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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Morocco

Learn about the similarities and differences between Mexico 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

Mexico vs. Morocco - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

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

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

Coastline length

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

5 797.4 mi
1 140.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Mexico is Mexico City, with a population of about 8 851 080 people. In contrast, the largest city in Morocco is Casablanca, where the population is 3 359 820.

8 851 080 ppl
3 359 820 ppl

Highest peak

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

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

Highest recorded temperature

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

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

Lowest recorded temperature

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

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

Society

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

Population

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

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

Life expectancy

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

76.9 years
73.6 years

Average age

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

29.3 years
29.1 years

Birthrate

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

1.04%
0.92%

Literacy

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

95.2%
73.8%

Language

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

spanish
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

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

Economy

GDP per capita

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

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

Currency

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

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MXN
Mexican Peso
MAD
Moroccan Dirham

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURMXNMAD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; 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)
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
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 134 USD
B31 USD - 38 USD
T62 USD - 88 USD

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