Which plug adaptor do I need when travelling from Morocco to Madagascar?

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Summary

The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Morocco and Madagascar.

MoroccoMadagascar
Plug TypesC, EC, D, E, J, K
Voltage127V, 220V127V, 220V
Frequency of electrical current50Hz50Hz

Plug Adaptors

In Morocco there's more than one plug type in use.

What type of plug does your appliance have?

Your Appliance has Plug Type C

In Madagascar there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.

Socket Type C
(Morocco)
to Plug Type D
(Madagascar)

Socket Type C
(Morocco)
to Plug Type E
(Madagascar)

Socket Type C
(Morocco)
to Plug Type J
(Madagascar)

Socket Type C
(Morocco)
to Plug Type K
(Madagascar)

Madagascar also uses Socket Type C, which is used in Morocco. If using an appliance that has a Type C Plug in the Type C Sockets of Madagascar, you will not need an adaptor.

Your Appliance has Plug Type E

In Madagascar there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.

Socket Type E
(Morocco)
to Plug Type C
(Madagascar)

Socket Type E
(Morocco)
to Plug Type D
(Madagascar)

Socket Type E
(Morocco)
to Plug Type J
(Madagascar)

Socket Type E
(Morocco)
to Plug Type K
(Madagascar)

Madagascar also uses Socket Type E, which is used in Morocco. If using an appliance that has a Type E Plug in the Type E Sockets of Madagascar, you will not need an adaptor.

Considerations

Voltage

The voltages found in Morocco (127V and 220V) are the same as those found in Madagascar. As there are multiple voltages present, care should be taken to ensure your appliance is compatible with the power outlet you are using.

Good to know

Frequency of Electrical Current

The frequency found in Morocco and Madagascar is exactly the same (50Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.

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