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Kingdom of Morocco
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About Morocco

Morocco sits at the north-western corner of Africa, with coastlines on the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, the Atlas mountains running through its heart and the Sahara to the south. Its identity is layered: Amazigh roots, Arab and Islamic traditions, Andalusian memory, African depth and a modern outward-looking society.

Official name
Kingdom of Morocco (al-Mamlaka al-Maghribiyya)
Capital
Rabat
Largest city
Casablanca
Government
Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Head of state
King Mohammed VI
Population
36.8 million (HCP 2024 census, preliminary; verify against final results)
Official languages
Arabic and Amazigh (Tamazight)
Other widely used languages
Moroccan Arabic (Darija), French, Spanish, English
Currency
Moroccan dirham (MAD)
Calling code
+212
Internet domain
.ma
Time zone
UTC+1 (Africa/Casablanca); UTC+0 during Ramadan
Driving side
Right
Flag
A red field with a green five-pointed star (pentagram) at the centre
Independence
2 March 1956 (from France)

A country of crossroads

For centuries Morocco has been a meeting point between Africa and Europe, the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, the Sahara and the sea. Its cities were shaped by dynasties such as the Idrisids, Almoravids, Almohads, Marinids, Saadians and Alaouites.

Today, ancient medinas sit beside modern boulevards, high-speed trains link Atlantic cities, and a young population continues to shape the country's culture and economy.

Regions and cities

Morocco is divided into 12 regions. Casablanca is the economic hub, Rabat the political capital, Fes and Meknes the imperial and cultural cities, Marrakech the best-known tourist destination, and Tangier the gateway to Europe.

  • Explore all 12 regions in the regional guide
  • Browse more than 40 cities in the city directory

A note on data

Statistics on this site come from official sources such as the High Commission for Planning (HCP). Figures that have not been confirmed against the latest releases are marked as pending verification.