Morocco

المغرب

Location

General information

 

  • Government:  Constitutional monarchy
  • Capital: Rabat
  • Largest City: Casablanca
  • Area: 710,850 Km²
  • Coastline: 1,835 Km

Demographics

  • Population: 33,250,000 (2014 estimate)
  • Ethnic groups:
    • Arab-Berber 99,1%
    • Other 0,9%
  • Languages:
    • Arabic (Official)
    • Berber dialects
    • French- Business & Government
  • Religions:
    • Islam 98,9%
    • Christianity 0,9%
    • Judaism 0,2%

 

Politics

  • Morocco is a constitutional monarchy with an elected parliament
  • The King of Morocco holds vast executive and legislative powers, especially over the military, foreign policy and religious affairs
  • Elections are a joke
  • Freedom of speech is a concept

Tourism

  • Tourism is one of the most important sectors in Moroccan economy
  • Natural landscapes are quiet appealing
  • Ancient Medinas are a delight
  • Spending a night in a traditional tent in Merzouga is a must

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Morocco

By Yassine Al Harek

Morocco

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