Essential Information on Morocco
The Time Zone in Morocco
Local time in Morocco is
GMT + 1.
Morocco climate
Morocco has a
diverse climate. In general the country
has a moderate climate. Mean monthly temperatures range from 5°C in January to
35°C in July.
Territory
With an area
of 710,850 km2,
Morocco is bigger than Germany, Italy and Netherland combined. It is the third
largest country in North Africa and bordered to the north by Spain, to the east
by Algeria, to the south by Mauritania and to the west by the waters of the Atlantic
Ocean.
Business Hours in Morocco
The work week
is from Monday to Friday, with most offices closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Government offices working hours are from 08:00 to 16:00.
Weekends
The weekends
are Saturday and Sunday.
Morocco Public Holidays
-New Year's Day :
January 1
-Muslim NewYear : Muharram 1
-Independence Day : November 18
-Worker’s
Day: May 1
-Eid Al Fitr: may vary with lunar calendar
-Eid Al Adha: may vary with lunar calendar
Services
Banks
Banks are open from 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. 5
working days a week.
Pharmacies
Pharmacies are found throughout Morocco and
are open during normal shopping hours.
All of them have information posted on the door
indicating the nearest pharmacies that are open at night.
Shopping centres
There are plenty of shopping centres outside and
inside the cities that are usually open from 9.30 to midnight every day of the
week (They generally have stores with the main international brands).
Post Offices
In general, post offices are open from Monday to
Friday, from 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Money
The monetary unit of Morocco is the Moroccan
dirham (abbreviated to MAD). Most shops and restaurants accept major credit
cards and ATMs can be found in many locations.
Morocco — Food and Restaurants
All the major cuisines of the world are well represented
in Morocco.
The main international fast food restaurants are
present.
Religion in Morocco
Morocco is an Islamic country but other religions
are respected and Moroccan people support many places of worship from Jewish
Temples to Christian
churches.
Morocco Language
Arabic and French are the official languages,
English is spoken and understood.
Telecommunications
The country code for Morocco is +212.
Internet in Morocco
Free Wi-Fi is available at Moroccan airports and
at a growing number of Hotels, resorts and urban cafes.
Perfect for telling your Morocco holiday stories
on your favourite social media platforms in real time.
Mobile Networks in Morocco
Morocco is one of the countries with the highest
number of mobile phone users.
There are three network service providers:
Orange, Inwi and Maroc Telecom.
Television Stations in Morocco
There are ten local television stations in
Morocco: Al Aoula, Laayoune TV, Arryadia, Athaqafia, Al Maghribia, Assadissa, Aflam
TV, Tamazight, 2M and Medi1 TV.
Water
Tap water is generally safe to drink in urban
areas
Medical Matters
The quality of healthcare in Morocco is generally high. There are no special inoculations required by
visitors and no major health risks.
Medical care in Morocco is available through both
private and public hospitals and the quality of medical care in Morocco is
excellent.
Useful telephone numbers in Morocco
Police: 190
Ambulance: 150
Gendarmerie Royale (police outside the cities):
177
SOS 24/24: 05 22 98 98 98
Anti-poison centre: 081 00 01 80
National airport office: 05 22 53 91 40/ 05
22 53 90 40
Train station info: 08 90 20 30 40
Alcohol
It is hard to buy alcohol anywhere other than at
large supermarkets, however it is possible to drink at bars or hotels.
Morocco Destination
Morocco
is a safe destination with religious and political stability.
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