Capital: Rabat

UK Embassy: Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco; 49 Queens Gate Gardens; London; SW7 5NE Tel: (020) 7581 5001 or (0891) 600 035 - Visa Section; 50p/min Fax: (020) 7225 3862

UK Embassy in Morocco: 17 Boulevard de la Tour Hassan (BP 45) Rabat Tel: + 212 (0) 37 23 86 00 Fax: + + (212) (0) 37 70 45 31 email: consular.rabat@fco.gov.uk http://www.britain.org.ma

UK Tourist Office: Moroccan National Tourist Office; 2nd Floor; 205 Regent Street; London; W1R 7DE Tel: (020) 7437 0073/4 Fax: (020) 7734 8172.

Tourist Information Morocco: Office Nationale Marocain de Tourisme; 31 Angle Avenue AI Abtal; Zankat Oved Fes; Rabat; Morocco; Tel: (7) 775 171 Fax: (7) 777 437

Visa Information: Not required by nationals of Commonwealth countries and nationals of the EU (except nationals of Belgium; Luxembourg; and the Netherlands who do require a visa). Contact embassy for the most recent list. Single entry; multiple entry and transit visas are granted .

Currency: Moroccan Dirham (DH) = 100 Centimes. NOTE: Import and Export of local currency is prohibited. It is advisable to bring sufficient money as bank transfers can take up to 6 weeks. Travellers cheques and all major credit cards are accepted. ATM availability: Over 250 locations.

Money Services: MoneyGram: 002 11 0011 then 800 592 3688 Western Union: (2) 20 8080

Credit Card Emergency Services:Amex: +44 1273 696933 Diners Club: (212) (2) 299 455 Visa: (1) 410 581 9091

Travellers Cheques emergency NumbersThomas Cook: +44 1733 318950

Banking Hours: 0830-1130 and 1430 - 1700 Mon. to Fri (winter); 0800 - 1530 Mon. to Fri (Summer). These hours may vary during Ramadan.

Languages: Arabic with some Berber. French is widely spoken with Spanish in the North. English is understood in the North.

Weather: Mostly dry with high temperatures. The mountains are cooler. Inland is cooler than the coast.

Religion: Mainly Muslim with Jewish and Christian minorities.

Electricity: 110-120 Volts AC 50Hz.