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Mountainous country of western North Africa

The "Arab West"

Morocco is located in the northwest corner of Africa and is bordered by the North Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Algeria and Western Sahara are the land borders to the south and east.

Moroccans are Berber and Arab and most of the people are Muslim. The Berbers have been in North Africa for centuries. Many of the Berber people live in the mountains and still speak the Berber language, but today they are moving to cities to find work.

Mosques with beautiful towers called minarets, and bazaars are common in Morocco. Medinas are the old medieval section of cities. Old fortresses called kasbahs are strong buildings built from palm-tree fibers and mud from the riverbanks.

Population: 37.08 million
Capital: Rabat
Currency: Moroccan Dirham
Official Languages: Arabic and French
Different ways to move around: There is a well-developed road network in Morocco, and taxis are one of the most popular modes of transportation. Buses and trains are also relied on here, as well.

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