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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.

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✈️ 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
Budget
vs global average
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Visa
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

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📍 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

Algeria
Algeria
Algiers
Mauritania
Mauritania
Nouakchott
Spain
Spain
Madrid

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Morocco

What is the capital of Morocco?

The capital of Morocco is Rabat.

What continent is Morocco in?

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

What currency does Morocco use?

Morocco uses the Dirham (MAD). The international calling code is +212.

What is the GDP of Morocco?

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

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