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Country Facts:
Morocco vs. Mali

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

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Geography

Morocco vs. Mali - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Morocco is 172 414 mi², while the surface area of Mali is 478 841 mi². This means that the area of Mali is 178% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
172 414 mi²
478 841 mi²

Coastline length

Morocco has a coastline of 1 140.2 mi, while Mali has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

1 140.2 mi
0.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Morocco is Casablanca, with a population of about 3 359 820 people. In contrast, the largest city in Mali is Bamako, where the population is 1 810 370.

3 359 820 ppl
1 810 370 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Morocco is Jbel Toubkal, its height is 13 665 ft. The highest peak in Mali is Hombori Tondo, which rises to a height of 3 789 ft.

13 665 ft
Jbel Toubkal
3 789 ft
Hombori Tondo

Highest recorded temperature

121.3°F
Marrakesh
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Lowest recorded temperature

-11.2°F
Ifrane
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Society

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

Population

The population of Morocco is about 36 910 560, while Mali is home to 20 250 833 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
36 910 560 ppl
20 250 833 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 73.6 years in Morocco and 62.0 years in Mali.

73.6 years
62.0 years

Average age

The average age is 29.1 years in Morocco and 16 years in Mali.

29.1 years
16 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.92% in Morocco and 2.97% in Mali.

0.92%
2.97%

Literacy

Literacy is 73.8% in Morocco and 35.5% in Mali.

73.8%
35.5%

Language

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

arabic
french

Religion

In Morocco, the main religion is Islam; in Mali, the main religion is Islam.

islam
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

10 177 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/174
159 300 ppl
Ranking: 148/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Morocco: 7 296 Int$. Mali: 2 347 Int$.

7 296 Int$
Ranking: 130/194
2 347 Int$
Ranking: 175/194

Currency

Morocco: Moroccan Dirham (MAD). Mali: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MAD
Moroccan Dirham
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Morocco has right-hand traffic, Mali 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: Morocco - March, April, May, September, October; Mali - January, December.

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
Do not travel
Level 4

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B32 USD - 42 USD
T71 USD - 105 USD
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