Morocco's economy

Morocco's economic strength ranks fifth in Africa and second in Maghreb; Morocco began to carry out economic reform in 1983, implemented enterprise privatization and trade liberalization, devoted itself to optimizing economic structure, strengthening infrastructure construction and improving investment environment, and achieved certain results. At the same time, Morocco will follow the example of Estonia and China, open its coastal areas and build port cities such as Tangier and Casablanca by virtue of its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. By 20 12, Tangier will become the largest port in Africa. Mining is a pillar industry in Morocco, and the export of mineral products accounts for 30% of all exports. In 2004, Mozambique signed the Agadir Agreement with Tunisia, Egypt and Jordan, announcing the establishment of a four-nation free trade zone. In the same year, Mozambique signed bilateral free trade agreements with the United States and Turkey respectively.

Main economic data in 20 10:

Gross domestic product: $92.3 billion

Per capita GDP: $2,868

Economic growth rate: 5.5%

Inflation rate: 4.5%

Unemployment rate: 9%

Currency name: Dilham (Dilham)

Average exchange rate: 1 USD =8. 1924 dirhams.

Total foreign trade: US$ 46.2 billion, including imports of US$ 3 16 billion and exports of US$ 0.4 billion. The agricultural population accounts for 50% of the country's total population, with 9.256 million hectares of arable land. Agricultural output value accounts for 20% of GDP, and agricultural exports account for 30% of total export revenue. The main crops are wheat, barley, corn, fruits and vegetables. Agriculture depends on the weather for food, and the weather fluctuates greatly. In 2004, the grain output was 8.55 million tons. Animal husbandry is relatively developed, mainly raising cattle, sheep, chickens and camels. In 2004, the number of livestock reached 24.44 million, an increase of 4.4% over the previous year.

The fishery resources are extremely rich, and the export of sardines ranks first in the world, making it the largest fish producer in Africa. At present, there are 2609 offshore fishing boats, 500 offshore fishing boats and thousands of small boats. There are 500,000 employees. In order to protect fishery resources, the fishing moratorium was extended to eight months, and the output decreased for three consecutive years. In 2004, the catch was 892,000 tons, with an output value of 450 million dollars. Among them, the output of sardines is 758,000 tons. Total fiscal revenue in 2007: US$ 20.4 billion (including tax revenue of US$ 654.38+08.3 billion and privatization revenue of US$ 550 million); Fiscal expenditure: US$ 20.6 billion (of which US$ 5.2 billion is used to repay public debt).

At the end of 2007, foreign exchange reserves were about $23.7 billion; Foreign debt of 5.8 billion US dollars; Remittance of $6.7 billion; Foreign direct investment and private loans are close to $4.4 billion. Islam is the national religion of Morocco. More than 99% of the residents believe in Islam, mainly Sunnis; The rest believe in Christianity and Judaism.

Photo: Hassan II Mosque (Casablanca) National Day (King Ascension Day):1July 30, 999

Independence Day:1March 2, 956

Declaration of Independence Day: 65438+1October 1 1

Labor Day: May 1, and the return day of EDDAHAB WADI is August 14.

King and People's Revolution Day: August 20th.

King's birthday on Youth Day: August 2 1.

Green March Festival:165438+1October 6th.

Independence Day: 165438+ 10/0/8 (1956)

Hijri festivals: Hijri New Year, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and Prophet's birthday (Hijri festivals are calculated according to Hijri and vary from year to year).

Every year around August is the holiday period in Mozambique, and employees of public departments and enterprises such as the Mozambican government will take vacations one after another. marriage customs

The wedding will last for three days. On the first day, the man will give the bride price to the woman, and the next day is the day when the woman thanks the man. Only on the third day, the woman can officially enter the bridal chamber after taking seven baths.

Color preference

Moroccans like green and red, and red is the main color of their national flag.

Dress habits

In Morocco, there are obvious differences in clothing between urban and rural areas. Women in the city often wear white and gray robes. Rural women sing in white or black cloaks. Moroccans often use a wide hijab as a headdress to cover their faces when necessary.

Meeting etiquette

Moroccans are very knowledgeable about their guests and usually hug and shake hands. Moroccan women often curtsy when meeting guests.

Main taboo

Because of their religious beliefs, Moroccans don't eat pork, drink alcohol and rarely smoke. Slippers are not allowed to enter the house without the owner's permission. Half of the guests were invited to have tea three times, and it would be considered impolite if the guests refused. They are as jealous as westerners 13. They are jealous of white and think that white symbolizes poverty. In Morocco, people are afraid to ask privacy such as age, income and feelings when they meet and talk.