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Country Facts:
Morocco vs. Malaysia

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

Country area

The surface area of Morocco is 172 414 mi², while the surface area of Malaysia is 127 724 mi². This means that the area of Morocco is 34.99% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
172 414 mi²
127 724 mi²

Coastline length

Morocco has a coastline of 1 140.2 mi, while Malaysia has a coastline of 2 904.9 mi.

1 140.2 mi
2 904.9 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 Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, where the population is 1 627 170.

3 359 820 ppl
1 627 170 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Morocco is Jbel Toubkal, its height is 13 665 ft. The highest peak in Malaysia is Gunung Kinabalu on Borneo, which rises to a height of 13 435 ft.

13 665 ft
Jbel Toubkal
13 435 ft
Gunung Kinabalu on Borneo

Highest recorded temperature

In Morocco, the highest temperature ever measured was 121.3°F and was recorded in Marrakesh, while in Malaysia the highest temperature was 104.2°F and was recorded in Chuping.

121.3°F
Marrakesh
104.2°F
Chuping

Lowest recorded temperature

In Morocco, the lowest temperature ever measured was -11.2°F and was recorded in Ifrane, while in Malaysia, the lowest temperature was 46°F and was recorded in Cameron Highlands.

-11.2°F
Ifrane
46°F
Cameron Highlands

Society

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

Population

The population of Morocco is about 36 910 560, while Malaysia is home to 32 365 999 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
36 910 560 ppl
32 365 999 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 73.6 years in Morocco and 75.9 years in Malaysia.

73.6 years
75.9 years

Average age

The average age is 29.1 years in Morocco and 29.2 years in Malaysia.

29.1 years
29.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.92% in Morocco and 1.06% in Malaysia.

0.92%
1.06%

Literacy

Literacy is 73.8% in Morocco and 95.0% in Malaysia.

73.8%
95.0%

Language

In Morocco, the main language is Arabic, and in Malaysia the primary language is Malay.

arabic
malay

Religion

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

islam
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

10 177 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/174
25 721 000 ppl
Ranking: 13/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Morocco: 7 296 Int$. Malaysia: 27 913 Int$.

7 296 Int$
Ranking: 130/194
27 913 Int$
Ranking: 55/194

Currency

Morocco: Moroccan Dirham (MAD). Malaysia: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MAD
Moroccan Dirham
MYR
Malaysian Ringgit

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Morocco: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Malaysia: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

Morocco has right-hand traffic, Malaysia has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURMADUSDMYR

Best months to visit

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

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 - 36 EUR
T60 EUR - 90 EUR
B23 EUR - 30 EUR
T48 EUR - 70 EUR

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