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).
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.
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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The capital of Morocco is Rabat.
The official language(s) of Morocco are Arabic / Berber.
The population of Morocco is approximately 37.5M.
Morocco uses the Dirham (MAD).
Morocco is located in Africa, in the North Africa region.
Morocco has a GDP of $134B, with a GDP per capita of $3,580.
The best time to visit Morocco is March–May, September–November. The climate is Mediterranean north, desert south.
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
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