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All you need to know before visiting Morocco
Morocco summary
Morocco is a medium sized country with around 33M Moroccan. Official languages are Arabic and Berber. Morocco uses metric system (kilograms, centimeters, °C). Time zone is UTC+00:00 with daylight saving time. Currency used in Morocco is Moroccan Dirham (MAD).
🎫 Border Rank #️⃣ 156
🗺️ Passport Rank #️⃣ 161
ATMs in Morocco are Common. Internet speed in Morocco is on average 3.7 Mbps. In Morocco you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick).
🏙️ Casablanca🗣️ Arabic
👨👩👦👦 33M ☀️ ~18 °C 🌧 ~24 mm 👍 Developing 🚩 447k km2 (172k mi²)
General
Socket 🔌
Morocco uses 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type E.
Languages 🗣️
- Arabic
Money
Currency 💱
1 MAD = 0.1 USDMorocco uses the Moroccan dirham (symbol: ?.?.), code MAD.Banknotes come in denominations of 200, 100, 50 and 20 dirhams. Dirham is subdivided into 100 centimes. Coins come in denominations of 10, 5, 2 and 1 dirhams and 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 centimes.
ATM 🏧🏦
CommonAutomatic teller machines are common in Morocco. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Tipping 💁🏽
Not expected, but can leave extra tipTipping is usually not expected in Morocco. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small ‘extra’ tip. Receipts might sometimes include a service charge. If there is a service charge there is no need to tip.
Card 💳
Phone
Mobile Phone 📱
Morocco uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900.
Roaming 🌐
If you don't want to buy SIM card in Morocco upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Calling ☎️
InternationalTo call Morocco, dial +, then 212 (the country code for Morocco), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number.
LocallyFor local calls within Morocco, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 520 .
international: + 212 520 1234567
calling local: 0520 1234567
Internet connection
Internet Speed 💯
Internet speed in Morocco is on average 3.7 Mbps.
Wifi 📡
WiFi coverage in Morocco is low. It is not as easy to find one.
SIM Card #️⃣
You can buy a SIM card for about 111.15 MAD, which includes 10 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Inwi, Maroc Telecom or Orange.
Driving
Rules 🚗
In Morocco you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick).
Limits 🚦
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 100 km/h (62 mph) on undivided highways, 120 km/h (74 mph) on motorways, 120 km/h (74 mph) on expressways, 40 km/h (24 mph) in residential areas and 60 km/h (37 mph) in all built-up areas.
Weather
Temperature 🌡️
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