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| Entry Regulations / General Information |
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Entry for German Nationals |
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| Village of Tenerhir |
Travellers are exempt from holding a visa for a stay of up to three months, provided they are holding a national passport valid for at least six months from the date of arrival, tickets for their return or onward journey, and sufficient funds for their stay. In the case of journeys of tourist parties (of at least 20 persons; the head of the tourist party must hold a national passport) organized by a travel agency, as well as in the case of a booked package holiday (proof must be held), it is sufficient to hold a German identity card valid for at least the period of stay.
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Geographical Location |
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The Kingdom of Morocco is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, to the east by Algeria, to the south by Mauritania and to the west by the Atlantic Ocean. In the border area with Mauritania (line Laayoune - Hausa) lies the region of the former Western Sahara, occupied by Morocco, but also claimed by the Polisario (Seguia el-Hamra and Rio de Oro).
Total area: 458,730 km² (including Western Sahara 710,850km²).
Administrative divisions: 16 regions.
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Population |
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Population: approximately 29.5 million.
CITIES: Rabat (capital) including Salé approximately 1.62 million inhabitants, Casablanca approximately 3 million, Marrakech 823,000, Fès approximately 947,000, Agadir approximately 679.000, Tanger approximately 670,000, Meknès 536,000, Tétouan 321,000, Oujda 400,000, Kenitra approximately 359,000, Safi approximatly 285,000.
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Language |
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Official language Arabic; French and Spanish (in the Northern part of the country) as commercial language, as well as Berber languages.
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Time Difference |
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Central European Time (CET) -1 hour, during summer time -2 hours.
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Electricity |
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110 and 220V alternating current (differing from city to city), 50Hz, we recommend adapters are carried.
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Telephone |
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The international dialling code for calls from Western Europe to Morocco is 00212, then the area code (without "0") must be dialled and finally the number of the person to be called. For domestic calls the initial "0" of the area code must also be dialled. The dialling code "06" is used for calls into mobile phone networks. For international calls from Morocco, the prefix "00" must be dialled prior to the relevant country code (in the case of calls to Germany, for example, 0049).
Phone boxes and so-called Teleboutiques are available with both coin and card phones. Phone cards may be obtained from post offices, in the Teleboutiques and some tobacco shops; they are only valid for calls made with the issuing phone company. At night and on national holidays reduced tariffs apply. When calling from hotels check tariffs in advance. Some hotels charge a minimum tariff, thus short calls may be very expensive.
EMERGENCY CALL: police (within cities/towns) 19; constabulary (outside) 177; emergency doctor, ambulance and fire brigade 15.
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Mobile Phones |
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Mobile network technologies: GSM 900.
Information for users of mobile phones registered with German network providers: Mobile phones connected to E-Plus, O2, T-Mobile or Vodafone networks can be used due to international roaming agreements. Travellers intending to use other mobile phones are advised to contact their network provider for detailed information.
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Internet |
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Country code suffix: .ma
There are internet cafés in all larger places.
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Public Holidays |
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1st January (New Year), 11th January (Declaration of Independence), 1st May (Labor Day), 30th July (Enthronement Day), 14th August (Allegiance Day), 20th August (Revolution of the King and People), 21st August (King`s Birthday / Youth Day), 6th November (Anniversary of the Green March), 18th November (Independence Day); there are also numerous Islamic public holidays, which are changed every year.
The main holiday season ranges from July to August.
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Opening Hours |
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Banks - in summer Mon to Fri 8:15a.m.-2:30p.m., in winter 8a.m.-11:15a.m. and 2:15p.m.-4:30p.m. (at international airports and major hotels also Sat and Sun, mostly 9a.m.-1p.m.);
post offices - Mon to Fri 8:30a.m.-12p.m. and 3p.m.-6p.m.;
offices - Mon to Thurs 8:30a.m.-12p.m. and 2:30p.m.-6:30p.m., Fri 8:30a.m.-11:30a.m. and 3p.m.-6:30p.m.;
shops - Mon to Fri 9a.m.-12p.m. and 3p.m.-7p.m., Sat 9a.m.-12p.m, larger shops Mon to Sat 9a.m.-1p.m., 3p.m.-7p.m., souks daily 8.30a.m.-1p.m., 2.30p.m.-6p.m..
In Ramadan (the month of fasting) opening hours are widly reduced.
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Clothes |
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In summer light, airy summer and sport clothes; good sunglasses are necessary. In winter, between-season clothes are appropriate; light wool coats and rain coats are sufficient.
When selecting clothing, it is important to remember that you are travelling to an Islamic country!
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© 2001 All rights reserved TIP Gesellschaft für Touristik-Informations-Programme mbH, München Last updated: 14.03.2007 - Proposals, hints and contact - Copyright
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