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Morocco Key Facts
Capital Rabat
Government
Constitutional monarchy
Currency
Moroccan dirham (MAD)
Area
total: 446,550 km2
land: 446,300 km2
water: 250 km2
Population
32,725,847 (July 2006 est.)
Language
Arabic (official), Berber dialects, Spanish and French are often the languages of business and government
Religion
Muslim 98.5%, Christian 1.3%, Jewish 0.2%
Electricity
127-220V/50Hz (European plug)
Calling Code
+212
Internet TLD
.ma
Time Zone
UTC
Social Covention
Greetings among close friends and family (but rarely between men and women!) usually take the form of three pecks on the cheek. In other circumstances handshakes are the norm. Following the handshake by touching your heart with your right hand signifies respect and sincerity.
Left hands used to traditionally be considered 'unclean' in the Muslim religion and Arabic nomadic cultures, as they used to be reserved for hygiene in toilets. Like in many cultures in could be considered impolite to shake hands or offer or accept something from someone by your left, more so is giving money by your left, so try to avoid that. While left-handed people may get an occasional exclamation and local children may get pressured by parents to use their right in traditional societies, most people will understand if you do your own business with your left hand.
Elders Moroccans still have the tradition of highly respecting their elders and the sick. If someone who is handicapped or older than you is passing, then stop and allot room for them. Or if a taxi arrives and you are waiting with an elder, then it is required for you to allow the older person to take precedence over you. Tourists are not held to these same expectations, but it improves regard for tourists in Morocco when they adhere to the same traditions
