Morocco
Description of Morocco
Morocco is the Atlantic Ocean in the west, the Mediterranean Sea in the north and beautiful golden beaches. Nature has made Morocco one of the most beautiful countries in the world with its four mountain ranges with waterfalls and permanent snow on the peaks, centennial pine forests at the foot, vast plains covered with tangerine and orange trees, rivers flowing along the edge of the desert and the gorges of the mountains. Morocco is a holiday for everyone.
Vegetation has a Mediterranean character. The Atlantic coast is known for cork oak forests; the mountains - for holly oaks and giant cedars. On the dry southern slopes, are Berber thujas and junipers; on the plains - steppes with dwarf palms; and along springs and rivers - oases with date palms.
The length of the Mediterranean coast is about 450 km. There are many coves and rocky headlands. The coastal line of the Atlantic Ocean is more than 1,300 km. One-third of the country is occupied by the Atlas Mountains, where the highest peak of North Africa, Toubkal (4,165 m), is situated. To the south of these mountains, are desert plains of the Sahara, including the islands of green oases.
Morocco has a rich history. In the XII century B.C., the coast of the country was colonized by the Phoenicians. Later it belonged to Carthage, and from 1st century B.C. - to the Roman Empire. Morocco was ruled by the Vandals, Byzantines, and since VII century was part of the Arab Caliphate. In the XI century, the southern part of Morocco was the Berber Almoravid dynasty - the most powerful state at the time. The period is known for the flourishing of Morocco. These years were founded such cities as Marrakech, Meknes, and Fez.
Some facts about Morocco
Population of country |
31,627,428 people |
Area of Morocco |
446,550 sq. kilometers |
Located on the continent |
Africa (AF) |
Capital of Morocco |
Rabat |
Currency at Morocco |
Dirham (MAD) |
Domain Zone |
.ma |
Phone country code |
212 |
FIPS code of Morocco |
MO |
Gallery of Morocco
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More information about Morocco
Climate of Morocco:
- Mediterranean, becoming more extreme in the interior
Terrain of Morocco:
- northern coast and interior are mountainous with large areas of bordering plateaus, intermontane valleys, and rich coastal plains
Morocco also has such useful resources as: phosphates, iron ore, manganese, lead, zinc, fish, salt.
Top cities of Morocco
№ |
City Name |
Population |
State |
Coordinates |
1 |
Casablanca |
3,144,909 people |
Region du Grand Casablanca |
33.59278 x -7.61916 |
2 |
Rabat |
1,655,753 people |
Region de Rabat-Sale-Zemmour-Zaer |
34.01325 x -6.83255 |
3 |
Fes |
964,891 people |
Region de Fes-Boulemane |
34.03715 x -4.9998 |
4 |
Sale |
903,485 people |
Region de Rabat-Sale-Zemmour-Zaer |
34.03892 x -6.8166 |
5 |
Marrakech |
839,296 people |
Region de Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz |
31.63148 x -8.00828 |
6 |
Agadir |
698,310 people |
Region de Souss-Massa-Draa |
30.42018 x -9.59815 |
7 |
Tangier |
688,356 people |
Region de Tanger-Tetouan |
35.78058 x -5.81365 |
8 |
Meknes |
545,705 people |
Region de Meknes-Tafilalet |
33.89352 x -5.54727 |
9 |
Oujda |
405,253 people |
Region de l' Oriental |
34.68052 x -1.90764 |
10 |
Kenitra |
366,570 people |
Region de Gharb-Chrarda-Beni Hssen |
34.26101 x -6.5802 |
11 |
Tetouan |
326,261 people |
Region de Tanger-Tetouan |
35.57109 x -5.37242 |
12 |
Safi |
288,163 people |
Region de Doukkala-Abda |
32.29939 x -9.23718 |
13 |
Mohammedia |
187,708 people |
Region du Grand Casablanca |
33.70659 x -7.39442 |
14 |
Khouribga |
167,673 people |
Region de Chaouia-Ouardigha |
32.88108 x -6.9063 |
15 |
Beni Mellal |
166,399 people |
Region de Tadla-Azilal |
32.33725 x -6.34984 |
16 |
El Jadida |
147,549 people |
Region de Doukkala-Abda |
33.25492 x -8.50602 |
17 |
Taza |
141,890 people |
Region de Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate |
34.21 x -4.01 |
18 |
Nador |
129,260 people |
Region de l' Oriental |
35.17404 x -2.92866 |
19 |
Settat |
119,082 people |
Region de Chaouia-Ouardigha |
33.0007 x -7.62035 |
20 |
Larache |
109,294 people |
Region de Tanger-Tetouan |
35.19321 x -6.15572 |
21 |
Ksar el Kebir |
108,753 people |
Region de Tanger-Tetouan |
35.00174 x -5.90534 |
22 |
Khemisset |
106,991 people |
Region de Rabat-Sale-Zemmour-Zaer |
33.82404 x -6.06627 |
23 |
Guelmim |
98,229 people |
Region de Guelmim-Es Smara |
28.98696 x -10.05738 |
24 |
Berrechid |
93,954 people |
Region de Chaouia-Ouardigha |
33.26553 x -7.58754 |
25 |
Oued Zem |
84,910 people |
Region de Chaouia-Ouardigha |
32.8627 x -6.57359 |
26 |
Fkih Ben Salah |
84,072 people |
Region de Tadla-Azilal |
32.50093 x -6.69062 |
27 |
Taourirt |
82,518 people |
Region de l' Oriental |
34.4073 x -2.89732 |
28 |
Berkane |
80,721 people |
Region de l' Oriental |
34.92 x -2.32 |
29 |
Sidi Slimane |
79,437 people |
Region de Gharb-Chrarda-Beni Hssen |
34.26478 x -5.92598 |
30 |
Sidi Qacem |
74,755 people |
Region de Gharb-Chrarda-Beni Hssen |
34.22149 x -5.70775 |
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