Morocco is a country in North Africa, Africa with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Morocco that most people don't 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.
Morocco is the only African country with coastlines on both the Atlantic and Mediterranean.
The University of al-Qarawiyyin in Fez, founded in 859 AD, is the world's oldest university.
Morocco is the world's largest exporter of phosphates.
The Sahara Desert covers most of southern Morocco.
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.
Morocco is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
The world's largest car-free urban area and a living medieval city, UNESCO listed
The golden dunes of Erg Chebbi rise 150m near Merzouga at the Algerian border
A dreamlike Cubist garden in Marrakech, painted in legendary cobalt blue
The world's 7th largest mosque, built dramatically over the Atlantic Ocean
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.
The capital of Morocco is Rabat.
Morocco has a population of approximately 37.5M.
The official languages of Morocco are Arabic / Berber.
Morocco gained independence in 1956.
Morocco uses the Dirham (MAD).