Morocco
Africa · 18 specs
Direct Answer
Morocco (MA / MAR / 504) operates on a 230 V / 50 Hz electrical grid using standard Type C (Europlug) and French-style Type E sockets. Traffic drives on the right (RHT). The official currency is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD, DH), country calling code is +212, emergency dispatch is 19 (Police) / 15 (Fire/Ambulance), and paper standard is NM ISO 216 A4.
Source: IMANOR (Institut Marocain de Normalisation) / ONEE / ANRT / ISO 3166-1 / Poste Maroc · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Official English Name | Kingdom of Morocco ISO 3166-1 |
| Local Endonym | المملكة المغربية (Al-Mamlakah al-Maghribiyyah) |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 | MA |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3 | MAR |
| ISO 3166-1 Numeric / UN M49 | 504 UN M49 (Code 002) |
| Country Calling Code | +212 ANRT (ITU-T E.164) |
| International Exit Code (IDD) | 00 |
| Internet ccTLD | .ma (.المغرب) ANRT Registry |
| Vehicle Registration Code | MA Standard Plate |
| National Currency (ISO 4217) | Moroccan Dirham (MAD, DH / د.م.) 100 Centimes |
| Mains Electricity Standard | 230 V (±10%), 50 Hz ONEE Standard |
| Electrical Plug Sockets | Type C (Europlug) & Type E (French socket pin) 16 A / 230 V |
| Road Traffic Driving Side | Right-Hand Traffic (RHT / LHD) Code de la Route |
| Primary Measurement System | Metric (SI) IMANOR Standard |
| Standard Office Paper Format | NM ISO 216 A4 (210 × 297 mm) Standard |
| Consolidated Emergency Number | 19 (Police) / 15 (Protection Civile Fire & Ambulance) / 177 (Gendarmerie) Direct Service Dispatch |
| Postal Code Regex / Format | 5 Digits (NNNNN, e.g. 10000 Rabat, 20000 Casablanca) Barid Al-Maghrib |
| Primary Time Zone | UTC+1 (Permanent standard, adjusted to UTC+0 during Ramadan) Ramadan time shift |
Electrical Grid, Voltage & Plug Compatibility
- Nominal Grid Parameters: Operates on a single-phase standard of 230 V (±10%), 50 Hz.
- Plug & Socket Hardware: Type C (Europlug) & Type E (French socket pin). Uses European standard Type C (ungrounded 2.5 A Europlug) and Type F (grounded 16 A Schuko) or Type E sockets.
- International Traveler Guidance: Devices operating on 100–240 V (smartphones, laptops) require only a mechanical pin adapter. Single-voltage appliances from differing voltage regions require a certified step-down/step-up power transformer.
Telecommunications, Dialing & Emergency Dispatch
- International Dialing: The country calling code is +212. Outbound international calls from within the country require dial prefix 00 followed by the destination country code.
- Emergency Dispatch: Consolidated emergency services are reached at 19 (Police) / 15 (Protection Civile Fire & Ambulance) / 177 (Gendarmerie). Calls are automatically routed to local public safety answering points with emergency vehicle dispatch.
Transportation, Driving Standards & Road Regulations
- Traffic Flow: Road traffic drives on the right (RHT) with Left-Hand Drive (LHD) vehicles.
- Standard Speed Limits: General regulatory speed limits default to 50 km/h (31 mph) in built-up urban and residential zones, 80–100 km/h (50–62 mph) on undivided rural roads, and 110–130 km/h (68–81 mph) on grade-separated divided motorways/expressways (unless lower local limits are posted).
- Safety Requirements: Mandatory seatbelt compliance for all occupants, zero-distraction handheld mobile phone bans while driving, and mandatory in-vehicle warning triangles.
Commerce, Currency & Document Standards
- Official Currency: Legal tender is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD, DH / د.م.).
- Document & Paper Standards: Standard office printing, official government gazettes, and legal filings strictly utilize NM ISO 216 A4 (210 × 297 mm). Standard business correspondence pairs with standard business envelopes.
- National Time Zone: Regulated under UTC+1 (Permanent standard, adjusted to UTC+0 during Ramadan).
Postal Addressing & Administrative Divisions
- Postal Architecture: Postal delivery utilizes 5 Digits (NNNNN, e.g. 10000 Rabat, 20000 Casablanca).
- Standard Address Format: Structured in standardized hierarchy: Recipient Name → Street Address / Building Unit → Postal Code + City/Town → Province/State → Kingdom of Morocco.