Public Toilets in Morocco: Where to Go and What to Flush

Toilets are not always signposted in Morocco, especially when you are walking through an old medina or travelling between cities. Plan for the next stop before you need it, and carry tissues, hand sanitiser and a few coins.

Can you flush toilet paper in Morocco?

It depends on the building and its plumbing. Some toilets are designed for flushing paper, while others have a bin beside the toilet for used tissues. Follow any posted instructions or ask staff if you are unsure. Do not flush wipes or sanitary products.

Where to find a toilet

If you are…	Try here first
If you are…In a city centre	Try here firstA café or restaurant; ask whether the facilities are for customers only
If you are…At a shopping centre	Try here firstVisitor facilities, which may be easier to locate than a standalone public toilet
If you are…At a railway station	Try here firstLook for station signs or ask staff; availability varies by station
If you are…On a road trip	Try here firstLarger fuel stations and motorway service areas
If you are…In a medina	Try here firstA staffed café or restaurant rather than relying on public toilets nearby
If you are…At a museum or attraction	Try here firstAsk at the entrance whether toilets are available before starting your visit

Do not assume every café, station or attraction has a usable toilet. If you need one urgently, ask a member of staff at a nearby business. A small purchase may be appropriate where toilets are reserved for customers.

Western-style and squat toilets

Both seated and floor-level squat toilets are found in Morocco. Newer hotels and shopping centres are often more likely to have seated toilets, but there is no rule that guarantees a particular type of fixture.

Water taps, hoses or buckets are provided in some facilities. Toilet paper may be available, but do not assume it will be supplied.

Paper, soap and small charges

A pocket pack of tissues and a small bottle of hand sanitiser are useful on day trips. Soap, paper and hand-drying facilities are not equally reliable everywhere. Wash with soap and water when available.

Some attended facilities charge a small fee; others are free. There is no single nationwide price to budget for. Keep small change, check any posted fee and ask before entering if the charge is unclear.

Train and coach journeys

Use the facilities at your departure station if they are available, particularly before a long road connection. Some coaches stop at service areas, but the timing and facilities depend on the operator and route; ask before departure if this is important for your journey.

Do not assume a train station toilet and a toilet onboard the train are interchangeable. Check your particular service and station. Our train guide explains the main ONCF routes, and Morocco without a car covers longer journeys with road connections.

Accessibility and travelling with children

A sign for a toilet does not establish that it has step-free access, a wide door, grab rails or baby-changing facilities. Older medina buildings in particular may involve steps or narrow passageways.

If you need an accessible toilet or somewhere to change a child, ask your accommodation, a larger venue or transport staff about the specific facilities before setting out. Avoid relying on an unconfirmed stop during a long excursion.

A practical routine

Before leaving your accommodation, locate the next likely stop along your route. If you are spending hours in a medina or on a coach, use a suitable facility when one is available rather than waiting for an emergency. Carry your small kit and follow signs or staff guidance wherever you stop.

Mosque facilities are intended for worship and ablution, not as general-purpose public toilets. Use an appropriate public or customer facility instead.