Moroccan Views

Morocco is a land of mystery, a place where the sun is warm and the people are enigmatic. To many it is a faraway 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. 

Discover Morocco, a country whose landscape is unique. From huge mountain regions to wide beautiful beaches, which pass over to endless desert; In the country “where the sun goes down” you can experience winter sports like in the middle of Europe or you can enjoy your holiday in fertile oasis and vineyards. From the North to the South, beautiful historic cities evolve their African flair and enchant every guest. In cities like Marrakech, Fes, Essaouira, Casablanca, Rabat and in many more amazing places you find the distinctive Moroccan hostels, which has been selected exclusively for you by Moroccan Views (among others Morocco Riads, Villas and very authentic Guest Houses). Our Morocco accommodation offers you the comfort, you desire in your holidays. Visit Morocco and learn about the Moroccan culture and its unique landscapes. Have a good time to select your personal adventure tours, Journeys, safari, biking tours and accommodation.

 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 34,000,000 (+2% per annum)

The Weather

Generally the climate in Morocco remains quite dry for most of the year. You can expect a little bit of rain between November and March. The Moroccan climate also varies greatly depending on where you are. The temperature is incredibly high in the southern and south eastern desert areas. On the other hand, the temperature drops considerably in the higher lying mountainous areas, even getting to freezing point at night during winter. But the weather is generally nice for around 10 months on 12.

Language in Morocco

Generally, Moroccans speak Berber and Moroccan (which 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 Dirham 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 exciting 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 li

Souks & shopping

 Souks are a way of life in Morocco and you usually won’t 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 pleasure to give you advice about it on your arrival to Morocco.

Taking Pictures

 When taking photographs of the local people, it would be wisest to ask their permission. Taking a photograph of someone without 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.

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.