| Local name: Al-Mamlaka al-Maghribiya |
| Surface : Morocco occupies an area of
approximately 446,550 sq km (172,413 sq mi) in the northwestern corner of the African
continent. The Atlantic Ocean forms the country's western perimeter. The north is bounded
by the Mediterranean Sea. To the east and southeast lies the Algerian border and the
Moroccan Sahara extends along the far south of the country. |
| Population : 27.000.000 inhabitants |
| Visas: Foreigners visiting
Morocco need a valid passport, which must remain valid for 6 months beyond the date of
entry into Morocco. Visas are not required from nationals of Australia, Canada, EU
countries, Japan, UK, and the United States for visits of up to three months. Other
nationalities should check with the nearest Moroccan consulate for information regarding
visa regulations. Nationals of Algeria, Angola, Benin, Burundi, Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau,
Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Sudan, Syria, Togo,
and Zimbabwe must have their visa application approved by authorities in Rabat. |
| Electricity: 220 volts AC; 50Hz....European style 2-pin plugs
are the norm |
| Climate: The Moroccan coastal climate is moderate and
subtropical, cooled by the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. The average temperature
hovers at around 20°C. In the interior the temperatures are more extreme -- winters can
be quite cold and the summers very hot. In the mountain ranges temperatures can drop to
0°F and mountain peaks in both the Atlas and Rif mountain ranges are snow capped
throughout most of the year. The winter in the north of the country is wet and rainy.
Winter in the south at the edge of the Moroccan Sahara is dry and bitter cold. |
| Capital : Rabat |
| System : Constitutional Monarchy |
| Languages : Arabic is Morocco's official language, spoken by
about three-quarters of the population. The various Berber dialects are still spoken in
rural areas but with less frequency. French is also a common second language among the
urban educated classes. |
| Religions : Muslim 98.7%, Christian 1.1%, Jewish 0.2% |
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| Guide Touristique du Maroc -
Dernière Minute - Hébergement
et Villas à Marrakech -
Guide touristique de Fès
- Hébergement
et villas à Fès -
Guide touristique de Essaouira - Hébergement et villas à
Essaouira |
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| Morocco Travel Guide -
Last Minute - Hotel reservations for budget to luxury accommodations in
Marrakech
- Fez Travel Guide - Hotel reservations for budget to luxury accommodations in
Fez - Essaouira Travel Guide - Hotel reservations for budget to luxury accommodations in
Essaouira |
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| Money : Moroccan Dirham (DH). |
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