Morocco

Morocco is a North African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It is distinguished by its Berber, Arabian, and European cultural influences. Morocco is close to Europe and attracts visitors to its beaches, it has an excellent road and rail infrastructure that links the major cities and tourist destinations with ports and cities with international airports. This fascinating country is a merging of the African and Arab worlds and is steeped in age-old customs.

It is also a land of many festivals and holidays. Morocco has a good number of tourist attractions which includes Meknes(The Ninth Century Medina), Asilah(Sandy Beaches And Prolonged City Walls), High Atlas(Paradise For Trekkers), Essaouira (Mogador), Chefchaouen, Sahara Desert (Glance Sunset Over Dunes), Rabat, Casablanca, Ouarzazate (Arid Desert Sights), Marrakech (Bustling City With A Large Medina), Tinghir (Morocco’s Crown Jewel), Agadir (Thriving Seaside Resort Town), Fez (The Old Maghreb City), Oudaias Kasbah (Nation’s Most Picturesque Region), Tangier, Dades Valley, Aït Ben Haddou (Ancient Ruins), Rose Valley (Fragrance All Around), and Dakhla.

Good to Know

Here are some quick facts about Morocco

Region

North Africa

Capital

Rabat

Climate

In general Morocco has a tropical climate, with temperatures reaching as high as 35°C (95°F) and as low as 5°C (41°F) in the Sahara. The coast has a warm, Mediterranean climate tempered on the eastern coast by southwest trade winds whilst inland areas have a hotter, drier, continental climate.

Area

274,461 sq miles (710,850 sq km)

Languages Spoken

Standard Arabic, Standard Berber, and French

Population

As of November 2022, Morocco’s population was pegged at 37,932,074

Currency

Moroccan Dirham

Religion

98.9% Islam, 0.9% Christians, 0.2% Judaism.

Type of Government

Parliamentary constitutional monarchy