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Language: Arabic is the official language, but eight other languages are also spoken including Berber, French and Spanish. English is generally understood in the tourist areas, but French is the most widely spoken.
Currency: The unit of currency is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD), which is divided into 100 centimes. ATMs are available in the larger towns, but can be unreliable; currency can be exchanged at banks or official bureaux de changes, which are also widespread in major towns. Dirhams cannot be obtained or exchanged outside Morocco and receipts must be retained as proof
of legal currency exchange, as well as in order to re-exchange money when departing. Major credit cards are accepted in the larger shops, hotels and restaurants. Travelers cheques can be used in tourist areas, but are not prevalent; they are best taken in Euros or Pounds Stirling.
Time: Local time is GMT.
Electricity: Electrical current is 220 volts, 50Hz. Two-pin round plugs are in use.
Communications: The international access code for Morocco is +212. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). City/area codes are in use, e.g. (0)44 for Marrakech and (0)37 for Rabat. Hotels can add a hefty surcharge to their telephone bills; it is best to check before making long international calls. Two mobile GSM 900 networks cover the north of the country. Internet cafes are widely available in tourist areas.
Duty Free: Travelers to Morocco over 18 years do not have to pay duty on 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 400g tobacco; 1 liter spirits and 1 liter wine; and perfume up to 5g.
Tourist OfficeMoroccan National Tourist Office, Rabat: +212 37 673 918 or www.visitmorocco.com
EmergencyEmergencies: 19 (Police); 15 (Ambulance).
Embassies
Moroccan Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 462 7979.
Moroccan Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7581 5001/4.
Moroccan Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 236 7391.
Moroccan Embassy, Canberra, Australia: +61 (0)2 6290 0755.
Moroccan Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 343 0230.
Moroccan Embassy, Dublin, Ireland: +353 (0)1 660 9449.
Moroccan Consulate-General, Auckland, New Zealand: +64 (0)9 520 3626.
American Embassy, Rabat: +212 37 76 2265.
British Embassy, Rabat: +212 37 63 3333.
Canadian Embassy, Rabat (also responsible for Australia): +212 37 687 400.
South African Embassy, Rabat: +212 37 706 760.
Honorary Consul of Ireland, Casablanca: +212 22 660 306.
New Zealand Embassy, Madrid, Spain (also responsible for Morocco): +34 915 230 226.
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