• Alleys and doorways in Chefchaouen, painted blue, as this colour repels insects

    Alleys and doorways in Chefchaouen, painted blue, as this colour repels insects

  • <i>Erg Chebbi</i>, dune field near village of Merzouga, on edge of Sahara Desert

    <i>Erg Chebbi</i>, dune field near village of Merzouga, on edge of Sahara Desert

  • Family caravan on Agadir beach

    Family caravan on Agadir beach

Morocco: Overview

Tangier, Casablanca, Marrakesh...just the names of these cities stir a hint of spice in the nostrils. Jostling crowds, the piquant tension of debate, space in perpetual motion - the minute you set foot in the country you know you've arrived somewhere very different.

FAST FACTS

Full name

Kingdom of Morocco

Currency

Moroccan Dirham, MAD (DH)

Population

33000000

Languages

  • French (other)
  • Tamazight (official)
  • Spanish; Castilian (other)
  • Arabic (official)

Time zone(s)

  • GMT/UTC: 0

Voltage

127/220V

Hertz

50Hz

Plugs

  • European plug with two circular metal pins

    European plug with two circular metal pins

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