Know before you go

Morocco at a glance

Best time to visit

March to May, September to November

Capital
Rabat
Currency
Moroccan dirham (MAD)
Language
Arabic, Tamazight (French widely used)
Time zone
UTC+1 (UTC+0 during Ramadan)
Plugs
Type C / E, 220 V
Driving
On the right

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