Knowing some important Facts about Morocco is the best way to gather some information about the country before you go there. It is the best way to get acquainted to and understand the facts and features of the place in brief so that you enjoy a hassle free trip. Here are some important facts about Morocco that will come handy in the foreign land.
The Arabic name of Morocco is "al-Maghreb", which means the "farthest land of the setting sun."
Morocco has very often been expressed as a haven of the senses, offering up the splendor of the Sahara Desert. It is also related with the rugged, yet lush Atlas Mountains and the warm hospitality of its people.
This ancient country is molded by three thousand years of history with a population of Berber and Arabic people.
Morocco is located in the northwestern corner of North Africa and is bordered to the north by the Strait of Gibraltar and the Mediterranean; to the west by the Atlantic coast; to the east and southeast by Algeria and to the south by Mauritania.
The country is diagonally cut by two mountain ranges namely the Rif Mountains (which run along the north coast) and the Atlas Mountains (which lie in the central and southern part of Morocco).
The fertile plains and valleys of Morocco are comprised between these mountains and the Atlantic Ocean.
The Northern coast and interior mountains of the country have a Mediterranean climate. The Atlantic coast is slightly cooler than the Mediterranean coast in winter. The Saharan region has typically hot summer and mild winter.
The country covers an area of 274,459 sq miles that comes around 710,850 sq kilometers.
Arabic is official language of Morocco and the country's distinctive Arabic dialect is the most widely spoken language in Morocco. Spanish and English are also widely used in Morocco. French is often the chief language of business, government and diplomacy.
The Literacy Rate of the country is 50% (as in 1990)
The major cities in Morocco are Casablanca, Marrakech, Tangier, Agadir, Meknes, Fez and Rabat.
The popular International Airports that connect Morocco internally as well as internationally are Agadir Al Massira, Casablanca Mohammed V, Tangier, Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Fez, Tetouan, Essaouira, and Rabat.
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