Before visiting Morocco we put together this information guide which should help you get a better idea about the country before visiting. Impress the locals with your knowledge of information about their country and get to know some general information that will give you a better idea about the exchange rate, holidays, and climate in Morocco.
Information about Morocco Official name: Kingdom of Morocco
Area: 710,850 km2
Population: 31,600,000 inhabitants.
Capital: Rabat
Form of Government: Constitutional Monarchy (since 1956)
Official language: Arabic
Other: Berber
Currency: Dirham
Religion: Muslim
Climate
In Morocco there are various types of weather depending on the region. On the coast, the weather is warm, but on the mainland, the weather is dry and continental. Towards the south, the weather is hot and dry for most of the year with very cool nights during the months of December and January.
Do not forget that the rainy season is from November to March. In the summer temperatures are quite high in general.
Other Important Information
Visas are valid for three months. Visitors who want to stay longer must apply for a permit at the police station during the first fifteen days of their stay in the country. For more information on visas, check with the consulate or embassy.
When exchanging currency, the dirham can only be obtained in Morocco. The currencies should be changed only at the official exchange houses. Do not change currency on the street because it is illegal.
1 Euro = 11.05 dirhams 1 US Dollar = 8.71 dirhams
Upon arrival in Morocco, it is not necessary to declare to customs the following products: 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 400 grams. of snuff, 1 liter of spirits and one liter of wine, 50 ml. perfume.
Holidays
The festivals of Muslims are governed by the lunar calendar, that is they are marked by different phases of the moon. During the lunar month of Ramadan Muslims fast during the day and eat after sunset. Some restaurants are closed during the day.
The Feast of Ramadan and the Feast of Sacrifice can last from 2 to 10 days, depending on the region.
January 1: New Year, Jan. 11: Manifesto of Independence, Jan. 20: Fatih Mouharram (Muslim New Year), March 31: Aid al-Mawlid (Prophet's Birthday), May 1: Labor Day, July 30: Feast of the Throne, Aug. 14: Fiesta Oued Eddahab, Aug. 20: Day of the Revolution of the King and the People, August 21: Anniversary of King Mohamed, 22-24 October: Aid to Fitr (End of Ramadan), November 6: Anniversary of the Green March, November 18: Independence Day, Dec. 31: Aid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice).
