MARAfricaNorthern Africa36,828,330 people

Morocco Country Guide

Morocco · Coastal and city contrast

Morocco invites you to experience from the streets of Rabat, Coastal waters and regional rivers, and a culture shaped by Arabic and Berber. It’s the kind of place where geography, daily life, and local pride all feel closely connected.

🎉 Morocco cultural celebrations🍽️ Local africa specialties🌍 Coastal waters and regional rivers🌊 Waterside moments
The flag of Morocco features a green pentagram — a five-pointed linear star — centered on a red field.
Official name: Kingdom of Morocco
Capital: Rabat
Primary timezone: UTC±00:00 (UTC)
Population
36,828,330
Population rank #40 globally
Area
446,550 km²
Area rank #59 globally
Languages
Arabic, Berber
Currency
Moroccan dirham (MAD)
Symbol: د.م.

Overview

Morocco is located in Northern Africa, Africa. The country covers 446,550 km² and has a population of 36,828,330 people, making it a strong candidate for geography study, travel research, and comparative country analysis.

The main climate pattern is subtropical, with Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct usually standing out as the easiest months for travel planning. Morocco has an estimated population density of 82.5 people per square kilometer. That places it around #129 globally for density.

Morocco is part of Northern Africa within Africa. Travelers usually connect through Rabat and explore how local history, geography, and daily life intersect across cities and regional communities.

Travel Snapshot

Timezone and season
UTC±00:00 with best travel windows typically in Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct.
Airports and budget
Major airport data is not curated for this country yet. A typical daily travel budget is about $75.
Culture cues
Community events combining local food, music, and public gatherings.

Key Highlights

A quick scan of the cultural, geographic, and travel signals that make Morocco distinctive.

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Africa

First Impression

Morocco feels like a compact world of its own—part geography lesson, part cultural invitation, and full of regional character.

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Subtropical

Life by the Water

Morocco pairs its landscapes with a sense of arrival—ports, waterfronts, beaches, or lakeside scenes that shape daily life.

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2 languages

Voices & Identity

Listen for Arabic, Berber; language here is part of the country's personality.

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Local africa specialties

Taste the Country

Food is one of the fastest ways to connect with Morocco, whether that means Local africa specialties or simple dishes shared with family and friends.

Culture and daily life

Community events combining local food, music, and public gatherings.

  • Local africa specialties
  • Street food culture
  • Seasonal regional dishes
  • Rabat historic districts
  • Africa cultural landmarks
  • Coastal viewpoints

Reference facts

Continent: Africa
UN member: Yes
Phone code: +212
Top-level domain: .ma, المغرب.
Driving side: right
Start of week: monday
Official languages: Arabic, Berber
Map coordinates: 32.00°, -5.00°

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