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Morocco is a North African coastal country about the
size of California. The geography of the country includes a great
expanse of Atlantic coastline as well as desert, mountains and
plains. The scenery of Morocco is a blend of the African continent,
while its monuments reflect the rich and varied traditions of the
Islamic civilization that began its influence in the year
710.
Morocco is bounded by two seas, the Atlas mountain chain,
and the immensity of the Sahara Desert, yet it is Europe's nearest
neighbour and the mostaccessible of the Maghreb countries to visit.
Morocco presents a wonderful variety of geological
wonders. The countryside is beautiful, running along both the
Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts. Just eight miles from Spain,
Morocco might have lost its soul to Europe – but refused. Though
conquered by Rome and colonised by Spain and France, Moroccans held
fast to their Berber culture, while adopting the Islam religion
brought by the Arabs from the East. Morocco is an ancient country
moulded by history. As a result of its unique geographical position,
Morocco has been exposed to the religious, artistic and economic
cross currents of the East, Europe and the depths of Africa. Many
countries have, at various times, attempted to take over Morocco for
their own interests. There is so much more to Morocco than words can
tell, so let's begin our journey…
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| MOROCCO |
Country Fast
Facts |
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| CAPITAL CITY |
Rabat
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| VISA |
The following
information on entry requirements has been confirmed with the
Mauritian authorities. However, these requirements are subject
to change at any time. It is the traveler's responsibility to
check with the High Commission for the Republic of
Mauritius and its consulates for up-to-date information.
A visa is not required for Canadian Citizens traveling
to Morocco. |
| HEALTH |
Health
requirements can change at any time. The Public Health Agency
of Canada strongly recommends that your travel plans include
contacting a travel medicine clinic or physician six to
eight weeks before departure.Based on your individual
riskassessment, a health care professional can determine your
need for immunizations and/or preventive medication
and advise you on precautions to avoid disease. Travelers are
reminded to ensure that their routine (childhood)
immunizations (e.g., tetanus, diphtheria, polio, and measles)
are up to date. |
| POPULATION |
33,757,175 |
| LOCATION |
On the North
west side Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and the
Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria (1559km) and Western Sahara
(433km)
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| LANGUAGES |
Arabic
(official), Berber dialects, French often the language of
business, government and diplomacy
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| AREA |
Total 446,550
square km
Land 446,300 square km
Water 250 square
km
( Slightly larger than California) |
| COASTLINE |
1,835 km |
| RELIGION |
Muslim 98.7%,
Christian 1.1% Jewish 0.2% |
| CLIMATE |
Mediterranean,
becoming more extreme in the interior. |
| WATER |
Traveler's
should drink bottled beverages and avoid drink water from
“water sellers” |
| CURRENCY |
Moroccan
Dirham (MAD) |
| TIME |
GMT +0 |
| ELECTRICITY |
127/220
voltage, 50 frequency, C & E plug |
INTERNATIONAL
TELEPHONE
DIAL
CODE |
+212 |
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