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Morocco at a Glance

Morocco- the very name conjures up the romance of Casablanca, the high Atlas Mountains and beyond to the empty skies of the Great Sahara Desert. Whether you decide to enjoy its hot summer sunshine or it’s balmy winter days, Morocco will captivate you with a wealth of things to see and do. In Marrakesh, beautiful gardens and the famous souks, with the ceaseless activity of Djemaa El Fna Square; In Agadir, you will find miles of fine sandy beaches. Discover a kingdom unmatched for historical splendour, legendary hospitality and a variety of beautiful landscape seldom seen in one country.
Area446550 Square KilometersCapitalRabatPopulation33.01 MillionOfficial LanguagesArabicCurrencyMoroccan DirhamTime Difference5 hours 30 minutes ahead of IndiaISD Code+212BoundaryMorocco spans from the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean on the north and the west respectively, into large mountainous areas in the interior body, to the Sahara desert in the far south. Morocco is a Northern African country, located in the extreme north west of Africa on the doors of continental Europe. The strait of Gibraltar separates Spain off Morocco with a 13 km span of water. Morocco borders the North Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the west Mediterranean Sea to the north.
  • Visa Requirements

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    A valid visa is required to enter Morocco. Passports should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of return.

  • Overview

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    The Culture of Morocco has changed throughout Moroccan history, Morocco has hosted many peoples, in addition to the indigenous Berbers,coming from the East Phoenicians, Arabs, South (Sub-Saharan African), and North (Romans, Andalusians both Muslims and Jewish). Morocco also has many dresses like the caftan which is worn worldwide today.

  • Overview

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    The main Moroccan dish most people are familiar with is couscous, the old national delicacy. Beef is the most commonly eaten red meat in Morocco, usually eaten in a tagine with a wide selection of vegetables. Chicken is also very commonly used in tagines, or roasted.

  • Couscous

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    Seksu’ or couscous is a fine wheat pasta traditionally rolled by hand. It is steamed over a stew of meat and vegetables. To serve, the meat is covered by a pyramid of couscous, the vegetables are pressed into the sides and the sauce served separately. It is often garnished with a sweet raisin preserve, or in the Berber tradition, with a bowl of buttermilk.

  • Tagine

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    A tagine is the clay cooking pot with a conical lid that gives its name to a myriad of dishes. Tagines can be seen bubbling away at every roadside café, are found in top notch restaurants and in every home, and are always served with bread.

  • TIMITAR FESTIVAL

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    The leading celebration of Amazigh culture and world music in the Souss Massa Drâa.

  • GNAOUA MUSIC FESTIVAL

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    A famous 4-day extravaganza featuring art exhibitions and Gnaoua style, world and jazz music.