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Morocco

Africa · 37 million

About Morocco

Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is a sovereign country located in Africa, specifically within the Northern Africa subregion. Its capital and largest urban centre is Rabat, and the country is home to approximately 36.8 million people. In its native languages, the country is known as “المغرب”, “ⵍⵎⴰⵖⵔⵉⴱ”. Arabic and Berber are recognised as official or widely-spoken languages, shaping daily communication, education, government, and media throughout Morocco. The official currency in circulation is the Moroccan dirham (د.م.), used for all domestic transactions and price-tagged goods. Morocco is widely recognised for its Sahara Desert dunes, colourful souks and tagine cuisine. People from Morocco are referred to as Moroccan.

Geography & climate

Morocco covers approximately 446,550 km² of territory, making it a mid-sized country by land area. It shares land borders with 3 neighbouring countries — a position that has historically influenced migration patterns, regional politics, and cross-border commerce. Geographically, Morocco sits in the Northern and Western Hemisphere, at roughly 32.0° N, 5.0° W. Standard civil time follows UTC year-round, simplifying scheduling for residents and visitors alike. The prevailing climate of Morocco can be summarised as: atlas mountains & sahara with mediterranean to arid. Local weather patterns naturally vary by altitude, latitude, and proximity to oceans or mountain ranges.

People, language & society

With roughly 36.8 million inhabitants, Morocco is a country of significant population size. Linguistic life is plural here: Arabic and Berber are all in active use, with regional and minority tongues often adding further variety. Locals refer to their homeland as “المغرب” or “ⵍⵎⴰⵖⵔⵉⴱ”, a name with linguistic and historical roots that long predate modern borders. Citizens are formally known in English as Moroccan, a demonym that appears in passports, official documents, and international reporting. Economically, the Moroccan dirham (د.م.) is the medium of exchange used by households and businesses, with exchange rates monitored by the country's central monetary authority.

Quick facts at a glance

Practical travel & daily-life info

Visitors planning a trip to Morocco should familiarise themselves with the capital, Rabat, the local time zone (UTC), the local currency (Moroccan dirham). The international dialling prefix is +212, which is required when phoning a Morocco number from abroad. Vehicles drive on the right side of the road, an important detail for anyone renting a car or crossing a land border by vehicle. The country's top-level internet domain is .ma, used by local businesses, government sites, and many news organisations. The working week traditionally starts on Monday, which affects business hours, banking, and public holidays.

Government & global standing

Morocco is recognised internationally as a sovereign, independent state. It is a member state of the United Nations, participating in the General Assembly and various specialised UN agencies. On the global stage, Morocco is generally classified within the Africa region and more specifically the Northern Africa subregion, alongside neighbouring states with shared geographic, historical, or economic ties. GlobeIQ groups it under "North Africa" for the purposes of the game's regional hint.

Bordering countries

Morocco shares land borders with 3 countries. Click any neighbour to read about it:

Did you know?

The University of Al-Karaouine in Fez, founded in 859 AD, is recognized by UNESCO as the world's oldest continuously operating university — predating Oxford by over 200 years.

Morocco in the GlobeIQ atlas

Inside the GlobeIQ game, Morocco appears as an easier opening puzzle for new players. When the daily puzzle selects this country, players progressively unlock six hints — silhouette, climate and terrain, number of land borders, region, "known for" tagline, and finally the capital city — before a flag reveal confirms the answer. On its trophy card, Morocco carries the personality tags “🏛️ Ancient Crossroads” and “🌅 Desert Gateway”, short flavour labels chosen to evoke the country's most recognisable cultural signatures. Adding Morocco to your personal atlas is one of 195 small wins on the road to a complete world map. Each correctly guessed nation also contributes to your running streak and unlocks milestone celebrations at 10, 25, 50, 100, and 150 collected countries.

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