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Morocco

المغرب
Capital
Rabat
Population
37.5M
Area
446,550 km²
Language
Arabic / Berber

Morocco is a country in North Africa, Africa. Its capital is Rabat, with a population of approximately 37.5M and a total area of 446,550 km². The official languages are Arabic / Berber and the currency is the Dirham (MAD).

📊 Quick Facts about Morocco

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Population
37.5M
total residents
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Total Area
446,550 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
84/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$134B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$3,580
per person
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Currency
Dirham (MAD)
legal tender
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Language(s)
Arabic / Berber
official
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Coastline
1,835 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC+1
UTC offset
🎂
Independence
1956
established
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Local Time in Rabat

Morocco covers an area of 446,550 km² with a population density of 84/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $134B ($3,580 per capita) and gained independence in 1956. It has a coastline of 1,835 km.

Did You Know?

The University of al-Qarawiyyin in Fez, founded in 859 CE, is the world's oldest continuously operating university — predating Oxford by over 200 years. Morocco is the only African country with both Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines.

💡 Interesting Facts about Morocco

  1. Morocco is the only African country with coastlines on both the Atlantic and Mediterranean.
  2. The University of al-Qarawiyyin in Fez, founded in 859 AD, is the world's oldest university.
  3. Morocco is the world's largest exporter of phosphates.
  4. The Sahara Desert covers most of southern Morocco.

✈️ Travel Information for Morocco

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Best Time to Visit
March–May, September–November
Mediterranean north, desert south
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Cost of Travel
💚 Low Budget
Budget — compared to global average
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Meal Cost
$3–8
average restaurant meal
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Hotel Cost
$25–70
per night
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Visa
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
entry requirements
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Plug Type
Type C/E, 220V
electrical standard
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Driving Side
Right
side of the road

⚠️ Travel information is approximate and may change. Always verify visa requirements, entry rules and travel advisories with official government sources before travelling.

📍 Morocco on the Map

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📍 Fez Medina, Morocco

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🏆 Morocco World Rankings

1st
African Tourism
Most visited country in Africa
1st
Argan Oil
World's sole commercial argan oil producer
1st
Phosphate
World's largest known phosphate reserves
1st
Oldest University
Home to world's oldest operating university (859 AD)

🏛 Must-See Places in Morocco

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Medina of Fez

The world's largest car-free urban area and a living medieval city, UNESCO listed

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Sahara Desert Dunes

The golden dunes of Erg Chebbi rise 150m near Merzouga at the Algerian border

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Majorelle Garden

A dreamlike Cubist garden in Marrakech, painted in legendary cobalt blue

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Hassan II Mosque

The world's 7th largest mosque, built dramatically over the Atlantic Ocean

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🗺️ Countries Bordering Morocco

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Algeria
Algiers
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Mauritania
Nouakchott

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Morocco

What is the capital of Morocco?

The capital of Morocco is Rabat.

What language is spoken in Morocco?

The official language(s) of Morocco are Arabic / Berber.

What is the population of Morocco?

The population of Morocco is approximately 37.5M.

What currency does Morocco use?

Morocco uses the Dirham (MAD).

What continent is Morocco in?

Morocco is located in Africa, in the North Africa region.

What is the GDP of Morocco?

Morocco has a GDP of $134B, with a GDP per capita of $3,580.

What is the best time to visit Morocco?

The best time to visit Morocco is March–May, September–November. The climate is Mediterranean north, desert south.

Do I need a visa for Morocco?

Visa-free for most Western nationalities

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