Northern Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Mauritania.
In 788, about a century after the Arab conquest of North Africa, a series of Muslim dynasties began to rule in Morocco. In the 16th century, the Sa'ad ...
Longitude: -5
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Morocco:
6,433.661 km
Terrain:
Mountainous northern coast (Rif Mountains) and interior (Atlas Mountains) bordered by large plateaus with intermontane valleys, and fertile coastal plains; the south is mostly low, flat desert with large areas of rocky or sandy surfaces .
Natural Resources:
Phosphates, iron ore, manganese, lead, zinc, fish, salt.
Industries:
Automotive parts, phosphate mining and processing, aerospace, food processing, leather goods, textiles, construction, energy, tourism.
Population: 37,387,585
The highest population density is found along the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts; a number of densely populated agglomerations are found scattered through the Atlas Mountains.
Area: 446,550 km2
slightly larger than twice the size of California
Strategic location along Strait of Gibraltar; the only African nation to have both Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines; the waters off the Atlantic coast are particularly rich fishing areas.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| ara | Arabic |
| ber | Berber |
Arabic (official), Tamazight languages (Tamazight (official), Tachelhit, Tarifit), French (often the language of business, government, and diplomacy)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| MAD | Moroccan dirham | د.م. |
Capital City: Rabat
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 4:39 pm (GMT+01:00)
Visiting Morocco
You're in for a treat! Morocco is a fascinating place to explore, especially from March to May, September to November. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Stunning landscapes from deserts to mountains
- Vibrant markets and souks
- High levels of poverty in certain areas
- Occasional political protests
- Language barrier in rural areas
- 3MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Moroccan cuisine features spices, lamb, and couscous.
- Popular dishes include tagine and pastilla.
- Freshly baked bread and mint tea are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the medina of Marrakech
- Explore the Sahara Desert
- Relax in the coastal city of Essaouira
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