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Current Date And Time In al-'Ara'ish, Morocco

Sunday, 26 July 2026
04:51:33 WEST
Currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)

✈️ al-'Ara'ish, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco - Travel Information


Plan your trip to al-'Ara'ish, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in al-'Ara'ish.

Why It Matters: Arriving in al-'Ara'ish with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching al-'Ara'ish — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Morocco, which includes al-'Ara'ish, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Morocco before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Morocco's time zone +00:00, country calling code +212 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .MA. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in al-'Ara'ish.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+00:00
📞 Country Calling Code+212
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.MA

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Morocco — police 19, ambulance 15, fire brigade 177. Store these in your phone before you reach al-'Ara'ish. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in al-'Ara'ish.

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Police
19
🚑
Ambulance
15
🚒
Fire
177

📊 Morocco At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Morocco — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.683
Medium
👤
Life Expectancy
75.5
years
📚
Literacy Rate
64.3%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$4,153
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
9.0%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Morocco development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to al-'Ara'ish for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to al-'Ara'ish
International Airport • TNG
Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport
Tangier, MA
8
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — al-'Ara'ish's exact coordinates, or Tangier's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is al-'Ara'ish From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from al-'Ara'ish to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Paris (France)1,602 km996 mi~ 2h 38m
London (United Kingdom)1,809 km1,124 mi~ 2h 53m
New York (United States)5,829 km3,622 mi~ 7h 36m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)5,879 km3,653 mi~ 7h 40m
Toronto (Canada)6,146 km3,819 mi~ 7h 59m
Los Angeles (United States)9,555 km5,937 mi~ 11h 59m
Tokyo (Japan)11,306 km7,025 mi~ 14h 03m
Singapore (Singapore)11,677 km7,256 mi~ 14h 29m
Sydney (Australia)17,914 km11,131 mi~ 21h 49m
Auckland (New Zealand)19,883 km12,355 mi~ 24h 08m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for al-'Ara'ish, Morocco is set to Western European Summer Time (WEST) with a current offset of UTC +01:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in al-'Ara'ish requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneWestern European Summer Time (WEST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +01:00
📅 DST Observing StatusActive (Daylight Saving Time In Effect)
📅 DST Transition DatesObserved from March 29 (02:00) to October 25 (03:00).
🕒 Current Local Time4:51 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

💱 Money In al-'Ara'ish — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in al-'Ara'ish is the Moroccan dirham (MAD), written as د.م.. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
د.م. 9.37
MAD
€ 1 Euro
د.م. 10.66
MAD
£ 1 British Pound
د.م. 12.48
MAD
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
د.م. 6.54
MAD
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
د.م. 6.64
MAD

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In al-'Ara'ish

Knowing which languages are used in al-'Ara'ish helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
ArabicBerber

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to al-'Ara'ish. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Tangier (Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco)2 mi3 kmENE
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Boukhalef (Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco)4 mi7 kmWSW
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Gueznaia (Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco)5 mi8 kmSW
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Dar Chaoui (Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco)17 mi27 kmSSE
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Karia (Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco)20 mi33 kmSouth (S)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From al-'Ara'ish

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to al-'Ara'ish is the Colosseum (Italy), about 1,723 km away. Straight-line distances from al-'Ara'ish to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy1,723 km1,071 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan3,866 km2,402 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil7,621 km4,735 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India7,771 km4,829 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico8,050 km5,002 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru8,859 km5,505 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China9,675 km6,012 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

al-'Ara'ish shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima and Morocco. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, including major hub cities.
✈️ Morocco Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Morocco.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in al-'Ara'ish, Morocco runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/E socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for al-'Ara'ish and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in al-'Ara'ish.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
EType E: Two round pins + hole
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🧭 al-'Ara'ish's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for al-'Ara'ish

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to al-'Ara'ish. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in al-'Ara'ish — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in al-'Ara'ish

al-'Ara'ish keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Morocco. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near al-'Ara'ish

The closest airport to al-'Ara'ish is Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG), about 8 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling al-'Ara'ish From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving al-'Ara'ish needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in al-'Ara'ish gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond al-'Ara'ish

al-'Ara'ish rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from al-'Ara'ish — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About al-'Ara'ish

ℹ️ al-'Ara'ish OverviewSee the full profile of al-'Ara'ish — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 al-'Ara'ish MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near al-'Ara'ish for distance and direction.
💰 al-'Ara'ish CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To al-'Ara'ish

What side of the road do people drive on in al-'Ara'ish?

al-'Ara'ish, like the rest of Morocco, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does al-'Ara'ish use?

al-'Ara'ish runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/E sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in al-'Ara'ish?

In al-'Ara'ish, reach police on 19, ambulance on 15, fire brigade on 177. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to al-'Ara'ish?

Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG) is the nearest airport to al-'Ara'ish, about 8 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is al-'Ara'ish in, and does it observe daylight saving?

al-'Ara'ish runs on Western European Summer Time (UTC +00:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in al-'Ara'ish?

al-'Ara'ish shares the official and regional languages of Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima and Morocco — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in al-'Ara'ish?

No — al-'Ara'ish uses the Moroccan dirham (MAD), symbol د.م.. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full al-'Ara'ish currency page for live rates.