Experience the hidden treasures of Morocco, a country with colorful markets, intricate artworks, aromatic food, astonishing Atlas Mountains, and epic sunset views. Morocco tourism invites you to fall in love with a country that will leave a lasting impression as you wander the medina, eat in the market, relax in a traditional hammam, visit the wonderful mosques of Fes, explore the blue streets of Chefchaouen, visit the beach of Casablanca, and more. From the spectacular Sahara that beckons you to spend a night in a simple tent to the street performers and tattoo artists in Marrakech, Morocco has plenty of places to visit on offer. The travel guide ensures your visit will cover the many Morocco tourist attractions to make your vacation amazing.
USEFUL INFO ABOUT MOROCCO
Official Name: Kingdom of Morocco
Form of Government: Unitary parliamentary semi-constitutional monarchy
Capital & Largest City: Rabat
Population: 36,472,000 (2019 estimate)
Official Language: Arabic, Berber
Languages Spoken: Moroccan Arabic, Berber, Hassaniya, French, English, Spanish
Ethnicity: Arab-Berber 99%, Other 1%
Currency: Moroccan Dirham
Map Referred: North Africa
Area: 710,850 square km
Land: 99.94%
Water: 0.056%
Lowest Point: Sebkha Tah (- 59 m)
Highest Point: Jebel Toubkal (4165 m)
Coastline: 1200 m
Neighboring places
Algeria (940 km)
Western Sahara (908 km)
Spain (1010 km)
The Atlantic Ocean and the Alboran Sea
Famous For: Beaches | Sahara Desert | Sand Dunes | Camel Rides | Tajines | Warm Spices | Coffee | Tea | Mediterranean Food | Casablanca Movie | Marrakech Express Song | Festival of World Sacred Music | Timitar Music Festival | Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou | Hospitality | Souks | Medinas
National Symbols: Coat of Arms | National Flag | National Animal | National Motto | National Song
Time Zone: GMT +1
Ethnicity: Arab-Berber 99%, Other 1%
Driving Side: Right
Airports in Morocco: Casablanca Mohammed V Airport | Marrakech Menara Airport | Agadir Al Massira Airport | Fes-Saiss Airport | Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport | Rabat-Sale Airport | Nador El Aroui Airport | Oujda Angads Airport
Network Connectivity:
Three mobile networks offer internet connectivity in Morocco namely Maroc Telecom, Orange, and Inwi. You can buy a SIM card from vendors wearing the branded T-shirt of the operator often seen in Gueliz. You can also buy local SIM cards at Moroccan airports. The price is often the same among the operators at 30 DH for a local SIM card. You will need to show your passport for identity to buy a SIM card. Do ask them to show you the various top-up plans that suit your travel itinerary in case your stay gets extended. SIM card credit can be bought at any supermarket or small shops. In general, the Internet in Morocco is good in cities. However, in mountain villages and hotels located in Medina, you could use the Wi-Fi hotspot option as well.