Morocco Quick Facts…
Official Name | Kingdom of Morocco |
Common Name | Morocco – /məˈɹɑ.koʊ/ |
Nationality | Moroccan(s) – noun, Moroccan – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1956 (from France) |
Administrative Divisions | 12 regions |
Total Population | 37.1 million (#40) with 65.1% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Rabat (capital city), Casablanca, Fes |
Major Languages | Arabic (official), Berber (official) |
Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
Internet Access | 88% of total population |
Currency | Moroccan Dirhams (MAD) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $303.3 billion – 2021 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $8,100 (#153) – 2021 estimate |
Total Area | 716,550 sq km / 276,662 sq mi (#41) with less than 0.1% water area |
Geographic Region | Africa – Northern Africa |
Bordering Countries | Algeria, Mauritania, Spain (Ceuta and Melilla) |
Bordering Water Bodies | North Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea |
Extra Information:
Kingdom of Morocco information on this page includes the “disputed territory” of Western Sahara.
National Anthem: “Hymn of the Sharif”