Government departments work on a five-day schedule. There is no exit tax for domestic or international departures. Public Holidays Civil life is regulated by the Gregorian calendar. As opposed to other Muslim countries, the weekend consists of Saturday and Sunday. Friday is not a public holiday, but civil and public service offices extend their lunch break to allow the faithful to attend prayers.
Religious life follows the Muslim calendar.
It began on 16th July 622, the day Mahomet left Mecca to live in Medina where he gained many more followers. The Hegiran year, a lunar year, is made up of 12 months, but is shorter than the solar year. The month of Ramadan and the major religious festivals vary according to the Gregorian calendar. To obtain dates, ask for information at the Moroccan National Tourist Office. No vaccination certificate is required for visitors coming from Europe or America.