Morocco
Capital
Rabat
Population
~37.1 million
Currency
Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Arabic, Berber
- Religion
- Islam
- Climate
- Mediterranean along the coast, arid in the interior
Culture & History
Known for: the Atlas Mountains, the Sahara Desert, imperial cities, and souks
Also famous for: Marrakech, Casablanca, and mint tea
Food: Tagine
Brief History
Ancient civilization; part of the Islamic world; French and Spanish protectorate; independent kingdom