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climate
Morocco has a wide range of climate conditions and is as
such attractive for travel all year long.Whereas the coastal
regions have a mild climate all year long, Marrakech is at
its best in spring, autumn and winter.
Marrakech
(in °C) |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Day |
19 |
21 |
22 |
25 |
29 |
32 |
37 |
36 |
33 |
27 |
22 |
18 |
| Night |
8 |
9 |
11 |
13 |
16 |
18 |
21 |
21 |
19 |
17 |
12 |
9 |
Essaouira
(in °C) |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Day |
17 |
18 |
19 |
21 |
22 |
25 |
26 |
27 |
26 |
25 |
21 |
18 |
| Night |
10 |
10 |
11 |
13 |
15 |
17 |
19 |
20 |
20 |
16 |
13 |
11 |
| Water |
16 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
19 |
22 |
22 |
23 |
23 |
21 |
18 |
17 |
visa
For a stay less than three months no visa is required for
citizens of most European counries and the USA. You will just
need a valid passport. In case of a longer stay please contact
the immigration service.
languages
Official language is Classical Arabic. Depending on the area
Moroccan Dialect and Berber Language are common spoken languages
too. French is widely spoken through the long lasting Protectorate.
Most people who work in tourism business do speak fluent French.
In the North of the country, which was administered by Spain
in the past, Spanish is spoken by many people too.
facts & figures
Capital: Rabat
Largest city: Casablanca
Form of Government: Constitutional Monarchy
- King: Mohammed VI
- Prime Minister: Driss Jettou
Independent from France and Spain since:
1956
Total area: 446,550 km2,
172,414 sq mi
Population 2005 est.: 31,478,000
Currency: Dirham (MAD) 1 € = 11 MAD
/ 1$ = 9,3 MAD / 1£ = 16 MAD)
Calling code: +212
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