Visiting
Business hours
Usual opening hours are between 8.30am-12.30pm, and 2.30pm-6.30pm, Monday to Friday.
During Ramadan and from June 15 to September 15, businesses remain open at midday but close earlier in the afternoon, around 2.00pm.
Banks are generally open between 8.30am-11.30am, and 2.15pm-4.30pm.
Public holidays
January 11 – Presentation of Independence Proclamation
February 26 – Prophet’s Birthday
May 1 – Labour Day
July 30 – Feast of the Throne
August 14 – Allegiance Day
August 20 – King’s and People’s Revolution Day
August 21 – King Mohamed’s Birthday
10 September – Aïd al-Fitr
November 16 – Green March Day
November 18 – Independence Day
Climate
Morocco has a Mediterranean climate. On the coast the weather is mild most of the year. Winter can be cool and wet in the north. Winter in the hills (the snow-capped Atlas Mountains) is cold – there’s skiing from December to March. In summer the mountains are hot in the day and cold at night.
For weather details in Morocco, please visit the World Meteorological Organization.
Currency
Oanda currency converter
The Moroccan currency is the Dirham (Dh).
Time zones and time differences
Morocco is 12 hours behind Australian Eastern Standard Time - from March to September and 10 hours behind from October to February.
To find out the current time in Rabat, view the World Clock.
Dialling codes
Morocco's country code is 212.
For calls to Morocco from Australia dial: 0011 + 212 + area code + telephone number.
For calls from Morocco to Australia dial: 00 + 61 + area code + telephone number.
For further information (eg. area codes) please visit the White Pages - international dialling codes.
Electricity and water
Morocco’s power supply is 220 volts, 50Hz. The European round two-pin plugs are the most common.
Links and resources
Travel and tourism
Itinerance Plus – www.itineranceplus.com
Maghreb Tourism – www.maghrebtourism.com
Webtour Maroc – www.webtourmaroc.com
Please note: this list of websites and resources is not definitive. Inclusion in this list does not imply endorsement by Austrade. The information provided is a guide only.