Location: North Africa
Local Time:
Capital City: Rabat
Population: 30.5 million
Area: 446,300357,021 square km, 172,316 square miles.
Language(s): Arabic, Berber, French, Spanish, English
Dialling Code: 212
Emergency: Police: 19. Fire: 15. Ambulance: 777
TV Standard: SECAM
Driving: Driving is on the right. National licence. International Driving Permit or UK licence required
Electricity: 110/220V AC 50Hz
Currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD 1 = 100 Centimes)
Notes: MAD: 20, 50, 100, 200
Coins: MAD: 1, 2, 5, 10. Centimes: 5, 10, 20, 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards and travellers cheques accepted
Opening Hours
Bank: 0815-1200 & 1415-1715 Mon-Thur, 0815-1130 & 1445-1715 Fri (winter), 0800-1500 (summer, subject to change)
Office: 0800-1600 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0930-1300 & 1500-1930 Mon-Sat
Public Holidays
2012
Note: Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon, and dates listed are approximate. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Aád al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted until the end of Aád al-Fitr. Aád al-Fitr and Aád al-Adha may 2-10 days, depending on the region.
Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in French but many executives speak English and some Spanish. Bargaining is a way of life and it is important to be patient. Care should be taken to respect Muslim and other religious conventions. Laws on alcohol are quite libertarian
Tipping: A service charge is normally added to all bills, however additional discretionary tips are customary
