Travel adapter from Hong Kong to Morocco — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Morocco?

Morocco uses Type C and Type E plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Hong Kong and Morocco, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Hong Kong, you will need a travel adapter for Morocco. Hong Kong uses Type G plugs, and Morocco uses Type C/Type E, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Hong Kong (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Morocco (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type E Two round pins + earth hole 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Morocco

Voltage

Hong Kong 230 V

Morocco 230 V

Match

Frequency

Hong Kong 50 Hz

Morocco 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Morocco

In Morocco, the standard power plug is Type C and Type E. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Morocco can be one of 2 different shapes — Type C, Type E, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Morocco plug guide