use it. Carry your own tissues and a few dirham in coins.
Plumbing in Morocco varies from building to building, and a blocked toilet in an old riad is easy to avoid if you know the rule.
Flush or bin?
In older medinas, riads, guesthouses, cafés and public toilets, the pipes are often narrow and prone to blocking, so a bin is provided for used toilet paper — use it rather than flushing. Modern hotels and newer buildings generally cope with flushed paper.
A bin beside the toilet is your cue to use it. In a modern building with no bin, flushing is fine.
Toilets you’ll encounter
You’ll find both Western-style and squat (hole-in-the-floor) toilets, the latter more common in cheaper cafés, bus stations and rural areas. Many toilets have a small hose or a water bucket/scoop for washing, the local norm alongside or instead of paper.
Public toilets often have an attendant who charges a few dirham and may hand you a little paper, so keep small change on you.
What to carry
Carry pocket tissues or a small roll, hand sanitiser, and a few dirham coins for attended toilets. Many public toilets have no paper or soap.
Riads and good restaurants are usually clean and stocked. Cheap cafés, bus stations and roadside stops on long drives are where you need your own supply.
Key takeaways
- If there is a bin, put the paper in it: older pipes clog.
- Modern hotels usually handle flushing fine.
- Expect both Western and squat toilets; many have a washing hose.
- Carry tissues, hand sanitiser and small dirham coins.
Frequently asked questions
Do you put toilet paper in the bin in Morocco?
In older riads, cafés and public toilets, yes: narrow pipes clog easily, so use the bin provided. Modern hotels usually handle flushed paper. When unsure, use the bin.
Are there squat toilets in Morocco?
Yes, especially in cheaper cafés, bus stations and rural areas, often with a water hose or bucket. Western-style toilets are common in hotels and tourist places.
Do you need to bring your own toilet paper in Morocco?
Yes, carry pocket tissues, hand sanitiser and small change. Many public toilets lack paper and soap, and some charge a small attendant fee.
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