Congratulation for passing your exam and I wish you lots of fun when you receive your callsign.
The Morse code requirement was dropped in Germany a couple of years ago. But there still is the option to take an exam as some countries would require an exam to issue guest licenses.
I agree that being a HAM is useful by itself. I took an exam last year. My callsign is DO1MLA. I do not have DX equippment right now but if you like we may try to get connection via Echolink (just send me a PM if you´re interested).