How can somewhere so close to home be so different? From the moment you awake to the sound of the call to prayer, the history, art, culture, landscapes and way of life in the Kingdom of Morocco beguiles you.

Capital city: Rabat
Population: 32,309,239 (2011)
Size of country: 446,550 sq km
Currency: Moroccan Dirham
Power supply: 220 volts
Sockets: Round, two-pin
Language: Arabic is the official language but Berber and French are also spoken.
Time difference: Same as GMT
Visas: British nationals do not require a visa.
Religion: Muslim 99% (official), Christian 1%, Jewish about 6,000
Popular dishes: Tajine, a stew cooked in a conical earthenware pot to keep the meat moist and tender.
Popular drinks: Mint tea
Did you know: In days of old, it was unlawful to sell a date tree, as it was a source of food for the family.
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