Profile of Morocco

CAPITAL: Rabat

CURRENCY: Moroccan Dirham (MAD)

CLIMATE: The rugged mountain ranges and the Atlantic Ocean moderate the tropical heat of Morocco. Temperatures in Casablanca range from an average minimum of 7°C to a maximum of 17°C in January and from a minimum of 18°C to a maximum of 26°C in July. Temperature variations are relatively small along the Atlantic coast, while the interior is characterized by extreme variations. The eastern slopes of the Atlas Mountains, which divert the moisture-laden Atlantic winds, have a rigorous pre-Saharan climate, while the western slopes are relatively cool and well watered. The rainy seasons are from October to November and from April to May. Maximum annual rainfall (75–100 cm) occurs in the northwest. Other parts of the country receive much less; half of all arable land receives no more than 35 cm a year.

AIRPORTS: Mohammed V International Airport, Nador International Airport.

LANGUAGE: Arabic and French. English understood.

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