GENERAL INFORMATION

Identification Card

Name

Kingdom of Morocco (Mamlaka al-Maghrebia)

Geographic Situation

Africa (northern hemisphere)

Surface Area

277,144 square miles

Population

27.3 million inhabitants

Capitol

Rabat

Official Language

Arabic

Political System

Constitutional Monarchy

Head of State

King Mohammed VI

National Motto

God, country, King

National Currency

Dirham; 1 MAD=100 centimes

REGIONS

The diversity of Morocco's climate, geography and geology creates natural borders around the regions of the country.

NATIONAL HOLIDAYS

January 1st: New Year's Day.
January 11th: Manifesto of Independence.
March 3rd: Throne Day. The most important non-religious holiday in Morocco. The holiday is joyfully celebrated throughout the kingdom.
May 1st: Labor Day.
May 23rd: National Day.
July 9th: Youth Day.
August 14th: Reunification Day
August 20th: Anniversary of the Revolution of the King and the People
November 6th: Anniversary of the Green March
November 18th: Independence Day

FESTIVALS IN HONOR OF LOCAL RESOURCES:

Almond Blossom Festival: Tafraout - February
Rose Festival : El Kelaâ M'Gouna - May
Wax Lantern Festival: Salé - May
Desert Symphony Festival: Ouarzazate - June
Cherry Festival: Séfrou - June
Folk Art Festival: Marrakech - June
Camel Festival: Guelmim - July
Asilah Cultural Festival - August
Wedding Engagement Festival: Imilchil - September
Horse Festival: Tissa (Fez) - September
Date Festival: Erfoud - October
Sacred Music Festival: Fez - October
Festival in Agadir - December