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Country Facts:
Morocco vs. Mexico

Learn about the similarities and differences between Morocco and Mexico 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. Mexico - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Morocco is 172 414 mi², while the surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 340% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
172 414 mi²
758 449 mi²

Coastline length

Morocco has a coastline of 1 140.2 mi, while Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi.

1 140.2 mi
5 797.4 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 Mexico is Mexico City, where the population is 8 851 080.

3 359 820 ppl
8 851 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Morocco is Jbel Toubkal, its height is 13 665 ft. The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), which rises to a height of 18 491 ft.

13 665 ft
Jbel Toubkal
18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)

Highest recorded temperature

In Morocco, the highest temperature ever measured was 121.3°F and was recorded in Marrakesh, while in Mexico the highest temperature was 125.6°F and was recorded in San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora.

121.3°F
Marrakesh
125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora

Lowest recorded temperature

In Morocco, the lowest temperature ever measured was -11.2°F and was recorded in Ifrane, while in Mexico, the lowest temperature was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua.

-11.2°F
Ifrane
-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua

Society

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

Population

The population of Morocco is about 36 910 560, while Mexico is home to 128 932 753 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
36 910 560 ppl
128 932 753 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 73.6 years in Morocco and 76.9 years in Mexico.

73.6 years
76.9 years

Average age

The average age is 29.1 years in Morocco and 29.3 years in Mexico.

29.1 years
29.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.92% in Morocco and 1.04% in Mexico.

0.92%
1.04%

Literacy

Literacy is 73.8% in Morocco and 95.2% in Mexico.

73.8%
95.2%

Language

In Morocco, the main language is Arabic, and in Mexico the primary language is Spanish.

arabic
spanish

Religion

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

islam
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

10 177 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/174
32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Morocco: 7 296 Int$. Mexico: 18 794 Int$.

7 296 Int$
Ranking: 130/194
18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194

Currency

Morocco: Moroccan Dirham (MAD). Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN).

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MAD
Moroccan Dirham
MXN
Mexican Peso

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Morocco: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Morocco has right-hand traffic, Mexico 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; Mexico - January, February, March, 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
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of Spain (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
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
B27 EUR - 33 EUR
T58 EUR - 82 EUR
B24 EUR - 31 EUR
T75 EUR - 118 EUR

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