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Type C & E · 220 V / 50 Hz
Power Plug & Voltage in Morocco
Morocco uses Type C and Type E round-pin sockets at 220 volts. Here is exactly which adapter to pack — and whether your devices need a voltage converter — depending on where you are coming from.
Daniel Okafor· Adventure & Outdoors Editor
Trekking guide and outdoor writer who has summited Toubkal more times than he can count and surfed every break from Taghazout to Imsouane. He covers hiking, surfing, climbing and adrenaline activities. Agadir · 13+ years covering Morocco
Published 6 April 2026 Last updated 10 May 2026
The short answer: Morocco runs on Type C and Type E plugs at 220 V / 50 Hz. If you are coming from continental Europe you can almost certainly plug straight in. If you are coming from the US, Canada, Japan or the UK, you need a plug adapter — and US and Japanese travellers should also check whether their high-wattage appliances need a voltage converter.
This guide covers every common origin country, explains the voltage question plainly, and gives you a practical shopping list so nothing fries on day one. It is a genuinely dull topic that has caused more than a few ruined hair dryers — so worth getting right before you leave.
Quick reference
- Plug type: Type C (two round pins) and Type E (French standard — also two round pins but socket has a male earth pin). Both fit in the same sockets.
- Voltage: 220 V (nominal), 50 Hz. Compatible with most European and UK devices without a converter.
- US / Canada: Need a plug adapter AND should check voltage on each device. Dual-voltage devices (labelled 100–240 V) are fine; single-voltage 110 V devices need a converter.
- UK: Need a plug adapter (Type G to C/E). No voltage converter needed.
What adapter do you need, by country?
Find your home country below. The “risk” column reflects how likely a typical packing list is to cause voltage problems — not socket problems.
USA / Canada
Voltage risk: mediumYour plug at home
Type A/B (2–3 flat pins)
Adapter needed
Type A/B → C/E adapter
Voltage note
Yes — US devices run on 110 V. Most modern chargers (laptops, phones) are dual-voltage (100–240 V); check the label. Hair dryers, curling irons and shavers often are NOT — bring a converter or buy locally.
United Kingdom
Voltage risk: lowYour plug at home
Type G (3 rectangular pins)
Adapter needed
Type G → C/E adapter
Voltage note
No converter needed — UK voltage (230 V) matches Morocco's 220 V closely enough for all standard devices.
Australia / New Zealand
Voltage risk: lowYour plug at home
Type I (2–3 angled flat pins)
Adapter needed
Type I → C/E adapter
Voltage note
No converter needed — Australian 230 V is compatible with Morocco's 220 V.
Europe (EU)
Voltage risk: noneYour plug at home
Type C/E/F (round pins)
Adapter needed
Usually none — plugs fit directly
Voltage note
No converter needed — same voltage range.
South Africa
Voltage risk: lowYour plug at home
Type M / D (large round pins)
Adapter needed
Type M → C/E adapter
Voltage note
No converter needed — 220–230 V compatible.
Japan
Voltage risk: mediumYour plug at home
Type A (flat parallel pins)
Adapter needed
Type A → C/E adapter
Voltage note
Japan runs on 100 V — Japanese devices may need a converter if not dual-voltage. Check the label carefully.
A universal adapter costs less than 20 USD. A fried hair dryer costs considerably more.
Five things to know before you pack
Practical advice that goes beyond “bring an adapter”.
Buy a universal travel adapter before you leave
A compact universal adapter (around $12–20 / 120–200 MAD indicative) covers Morocco and dozens of other destinations. Look for one with a built-in USB-A and USB-C port so you reduce the number of things you need to plug in.
Check the label on every device you bring
Modern smartphone chargers, laptops and camera chargers almost always say "Input: 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz" — those work fine with just an adapter. Anything that only says "110 V" or "120 V" needs a voltage converter, or will burn out.
Leave the hair dryer at home
High-wattage appliances (hair dryers, flat irons, travel kettles) are the most common casualties of voltage mismatch. Voltage converters for high-wattage devices are heavy and expensive. Most riads and hotels in Marrakech and Fes provide a hair dryer in the room — confirm when you book.
Adapters are easy to find in Morocco if you forget
Hardware shops (quincailleries) in any medina sell Type C and Type E adapters for around 20–40 MAD (indicative). Airport shops also stock them. They will not be universal adapters, but they will let you plug in once you arrive.
USB-C power bricks are universally safe
A USB-C power delivery brick (65 W or 100 W) that accepts 100–240 V plus a USB-C cable handles phones, tablets, e-readers and many laptops from a single plug point — very useful when a riad room has only one or two sockets.
What the sockets actually look like in Morocco
Riads in the Marrakech medina often have older wiring, which means you may find a mix of flush Type C wall sockets (the simple two-hole circular recess) and the slightly deeper Type E French sockets. Both accept the same Type C plug, so there is no practical difference for travellers with a standard European charger or a Type C adapter.
Expect fewer sockets than in a Western hotel room — older riads were not designed for the gadget loads modern travellers bring. A small multi-outlet travel power strip (with surge protection) is one of the most useful things to pack alongside your adapter: one wall plug becomes four or five charging points. Just confirm the strip accepts 220 V input (nearly all modern ones do).
Power cuts (coupures) do occur in Morocco, especially in rural guesthouses and cheaper medina properties. They are usually brief (under an hour) and the guesthouse will have candles or a generator. If you rely on CPAP or other medical equipment, flag this when booking and ask about backup power — the better riads and tour operators can usually accommodate or advise.
A private guide or tour operator who knows the country well will often handle these logistics invisibly: they know which guesthouses have reliable power and can arrange a comfortable room that fits your needs. If your comfort on the road matters, this kind of local knowledge is worth more than any adapter.
Morocco Power Plug FAQs
What plug type does Morocco use?
Morocco uses two plug types: Type C (the standard two-round-pin Europlug, found across continental Europe) and Type E (the French-pattern socket with a male earth pin in the socket itself). In practice, Type C plugs fit most Moroccan sockets without issue. The sockets you will encounter in riads, hotels and cafés overwhelmingly accept round two-pin plugs. Travellers from the US, UK, Australia and Japan will need a plug adapter.
Do I need a voltage converter for Morocco from the US?
You probably need an adapter, and you may need a converter. Morocco runs on 220 V / 50 Hz; the US runs on 110 V / 60 Hz. Most modern electronics — phone chargers, laptop power bricks, camera chargers — are dual-voltage (labelled "100–240 V") and work fine with just a plug adapter. However, high-wattage appliances such as hair dryers, curling irons and travel kettles designed for the US market typically operate on 110 V only and will overheat or burn out without a step-down voltage converter. Check the small print on the device or its power brick before you travel.
Can I use my UK plugs in Morocco?
Not without an adapter. UK plugs are Type G (three rectangular pins) and will not physically fit a Moroccan Type C or Type E socket. You need a compact Type G to Type C/E adapter, available in most UK airports and online for around £5–12. The good news is that UK mains voltage (230 V) is close enough to Morocco's 220 V that no voltage converter is required — once you have the adapter, every dual-voltage device will work safely.
What is the voltage in Morocco?
Morocco's standard mains voltage is 220 volts at 50 Hz, which aligns with most of continental Europe, the UK, Australia, and large parts of Africa and Asia. This means European and British travellers need no voltage converter. US and Canadian travellers (where the standard is 110–120 V / 60 Hz) should check each device's label: most modern chargers handle both voltages automatically, but older or high-wattage appliances may not.
Are USB-C chargers safe to use in Morocco?
Yes, almost without exception. USB-C power delivery chargers are designed to accept a wide input voltage — typically 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz — printed on the brick itself. You only need a Type C or Type E plug adapter to physically fit the socket; no voltage converter is required. This makes a good USB-C PD brick one of the most practical things to pack: it can charge your phone, tablet, laptop and camera battery from a single wall point.
Do Moroccan hotels have universal sockets?
Some upscale hotels and airport lounges have universal or multi-format sockets, but this is not the norm. Standard riads and mid-range hotels use Type C / Type E sockets only. A handful of newer boutique riads have added USB charging ports beside the bed, but you should not rely on this. Bring your own plug adapter — even if the hotel turns out to have a universal socket, you will need the adapter at cafés, train stations and charging points elsewhere in the country.
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