Where is Morocco?
Morocco is located in Africa. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, Spain, Algeria and the Western Sahara.
Facts About Morocco
| Capital city | Rabat (population 1.2 million) |
| Population | 34 million |
| Language | Moroccan Arabic, French, Berber dialects, some Spanish and English |
| Currency | MAD |
| Time zone | (GMT) Casablanca |
| Electricity | Type C (European 2-pin) Type E (French 2-pin, female earth) |
| Religion | Islam |
| Size | 446,550km2 (17 times smaller than Australia |
| Climate | Similar to California, Spain, Portugal |
| Sport | Football is the most popular sport |
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Shopping – Souks (markets)
Morocco is famous for its Souks, which are found everywhere. You will find gorgeous artisan crafts, from rugs to silk to leather and ceramics. You will be sure to find some treasures to take home.
Food and Drink
Food
Many options for food are available in Morocco. A trip cannot be complete without trying local food. The following are specialties of Morocco, and also not to be missed.
- Tajine (a rich, fragrant stew)
- Harira (a spicy tomato and lentil soup)
- Pastilla (a chicken meat pie layered with flaky pastry and dusted with cinnamon and sugar
- Couscous
- Mechoui (slow roasted stuffed lamb or beef)
Drinks
Very popular drinks for Moroccans are freshly squeezed orange juice and mint tea, the national drink. If you love coffee, don’t despair, you will find great coffee in Morocco, just about everywhere. Alcohol will be available in tourist areas, but Muslims do not consume alcohol.