Morocco
Capital City: Rabat |
Area: 710,850 sq km (274,461 sq miles) |
Population: 31.6 million (UN, 2005). |
Time Zone: GMT |
Languages: The official language is Arabic, but Berber is spoken by a large minority. French is widely spoken throughout the country, except in the northern regions where Spanish is more predominant. English is also understood, particularly in the north and the main tourist areas |
Religion: Predominantly Muslim with Jewish and Christian minorities. Morocco’s population and culture stems from a cross-section of origins including Berbers, Arabs, Moors and Jews. |
Currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD) |
Electricity: 127/220 volts AC, 50Hz, depending on age and location of building. |
Country Dial Code: 212 |
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Morocco’s charm lies in its diversity. For sun-worshippers, there are miles of beaches, while inland lies Berber country where, among the snow capped Atlas Mountains those more energetic can roam. Beyond the Atlas are the periphery of the Sahara, this is where the locals would have stopped on their way south to trade in spice and ivory.
To absorb the spirit of Morocco you can wander the streets of the great cities it boasts. Fes – the ancient capital – has a beautiful array of medieval buildings, while Marrakech craves attention with its world famous market selling a mystifying selection of goods. Casablanca, a thriving commercial centre, and Rabat, the capital, reflect their modern French origins; Tangier is mildly seedy and slightly glum. All Moroccan cities are crowded, the hustlers a fact of life.
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