Quick Facts

  • Full Country Name: Kingdom of Morocco
  • Capital: Rabat
  • Language: Arabic, French, Spanish; Castilian, English.
  • Currency: Moroccan dirham (MAD) = 100 centimes.
  • People: Arab and Berber (99%).
  • Life Expectancy: Male: 68.35, Female: 73.07.
  • Religion: 98% Muslim, 1% Christian, 1% Jewish.
  • Size (sq km): 446,550 (57th)
  • Population: 33 million (37th)
  • Population Density per sq km: 70 (122nd)
  • Country Dialling Code: 212
  • Internet Country Code: .ma
  • Time Zone: GMT
  • Voltage Guide: 110/220 AC, 50 Hz.
  • Finance: Limited acceptance of credit cards and traveller's cheques.
  • Business Hours: 0830-1200, 1430-1830 Monday-Friday.
  • GDP: US$107 billion
  • GDP per Capita: US$3,200
  • Annual Growth: 6.8%
  • Inflation: 6%
  • Major Industries: Agriculture, manufacturing, fishing, tourism
  • Major Trading Partners: EU, US, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Brazil
  • Personal Safety: Safe, though women may experience harassment. Beware offers of drugs, which maybe a trap.