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Country Facts:
Morocco vs. United States

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

Country area

The surface area of Morocco is 172 414 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 2033% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
172 414 mi²
3 678 190 mi²

Coastline length

Morocco has a coastline of 1 140.2 mi, while United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi.

1 140.2 mi
12 380.2 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 the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

3 359 820 ppl
8 491 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Morocco is Jbel Toubkal, its height is 13 665 ft. The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), which rises to a height of 20 308 ft.

13 665 ft
Jbel Toubkal
20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)

Highest recorded temperature

In Morocco, the highest temperature ever measured was 121.3°F and was recorded in Marrakesh, while in the United States the highest temperature was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California.

121.3°F
Marrakesh
134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California

Lowest recorded temperature

In Morocco, the lowest temperature ever measured was -11.2°F and was recorded in Ifrane, while in the United States, the lowest temperature was -79.6°F and was recorded in Prospect Creek, Alaska.

-11.2°F
Ifrane
-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska

Society

Morocco vs. United States - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Morocco is about 36 910 560, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
36 910 560 ppl
331 002 651 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 73.6 years in Morocco and 80.4 years in the United States.

73.6 years
80.4 years

Average age

The average age is 29.1 years in Morocco and 38.5 years in the United States.

29.1 years
38.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.92% in Morocco and 0.7% in the United States.

0.92%
0.7%

Literacy

Literacy is 73.8% in Morocco and 99.0% in the United States.

73.8%
99.0%

Language

In Morocco, the main language is Arabic, and in the United States the primary language is English.

arabic
english

Religion

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

islam
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

10 177 000 ppl
Ranking: 97/179
77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 167/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Morocco: 7 296 Int$. United States: 63 414 Int$.

7 296 Int$
Ranking: 108/194
63 414 Int$
Ranking: 182/194

Currency

Morocco: Moroccan Dirham (MAD). United States: US Dollar (USD).

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MAD
Moroccan Dirham
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Morocco: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Morocco has right-hand traffic, United States has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDMAD

Best months to visit

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

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of France (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B27 EUR - 34 EUR
T57 EUR - 81 EUR
B81 EUR - 105 EUR
T177 EUR - 247 EUR

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