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.
