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Proclamation of Independence

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🏪 What's open

  • Banks Closed
  • Government offices Closed
  • Schools Closed
  • Shops Varies
  • Restaurants Reduced
  • Public transit Reduced
  • Stock market Closed
  • Post office Closed

📣 Traveler notes

Morocco offers diverse attractions including souqs, mosques, coastal towns, and varied landscapes, from the High Atlas Mountains to the Sahara. It is accessible from major European cities.

  • Major holidays may cause local services and shops to operate with adjusted hours.
  • Ramadan (daytime fasting) can slow local activity.
  • Eid al-Fitr is a major holiday causing widespread closures and heavy travel.
  • Alcohol is available for tourist consumption during Ramadan, but Moroccans are restricted.

About this holiday

The Proclamation of Independence marks the call for full independence and the establishment of a constitutional government, initiated by Moroccan nationalists under Mohammed V Bin Yusuf. January 11 is an official national holiday.