This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Morocco address formatting, postal code structures, and localization practices. It includes information on postal services, languages, time zones, and address validation standards across Morocco.
Address Format
Structure for standardized Morocco postal addresses.
- Organization
- SubPremisesLevel SubPremises
- SubBuilding Building
- PremisesType PremisesNumber Thoroughfare
- PostBoxType PostBoxNumber
- DependentLocality
- PostalCode Locality
- Country
Address Verification Data
Morocco postal addresses verification data.
| Available: | Yes |
| Does the country use Postal Codes: | Yes |
| PO Box Indicator: |
Boîte Postale |
| ISO-2-Code: | MA |
| ISO-3-Code: | MAR |
| Phonecode: | 212 |
Address Example
Example of standardized Morocco postal addresses.
Country Info
Full Country Name: Kingdom of Morocco
| Country Alpha-2 code |
MA |
|---|---|
| Country Alpha-3 code |
MAR |
| Numeric Code | 504 |
Timezone
Kingdom of Morocco Time Zone Details
| Time Zone | UTC | DST |
|---|---|---|
|
Western European Time |
UTC+0 | UTC+1 |
Official Language
Arabic and Berber (Amazigh) are the official languages. Moroccan Arabic (Darija) is widely spoken. French is commonly used in business, government, and education.
Fun Fact
- The total area of Morocco is about 446,550 sq km / 172,414 sq miles (excluding Western Sahara). (CIA World Factbook)
- Morocco has a coastline of approximately 1,835 km / 1,140 miles, along both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. (CIA World Factbook)
- Morocco gained independence in 1956 from France and Spain, remaining a constitutional monarchy. (CIA World Factbook)
- Natural hazards include earthquakes, droughts, and flooding, particularly in mountainous and coastal areas. (CIA World Factbook)
- Life expectancy averages around 75–76 years, with steady improvements in healthcare. (CIA World Factbook)
- The population is growing but gradually aging, with increasing urbanization. (CIA World Factbook)
- The terrain is diverse, including the Atlas Mountains, coastal plains, and parts of the Sahara Desert. (CIA World Factbook)
Name Conventions
Population Names
Moroccan names follow Arabic naming conventions with Berber and French influences:
[opt: titles] [given name] [father's name] [FAMILY NAME]
Examples:
- Sayyid Youssef Benali
- Amina El Fassi
- Dr. Youssef Benali et Prof. Amina El Fassi
- Monsieur le Docteur Youssef Benali et Madame la Professeure Amina El Fassi
Titles and honorifics include: Si/Sidi (Mr.), Lalla (Mrs./Ms.), Dr., Prof., and Eng., as well as religious titles such as: Sheikh and Faqih. Many families use "Ben" (son of) or "Bint" (daughter of) in traditional naming as surname prefixes. Middle names exist, but are not commonly used on official documents and IDs.
Organizational Names:
Moroccan business entities include:
- SARL (Société à Responsabilité Limitée – private limited company)
- SA (Société Anonyme – public company)
- SNC (Société en Nom Collectif – general partnership)
Businesses are registered with the Office Marocain de la Propriété Industrielle et Commerciale (OMPIC).
