From Burkina Faso to Morocco
When travelling from Burkina Faso to Morocco: Good news: all your Burkina Faso plug types fit in Morocco. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Burkina Faso
MoroccoYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type E
Fits
Accepted in Morocco
Type C
Type E
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, E • Morocco: C, E
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You may not need an adapterAdapters you may need
Plugs, voltage and frequency line up for most chargers.
About electricity in Morocco
Morocco runs on 230V/50Hz with Type C and E sockets, the same French-style setup used across much of West Africa.
Grid & history
Morocco runs one of the most ambitious renewable programs in Africa. The Noor solar complex at Ouarzazate is among the world’s largest concentrated-solar facilities, and wind is also growing fast.
Availability
Supply is reliable in cities and tourist destinations. Atlas mountain villages and Saharan oases can see outages.
Sockets & hotels
Type E (with a male earth pin in the socket) is the standard. Type C Europlugs fit, but without the earth connection.
Energy mix
Solar and wind growing rapidly.
Practical tips
- A small Type C/E European adapter covers Morocco and onward travel through North Africa.
- Voltage is 230V, so modern chargers are fine.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Burkina Faso plug work in Morocco?
- Yes. Every Burkina Faso plug type (Type C, Type E) fits in Morocco sockets without an adapter.
- What plug type does Morocco use?
- Morocco uses Type C, Type E. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Morocco when travelling from Burkina Faso?
- Morocco runs on 230V, the same as Burkina Faso. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Morocco the same as Burkina Faso?
- Frequency in Morocco is 50Hz, the same as Burkina Faso.