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Morocco
Useful Info
Language
The offi cial languages
are Arabic, French
and Berber, with
English widely
spoken. Many tourism
professionals are multi-
lingual.
Currency
Morocco’s currency
is the Moroccan
Dirham, commonly
symbolised as “Dhm”.
In February 2018, the
exchange rate of the
Moroccan Dirham to
major currencies was:
100 Dhm – £7.80
(British Pound)
100 Dhm – $10.90 (US
dollar)
100 Dhm – E8.82
(Euro)
Temperatures &
Travel
Morocco has a
diverse climate,
varying with the
season and region. As
a general guideline,
the summer months of
July and August have
high temperatures,
from 36 °C to 40°C.
Autumn and spring
are warm and
pleasant, an average
22
of 25°C. Winters are
mild with an average
of 17°C.
Customs
Morocco is a tolerant
society and western
in outlook, particularly
in the main cities.
There is an open
dress-code, though
visitors should dress
respectfully at religious
s