Morocco Map

Description: This map shows governmental boundaries of countries; regions, region capital cities, and major cities and towns in Morocco.

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Morocco (officially the Kingdom of Morocco) occupies the northwestern corner of Africa, spanning an area of 172,410 square miles (446,550 square kilometers). The country borders Algeria to the east, Western Sahara to the south, the Mediterranean Sea to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The strategic Gibraltar Strait separates Morocco from Spain by just 8.7 miles (14 kilometers).

The population of Morocco reaches approximately 37.5 million people (2024), with about 99% identifying as Arab-Berber. Rabat serves as the capital city, while Casablanca stands as the largest metropolitan area and economic center with 3.4 million inhabitants. Other major cities include Fez, Marrakesh, Tangier, and Agadir.

Morocco maintains a diverse economy with key sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, mining, and tourism. The country leads global phosphate production and export, controlling about 75% of the world's reserves. The agricultural sector employs roughly 39% of the workforce and contributes 14% of the GDP. Manufacturing focuses on textiles, automotive parts, and food processing. The nation has made significant investments in renewable energy, particularly solar and wind power projects.

The geography encompasses four distinct regions: the Rif Mountains in the north, the Atlas Mountains through the center, the Atlantic coastal plains, and the Sahara Desert in the south. The highest peak, Jebel Toubkal, reaches 13,671 feet (4,167 meters). The climate varies from Mediterranean in the north to arid in the interior and south.

Tourism represents a vital economic pillar, with Morocco attracting over 13 million visitors annually before the global pandemic. Major attractions include the Medina of Fez, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring the world's largest car-free urban area; the bustling Djemaa el-Fna square in Marrakesh; and the blue-painted streets of Chefchaouen. The Sahara Desert draws adventure tourists for camel treks and camping, while the coastal cities offer modern beach resorts.

The nation's infrastructure includes modern highways, a high-speed rail system connecting major cities, and significant port facilities in Tangier and Casablanca. Morocco has implemented extensive economic reforms since the 2000s, establishing free trade agreements with the United States, European Union, and several African nations. The country actively promotes foreign investment and maintains relatively stable economic growth compared to its regional neighbors.

The Facts:

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Capital:	Rabat
Area:	172,410 sq mi (446,550 sq km)
Population:	~ 37,493,183 (2024 estimate)
Official language:	Arabic, Tamazight
Religion:	99.7% - Islam (official) 0.3% - Others
Ethnic groups:	65% - Arabs 35% - Berbers
Currency:	Moroccan dirham (MAD)
Driving side:	Right
Calling code:	+212
Internet TLD:	.ma
Time zone:	UTC +1 UTC+0 (during Ramadan)
Gross domestic product (PPP) (2024 estimate):	$396.685 billion (Total) $10,615 (Per capita)
Gross domestic product (nominal) (2024 estimate):	$157.087 billion (Total) $4,203 (Per capita)
Official government website:	www.maroc.ma

Google Map of Morocco

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List of Largest Cities in Morocco

City	Population	Region
Casablanca	3,359,818	Casablanca-Settat
Fez	1,112,072	Fès-Meknès
Tangier	947,952	Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
Marrakesh	928,850	Marrakesh-Safi
Salé	890,403	Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
Meknes	632,079	Fès-Meknès
Rabat	577,827	Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
Oujda	494,252	Oriental
Kenitra	431,282	Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
Agadir	421,844	Souss-Massa
Tetouan	380,787	Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
Temara	313,510	Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
Safi	308,508	Marrakesh-Safi
Mohammedia	208,612	Casablanca-Settat
Khouribga	196,196	Béni Mellal-Khénifra
El Jadida	194,934	Casablanca-Settat
Beni Mellal	192,676	Béni Mellal-Khénifra
Aït Melloul	171,847	Souss-Massa
Nador	161,726	Oriental
Dar Bouazza	151,373	Casablanca-Settat
Taza	148,456	Fès-Meknès
Settat	142,250	Casablanca-Settat
Berrechid	136,634	Casablanca-Settat
Khemisset	131,542	Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
Inezgane	130,333	Souss-Massa
Ksar El Kebir	126,617	Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
Larache	125,008	Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
Guelmim	118,318	Guelmim-Oued Noun
Khenifra	117,510	Béni Mellal-Khénifra
Berkane	109,237	Oriental
Taourirt	103,398	Oriental
Bouskoura	103,026	Casablanca-Settat
Fquih Ben Salah	102,019	Béni Mellal-Khénifra
Dcheira El Jihadia	100,336	Souss-Massa
Oued Zem	95,267	Béni Mellal-Khénifra
El Kelaa Des Sraghna	95,224	Marrakesh-Safi
Sidi Slimane	92,989	Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
Errachidia	92,374	Drâa-Tafilalet
Guercif	90,880	Oriental
Oulad Teima	89,387	Souss-Massa
Ben Guerir	88,626	Marrakesh-Safi
Tifelt	86,709	Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
Lqliaa	83,235	Souss-Massa
Taroudant	80,149	Souss-Massa
Sefrou	79,887	Fès-Meknès
Essaouira	77,966	Marrakesh-Safi
Fnideq	77,436	Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
Sidi Kacem	75,672	Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
Tiznit	74,699	Souss-Massa
Tan-Tan	73,209	Guelmim-Oued Noun
Ouarzazate	71,067	Drâa-Tafilalet
Souk El Arbaa	69,265	Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
Youssoufia	67,628	Marrakesh-Safi
Lahraouyine	64,821	Casablanca-Settat
Martil	64,355	Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
Ain Harrouda	62,420	Casablanca-Settat
Suq as-Sabt Awlad an-Nama	60,076	Béni Mellal-Khénifra
Skhirat	59,775	Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
Ouazzane	59,606	Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
Benslimane	57,101	Casablanca-Settat
Al Hoceima	56,716	Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
Beni Ansar	56,582	Oriental
M'diq	56,227	Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
Sidi Bennour	55,815	Casablanca-Settat
Midelt	55,304	Drâa-Tafilalet
Azrou	54,350	Fès-Meknès
Drargua	50,946	Souss-Massa

Regions of Morocco

List of Regions of Morocco

Region	Capital	Area	Population
Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima	Tangier	5,826 sq mi (15,090 sq km)	3,556,729
L'Oriental	Oujda	34,798 sq mi (90,127 sq km)	2,314,346
Fez-Meknes	Fez	15,012 sq mi (38,882 sq km)	4,236,892
Rabat-Salé-Kénitra	Rabat	7,025 sq mi (18,194 sq km)	4,580,866
Béni Mellal-Khénifra	Beni Mellal	10,955 sq mi (28,374 sq km)	2,520,776
Casablanca-Settat	Casablanca	7,786 sq mi (20,166 sq km)	6,861,739
Marrakech-Safi	Marrakesh	15,122 sq mi (39,167 sq km)	4,520,569
Drâa-Tafilalet	Errachidia	34,300 sq mi (88,836 sq km)	1,635,008
Souss-Massa	Agadir	19,939 sq mi (51,642 sq km)	2,676,847
Guelmim-Oued Noun	Guelmim	17,802 sq mi (46,108 sq km)	433,757
Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra	Laayoun	54,061 sq mi (140,018 sq km)	367,758
Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab	Dakhla	55,160 sq mi (142,865 sq km)	142,955

Prefectures and provinces of Morocco: Agadir-Ida Ou Tanane, Al Haouz, Al Hoceïma, Aousserd, Assa-Zag, Azilal, Béni-Mellal, Benslimane, Berkane, Berrechid, Boujdour, Boulemane, Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Chichaoua, Chtouka Aït Baha, Driouch, El Hajeb, El Jadida, El Kelâa des Sraghna, Errachidia, Es Semara, Essaouira, Fahs-Anjra, Fez, Figuig, Fquih Ben Salah, Guelmim, Guercif, Ifrane, Inezgane-Aït Melloul, Jerada, Kénitra, Khémisset, Khénifra, Khouribga, Laâyoune, Larache, Marrakesh, M'diq-Fnideq, Médiouna, Meknès, Midelt, Mohammedia, Moulay Yacoub, Nador, Nouaceur, Ouarzazate, Oued Ed-Dahab, Ouezzane, Oujda-Angad, Rabat, Rehamna, Safi, Salé, Sefrou, Settat, Sidi Bennour, Sidi Ifni, Sidi Kacem, Sidi Slimane, Skhirate-Témara, Tangier-Assilah, Tan-Tan, Taounate, Taourirt, Tarfaya, Taroudant, Tata, Taza, Tétouan, Tinghir, Tiznit, Youssoufia, Zagora.

Geography of Morocco

Morocco occupies the northwestern corner of Africa, covering an area of 446,550 square kilometers. The country borders Algeria to the east, Western Sahara to the south, the Mediterranean Sea to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. Its strategic location at the Strait of Gibraltar places Morocco at a crucial intersection between Europe and Africa.

The country's topography exhibits remarkable diversity, featuring four distinct mountain ranges: the Rif Mountains in the north, the Middle Atlas, High Atlas, and Anti-Atlas. The High Atlas Mountains, reaching elevations up to 4,167 meters at Jebel Toubkal, constitute North Africa's highest peak. These mountain chains create natural barriers and influence regional climate patterns significantly.

Morocco's climate varies considerably across its regions. The coastal areas experience Mediterranean conditions with mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. The interior regions demonstrate more continental characteristics, with greater temperature extremes. The southern regions encompass part of the Sahara Desert, where arid conditions prevail year-round. Annual precipitation ranges from over 750mm in the northern mountains to less than 100mm in the southern desert regions.

The country's major rivers include the Moulouya, which flows into the Mediterranean, and the Sebou, which drains into the Atlantic. These waterways support crucial agricultural activities in their respective valleys. Morocco's varied landscapes create distinct ecological zones, from Mediterranean forests in the north to desert ecosystems in the south.

Urban development concentrates primarily along the Atlantic coast, where major cities like Casablanca, Rabat, and Tangier form the country's economic backbone. The interior contains significant agricultural regions, particularly in the fertile plains between the mountains. Natural resources include phosphates, where Morocco holds approximately 75% of the world's known reserves, along with various mineral deposits throughout its geological formations.

Brief History of Morocco

Morocco, located in North Africa, possesses a rich historical legacy spanning over three millennia. The indigenous Berber people established the first settlements in the region around 1000 BCE, developing distinct cultural traditions and social structures.

Phoenicians founded trading posts along Morocco's coast in the 12th century BCE, followed by Carthaginian influence. The Roman Empire annexed the territory in 40 CE, establishing the province of Mauretania Tingitana. After Rome's decline, the Vandals, Visigoths, and Byzantine Empire briefly controlled portions of the region.

The Arab conquest began in 680 CE, introducing Islam and Arabic culture. The Idrisid dynasty, founded in 788, established the first Moroccan Islamic state. Subsequent ruling dynasties included the Almoravids (1060-1147), who extended their control across Northwest Africa and parts of Spain, and the Almohads (1147-1269), who maintained a vast empire. The Marinid dynasty (1269-1465) marked a period of significant cultural and architectural development.

Morocco maintained independence during the Ottoman Empire's expansion, though European powers increasingly influenced the region from the 16th century onward. The Alaouite dynasty, which continues to rule today, assumed power in 1631. During the 19th century, Morocco faced growing European colonial pressure, ultimately becoming a French protectorate in 1912, with Spain controlling northern regions.

Morocco regained independence in 1956 under Sultan Mohammed V. His successor, Hassan II, ruled from 1961 to 1999, implementing political reforms while maintaining authoritarian control. Current King Mohammed VI has continued modernization efforts, though maintaining traditional monarchical authority. Modern Morocco combines Arab-Islamic heritage with contemporary governance structures, playing a significant role in regional politics and economics.