Morocco

Morocco Quick Facts…

Official NameKingdom of Morocco
Common NameMorocco – /məˈɹɑ.koʊ/
NationalityMoroccan(s) – noun, Moroccan – adjective
IndependenceReceived in 1956 (from France)
Administrative Divisions12 regions
Total Population37.1 million (#40) with 65.1% urbanized – 2023 estimate
Major Urban AreasRabat (capital city), Casablanca, Fes
Major LanguagesArabic (official), Berber (official)
Electricity Access100% of total population
Internet Access88% of total population
CurrencyMoroccan Dirhams (MAD)
Real GDP (PPP)$303.3 billion – 2021 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$8,100 (#153) – 2021 estimate
Total Area716,550 sq km / 276,662 sq mi (#41) with less than 0.1% water area
Geographic RegionAfrica – Northern Africa
Bordering CountriesAlgeria, Mauritania, Spain (Ceuta and Melilla)
Bordering Water BodiesNorth 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”