THE COUNTRY

The imperial city and capital of the south, Marrakech has an extraordinary charm. As soon as you arrive, you will be enchanted by the scents and colours, and for those coming from the north, the appearance of the palm grove in the middle of the scorching Haouz plain is a surprising sight.

In winter and spring, when the snow of the High Atlas glitters in the distance, the surprise is even greater. Dominated by the minaret of the emblematic Koutoubia, the city is a hive of activity day and night.

Marrakesh (includes Medina, Majorelle & Secret Gardens, Museum);
Hassan II Mosque (Casablanca);
Rabat (includes Royal Palace, Udayas Kasbah, Hassan Tower);
Fes el Bali; Tangier;
Chefchaouen;
Volubilis;
Atlas Mountains;
Ouzoud Waterfalls;
Ait Benhaddou

Private Jets, Helicopters and Airliners
Finest Onboard Catering
Ground Transport and Yachts
Luxury Villa & House Rentals
Local Guide & 24/7 Assistance
Customized Global Services

TO BE KNOWN

The State's Capital

Rabat
Time Zone

UTC 0
Telephone Code

212
Total Area

716 550 Km2
Population

37,067,420 (2023 est.)
Main Languages

Arabic, Berber languages, French
Currency

Moroccan dirhams (MAD)
GDP Per Capita

USD 8100
Airports

62
Heliports

1

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Climate

Mediterranean, becoming more extreme in the interior

Ethnic Groups

Arab-Berber 99%, other 1%

Cultural Practices

Using the index finger to ask someone to approach is considered impolite.

Traditional Cuisine

Tagine — chicken stew with spices, vegetables, olives, and preserved lemons served with couscous

National Economy

Lower middle-income North African economy; COVID-19 brought first recession since 1995; reforming state-owned enterprises and expanding welfare system; large tourism, manufacturing, and aeronautics industries; managed debt