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Morocco is a land of mystery, a place where the sun is warm and the people are enigmatic. To many it is a far away place where the cry of worship is heard at the rising and setting of the sun and the gentle winds blow sand and water about in a peaceful manner.
Local Time in Morocco
Greenwich Mean Time. Remains constant all year
Capital City of Morocco
Governmental capital is Rabat . Casablanca is the commercial & industrial capital
Population of Morocco
about 30,000,000 (+2% per annum)
The Weather
Language in Morocco
Generally, Moroccans speak Berber and Moroccan (witch is a mixture of Berber, Arabic, French, Spanish and some African sub-Saharan languages). French is used widely in Morocco, in the north, Spanish is commonly used. English is slowly being learnt by most of the population, but it is handy to know a few key phrases in Berber, Moroccan, French and Spanish.
Religion in Morocco
For the most part, the population is Muslim. There is a however a considerable amount of Jewish and Christian people.
Moroccan Currency
the Dirham (DH) = 100 centimes. The importing of Dirhams is not allowed thus changing of monies needs to take place once you're in Morocco.
The following monies are currently in circulation
Notes : DH 10, 20, 50, 100 & 200.
Coins : DH 1, 5 & 10/5, 10, 20 & 50 centimes
Moroccan People
In general, Moroccan culture can be an exiting and worldly experience. The people are friendly and the country is colorful. Hospitality is really a part of our culture so you can strike up friendships virtually anywhere if you have the right attitude. Usually, this results in further association with these dynamic and interesting people and a real taste of Moroccan life.
Souks & shopping
Souks are a way of life in Morocco and you usually wont have to go far to find one. You can often get good bargains, but remember that most Moroccans will have a lot more experience than you will when it comes to haggling the price; so you will need more tips concerning this; one of our staff will have the pluseare to give you advise about it on your arrival to Morocco.
About Taking Pictures
When taking photographs of the local people, it would be wisest to ask their permission. Taking a photograph of someone with out their permission – especially in rural areas – can cause offense. This may result in them demanding money from you – even if you only intended to take a scenic shot of something. In contrast, taking photographs of someone you have become friendly with is usually very welcome. Often, people with whom you’ve become acquainted will take you to a place where they can get a photograph taken with you for themselves. You should not react unfriendly about this as it usually does not result in you paying for the picture or any further harassment.
About Dressing
Most women in big the cities tend towards modern wears, more and more younger Ladies put on short-sleeved tops with knee lengths skirts; as far as your dress is not exaggerated in showing your body it’s not a problem and it’s not offending.
