
- Moroccan medina
- from Will Venn
From medinas and minarets to deserts, beaches and mountains, Morocco's appeal lies in its wonderful diversity. For culture vultures, there are the Imperial Cities of Fes, Marrakech and Rabat - with their bustling souks - to explore. Beach fans should head to Agadir or Essaouira.
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Quick Facts
- Currency:
- Dirham, divided into 100 centimes
- Language:
- Arabic with Berber dialects, French and English
- Flight time:
- 2.5 hours to Marrakesh
- GMT:
- Same as GMT
- Dialling code:
- 00 212
- Weather:
- Morocco has a wide variety of climatic conditions. In coastal resorts like Agadir and Essaouira, it can get chilly at night. The skiing season lasts from December to March. The country's interior can be blistering hot. Marrakesh can get up to 40C (104F)
- Electricity:
- 110V, 60Hz. Two-pin pin plugs are standard
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