Presentation of Morocco : Geography

Country's official name :

Morocco

Capital:

Rabat

Population of main cities:

Casablanca (3,359,818) ; Fez (1,112,072) ; Tangier (947,952) ; Marrakech (928,850) ; Salé (890,403) ; Rabat (577,827) ; Meknes (520,428) ; Oujda (494,252) ; Kenitra (431,282) ; Agadir (421,844)

Area:

446,550 km²

Type of Climate :

The temperatures are mild in the coastal area and more extreme in the interior of the country.

Local Time:

It is %T:%M %A In Rabat

Summer Time Period :

+1h between May 31 and September 28.

Official Language:

Arabic. The 2011 Constitution also recognises Tamazight (Berber) as a "national" language.

Other Languages Spoken:

60% of the population speaks Moroccan Arabic while 30% to 40% speak Tamazight (Berber). Moreover, it is important to note that French is the second language of Morocco and occupies a very important place in public life. Finally, Spanish is also spoken in the north of the country. English is mainly used by Moroccans who have studied abroad (mainly in the United States).

Business Language(s):

French is used with Arabic for administration.

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