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Morocco

Kingdom of Morocco

Africa · Northern Africa

Capital
Rabat
Population
36.0M
Area
446,550 km²
Region
Northern Africa
Languages
Arabic, Berber
Currency
Moroccan dirham (د.م.)

Location on the World Map

Morocco
Africa · Northern Africa
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ContinentAfrica · Northern Africa
Neighbouring countries (3)

Famous Personality

Ibn Battuta

explorer

He was one of history's greatest travelers, journeying across Africa, Asia, and Europe in the 14th century.

Local Delicacy

Tagine

This signature Moroccan stew is slowly cooked with meat, vegetables, and aromatic spices.

National Symbols

National animalBarbary lion
National birdMoussier's redstart

Famous Landmark & Geography

Koutoubia Mosque, a famous landmark of Morocco

Koutoubia Mosque

This famous Marrakesh mosque is a defining symbol of Moroccan architecture.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropWheat

Wheat is Morocco's most extensively cultivated staple cereal and a cornerstone of its agriculture.

Most grown fruitOrange

Oranges are one of Morocco's flagship fruit crops and a major export from its citrus sector.

Major Cities

Casablanca Rabat Fes Marrakesh Tangier

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Toubkal4,167 m
2Ouanoukrim4,089 m
3M'Goun4,071 m
4Jbel Ayachi3,747 m

Major Airports

Mohammed V International Airport · Casablanca
IATA CMNICAO GMMN
Marrakesh Menara Airport · Marrakesh
IATA RAKICAO GMMX
Agadir–Al Massira Airport · Agadir
IATA AGAICAO GMAD
Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport · Tangier
IATA TNGICAO GMTT

Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Bendir

Bendir is a frame drum central to Moroccan folk, devotional and popular music.

2
Oud

Oud is a major melodic instrument in Moroccan Andalusi and urban classical traditions.

3
Guembri

Guembri is the signature bass lute of Gnawa music in Morocco.

4
Qraqeb

Qraqeb are metal castanets essential to the driving rhythms of Gnawa performance.

5
Ney

Ney appears in Moroccan classical and spiritual music with deep regional resonance.

Major Rivers

Sebou Oum Er-Rbia Moulouya Draa

Bordering Countries

AlgeriaWestern SaharaSpain

Traditional Dress

Local people in the traditional dress of Morocco

Traditional Moroccan attire