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Country Facts:
France vs. Morocco

Learn about the similarities and differences between France and Morocco by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

France vs. Morocco - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Morocco is 172 414 mi². This means that the area of France is 21.81% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
172 414 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Morocco has a coastline of 1 140.2 mi.

3 015.5 mi
1 140.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in France is Paris, with a population of about 2 241 350 people. In contrast, the largest city in Morocco is Casablanca, where the population is 3 359 820.

2 241 350 ppl
3 359 820 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Morocco is Jbel Toubkal, which rises to a height of 13 665 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
13 665 ft
Jbel Toubkal

Highest recorded temperature

In France, the highest temperature ever measured was 111.4°F and was recorded in Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales, while in Morocco the highest temperature was 121.3°F and was recorded in Marrakesh.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
121.3°F
Marrakesh

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Morocco, the lowest temperature was -11.2°F and was recorded in Ifrane.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
-11.2°F
Ifrane

Society

France vs. Morocco - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Morocco is home to 36 910 560 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
36 910 560 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 73.6 years in Morocco.

82.4 years
73.6 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 29.1 years in Morocco.

41.7 years
29.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.92% in Morocco.

0.33%
0.92%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 73.8% in Morocco.

99.0%
73.8%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in Morocco the primary language is Arabic.

french
arabic

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in Morocco, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
10 177 000 ppl
Ranking: 97/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Morocco: 7 296 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
7 296 Int$
Ranking: 108/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Morocco: Moroccan Dirham (MAD).

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EUR
Euro
MAD
Moroccan Dirham

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Morocco: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, Morocco has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; Morocco - March, April, May, September, October.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B76 USD - 90 USD
T130 USD - 172 USD
B29 USD - 36 USD
T61 USD - 86 USD

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