Everything you need to know for your Moroccan tour
Perfectly prepared – from entering the country to the weather
Good to know …
Morocco in a nutshell!
Official name: | Kingdom of Morocco |
Capital: | Rabat (approx. 1.75 million residents) |
Form of government: | Hereditary monarchy |
System of government: | Constitutional monarchy with elected parliament |
National flag: | Red with a five-pointed green star |
National holiday: | 30 July (accession of Mohammed VI) |
Head of state: | Mohammed VI, King of Morocco since 1999 |
More useful information
for your trip to Morocco
Population: | Over 35 million, 70% under the age of 30 |
Area: | Over 710,000sqkm (incl. Western Sahara) |
Coastline: | Approx. 2,900km Atlantic coast; approx. 500km Mediterranean coast |
Languages: | Arabic, French, and Berber languages |
State religion: | Islam |
Currency: | 1 dirham (MAD) = 100 centimes |
Exchange rate: | €1 = around 11 MAD; 1 MAD = around €0.09 |
Time differences in Morocco
No time difference during CET
One-hour difference during daylight savings
Time difference with CET: | 0/-1 h |
Electric current: | Standard voltage: 220 V Standard frequency: 50 Hz |
Dialling code: | +212 |
Practical information
from arrival to departure
On the sunny side
Climate: Mediterranean to continental
Tip: The best time to visit Morocco is April to November on the coast, and October to May for inland areas.