Morocco Nutz and Bolts
The Basics
Country: Morocco
Where is it?: Morocco is across from Spain in North Africa
Why do people go here?: Hoards of travelers go to Morocco to experience an Islamic country close to Europe. There are great beach, exotic old-world cities, and a huge desert.
What are the main entry points?: Backpackers tend to visit Morocco from a ferry that starts in Spain. You can also fly into Marrakesh
Currency used: Dirham
Country Code for Phones: 212
Area codes for Major Cities: Marrakech 44, Casablanca 2, Tangiers 99
Other Phone Tips: For Africa, Morocco’s telephone systems is above average
Religion: Muslim 99%, Christian 1%
Population: 32,000,000
Ethnic Breakdown: Arab-Berber 99%, Christian 1%
Government: Constitutional Monarchy
Languages: Arabic, Berber, French
Travel Information
Major Cities: Marrakech, Casablanca, Fes, Rabat
Attractions: Fes, Marrakech, Atlas Mountains
Accommodation: Morocco Hostels, Morocco Hotels
Tourism Office locations and links: Morocco National Marocain de Tourisme 31 angle avenue Al Abtal Zankat Oued Fes Rabat, Morocco +212-7-681 531, 532; /www.tourism-in-morocco.com/
Tips for Visiting
Off-the-Beaten-Path: Volubilis, Todra Gorge
Health Issues: There are occaional malaria reports, but in general, you shouldn’t have any problems – except maybe diarrhea
When to go: Generally you can visit Morocco year-round. However, if you plan to trek in the Atlas Mountains, it be very cold.
Common Phrases: Greetings: Salam Aleikum, Greetings (response): wa aleikum as-salam, Thank You: Shukran, How much?: kem?, Yes: nam, No: nam
Specific Events/Holidays: Independence Manifesto: January 11, Feast of the Throne: March 3, Labour Day: May 1, National Day: May 23, Young People’s Day:July 9, Allegiance of Wadi-Eddahab: August 12, Day of the King’s and People’s Revolution: August 20, Anniversary of Green March: November 6, Independence Day: November 18
Getting Around: Buses and trains are fairly efficient and run throughout the country.
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