About Morocco
About Morocco
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About Morocco
ABOUT MOROCCO :
Basic data :
General characteristics :
Official name:
Al Mamlaka al Magribiya (Kingdom of Morocco)
Surface: 446,550 km².
Population:
33,848,000. (2014 Census, Plan, Government of Morocco)
Capital: Rabat
Other Cities: Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech, Sale, Tangier, Mequinez, Agadir, Tetouan.
Language: Arabic and Amazigh (official), French and Spanish
Religion: 99.4% Muslim, 0.4% Christian, 0.1% Jewish and 0.1% other religions.
Coin: Moroccan dirham (1 € = 10.6 DH)
In application of the Decree of February 5, 2015. 12 administrative regions:
1. Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
2. Eastern
3. Fes-Meknes
4. Rabat – Sale-Kenitra
5. Beni Mellal - Khenifra
6. Casablanca - Settat
7. Marrakesh - Safi
8. Draa - Tafilalet
9. Souss-Massa
10. Guelmin – Oued Noun
11. El Aaioun – Saguia El Hamra
12. Dakhla – Oued Ed Dahab
Al Mamlaka al Magribiya (Kingdom of Morocco)
Surface: 446,550 km².
Population:
33,848,000. (2014 Census, Plan, Government of Morocco)
Capital: Rabat
Other Cities: Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech, Sale, Tangier, Mequinez, Agadir, Tetouan.
Language: Arabic and Amazigh (official), French and Spanish
Religion: 99.4% Muslim, 0.4% Christian, 0.1% Jewish and 0.1% other religions.
Coin: Moroccan dirham (1 € = 10.6 DH)
State form:
Democratic, parliamentary and social constitutional monarchy.
Administrative divition:
In application of the Decree of February 5, 2015. 12 administrative regions:
1. Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
2. Eastern
3. Fes-Meknes
4. Rabat – Sale-Kenitra
5. Beni Mellal - Khenifra
6. Casablanca - Settat
7. Marrakesh - Safi
8. Draa - Tafilalet
9. Souss-Massa
10. Guelmin – Oued Noun
11. El Aaioun – Saguia El Hamra
12. Dakhla – Oued Ed Dahab
Geography
:
The Kingdom of Morocco is located in the extreme northwest of the African continent. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the
west, Mauritania to the south, and Algeria to the east. Both its maritime coastline and the desert and the Atlas mountain range mark its most decisive geographical configuration and its climate.
This is Mediterranean in the north, in the northern area bordering the massif of
Rif (derivation of the Atlas Mountains); oceanic to the west; subtropical in the area
south close to the Ocean; continental in the central zone of the Anti-Atlas; of Mountain,
in the Atlas massif; and, desert, in the Sahara zone, both to the east and to the south of the country.
The main rivers of the country are: Draâ, Sebu, Muluya, Oum Errabia, Tensift, Suss
and Lukkus.
In the Atlantic area, due to its oceanic climate, rainfall is very abundant. In the rest of the country, the climate is dry and the precipitations scarce.
In the continental zone, temperatures become very high in the months
summer (it is relatively common for 50º to be reached in the shade in the
city of Marrakesh). The temperatures are also very high at that time of year.
daytime temperatures in the Sahara (southern provinces). On the coast, temperatures are moderate.
Since the Atlas reaches very high altitudes, even above 4000
meters, the temperatures there can be, especially in winter, very low,
even, at night, below 20º below zero. At that time of year the snow
It is usually very abundant in the mountains.
west, Mauritania to the south, and Algeria to the east. Both its maritime coastline and the desert and the Atlas mountain range mark its most decisive geographical configuration and its climate.
This is Mediterranean in the north, in the northern area bordering the massif of
Rif (derivation of the Atlas Mountains); oceanic to the west; subtropical in the area
south close to the Ocean; continental in the central zone of the Anti-Atlas; of Mountain,
in the Atlas massif; and, desert, in the Sahara zone, both to the east and to the south of the country.
The main rivers of the country are: Draâ, Sebu, Muluya, Oum Errabia, Tensift, Suss
and Lukkus.
In the Atlantic area, due to its oceanic climate, rainfall is very abundant. In the rest of the country, the climate is dry and the precipitations scarce.
In the continental zone, temperatures become very high in the months
summer (it is relatively common for 50º to be reached in the shade in the
city of Marrakesh). The temperatures are also very high at that time of year.
daytime temperatures in the Sahara (southern provinces). On the coast, temperatures are moderate.
Since the Atlas reaches very high altitudes, even above 4000
meters, the temperatures there can be, especially in winter, very low,
even, at night, below 20º below zero. At that time of year the snow
It is usually very abundant in the mountains.
Culture:
Morocco is a country of multi-ethnic groups with a rich culture and civilization. Throughout its history, it has received visitors from both the east (Phoenicians, Jews and Arabs), the south (sub-Saharan Africans) and the north (Romans and Vandals), who have impacted the social structure of Morocco. In addition, different types of religions coexist in the country, such as Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.
Each region has its own characteristics, contributing to the national culture. Morocco has established among its main priorities the protection of its diversity and the preservation of its cultural heritage.
Some Traditions and customs:
- tea is taken at all hours and it is common to share the drink with guests and even strangers, it is a sign of hospitality.
- The greeting usually asks about the state of health and well-being of all family members. You always greet with the right hand,
- Do not be surprised to see men holding hands in the streets, this is a sign of friendship and is very common.
- the family is absolutely sacred in Morocco. Admiration and respect for the elderly is paramount.
Moroccan Arabic:
Some phrases and words in Moroccan Arabic
regards:
English
================== Moroccan Arabic
Good morning.............................Salamu alikum
Good afternoon.....................................Msa Ljir
Hello............................................. ..........Ahlan
Good evening............Layla saida /Tesbah ala jer
Goodbye......................................... ......Bslama
Now............................................... .........Daba
After.................................................Men baed
Yes.................................................ayeh / N'am
No ............................................... ..............La
Please! ....................................m'n fadlek / Afak
Thank you..........................................Shoukran
You're welcome .................Bla ymil / La shukran
Near................................................ .........Krib
Far.................................................. ........Ba'id
A lot of............................................... .....Bezaf
Any.................................................. .......Walu
Well thank you....Bi-jair, shukran / Labas, Shukran
Thank God ..................................Al Hamdu lilah
Excuse me! ......................................smeh liya
Happy New Year! .............................Sana Saída
Happy Birthday! .........................Go milad Said
Happy Holidays! .....................Mabruk lauacher
Congratulations!..................................Mabruk
My name is ................................... Smiti / Ismi
Table............................................... .......Tabla
Temporary references and Numbers:
Temporary references:
English
============= Moroccan Arabic
Yesterday ..................................................... Elbareh
Today................................................................ElyumTomorrow .......................................................gadda
Now .................................................................Gived
After............................................................Men bad
This afternoon .................................. Had la'chiya
Tonight .....................................................had lilac
Numbers :
Spanish ======Arabic-Moroccan
One ........................................................Wahd
Two...........................................................Wow
Three......................................................Talata
Four....................................................... arbaa
Five .....................................................Hamsa
Six............................................................setta
Seven ....................................................Sabaa
Eight ................................................. tamania
Nine ........................................................tisaa
Weekdays :
Monday .....................................................Tnin
Tuesday ......................................................Tlat
Wednesday ..........................................Larbae
Thursday ..........................................Lakhmis
Friday .....................................................yum'a
Saturday ..................................................Sabt
Sunday .................................................... lhad
Two...........................................................Wow
Three......................................................Talata
Four....................................................... arbaa
Five .....................................................Hamsa
Six............................................................setta
Seven ....................................................Sabaa
Eight ................................................. tamania
Nine ........................................................tisaa
Tuesday ......................................................Tlat
Wednesday ..........................................Larbae
Thursday ..........................................Lakhmis
Friday .....................................................yum'a
Saturday ..................................................Sabt
Sunday .................................................... lhad
Cafe / Restaurant:
Café :
English ============== Moroccan Arabic
Breakfast ………………………………….....Ftur
Lunch ……………………………………. ....GdáDinner…………………………....….............Asha
Water................................................................Elma
Tea ...................................................................Atay
Coffee ...........................................................Cahua
Milk ...............................................................Helib
With milk................................................... Belhlib
Zumo................................................................Asir
Do you want to drink something?.............Techrab chi haja?
Vessel....................................................For example
Is there water? ...................................what's this?
No Zumo ?......................................Where's Lasir?
Chocolate.............................................. Chocolate
Sugar…………………………………..........Sukar
The account, please!.............l'hsab mn fadlak
Restaurant :
English ==========Moroccan Arabic
Do you want to eat?............Takol chi haja?
Food ..................................................Makla
Dinner...................................................acha
The menu, please!............... La cart afak
Meat......................................................Lham
Fish.........................................................Lhut
potatoes.................................................b'tata
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