Morocco, a North African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, is distinguished by its Berber, Arabian and European cultural influences. Marrakesh’s medina, a mazelike medieval quarter, offers entertainment in its Djemaa el-Fna square and souks (marketplaces) selling ceramics, jewelry and metal lanterns. The capital Rabat’s Kasbah of the Udayas is a 12th-century royal fort overlooking the water.
Languages: Arabic (official), Berber dialects, French often the language of business, government, and diplomacy
Ethnic Groups: Arab-Berber 99%, other 1%
Belief Systems: Muslim 98.7%, Christian 1.1%, Jewish 0.2%
Demographics:
Population: 33.3 million people (World Rank: 40th) (2014 estimate)
Population Density: 193 people/mi^2 (People per Square Mile) (World Rank: 135th) (2014 estimate)
Population Growth: 1 %/yr (World Rank: 130th) (2013 estimate)
Life Expectancy: 70.9 years (World Rank: 147th) (2013 estimate)
Median Age: 26.2 years (World Rank: 101st) (2010 estimate)
Sites for More Information:
Map of Morocco
Worldatlas.com
Country Profile for Morocco
United Nations
Morocco
Wikipedia.org
Current News in Morocco
AllAfrica.com
Morocco - Facts and Information 2
Encyclopedia.com
Morocco - Facts and Information 3
World Factbook
Culture and Tourism:
Traveling to Morocco 1
Comprehensive travel information from africaguide.com
Travel Guide for Morocco
Wikitravel Entry for Morocco
Language Resources:
Arabic alphabet, pronunciation and language
Omniglot.com
Learn Arabic Online
Mylanguages.org
Government Related:
Embassy of Morocco
in Washington D.C.
Government Websites of Morocco
by Gunnar Anzinger
