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Morocco

✨ The kingdom of a thousand colors

Morocco is a country in northwestern Africa, with coastlines on both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It shares borders with Algeria and, in the south, the territory of Western Sahara, whose political status is disputed. Its capital is Rabat, while Casablanca is the country's largest city and an important economic centre. Morocco covers about 446,500 square kilometres excluding Western Sahara, and its landscape is highly varied.

The Atlas Mountains cross much of the country, with Jebel Toubkal reaching 4,167 metres, the highest point in Morocco. The north and northwest generally have a Mediterranean climate, while the interior becomes drier toward the Sahara. The country also contains fertile plains, plateaus, valleys and coastal areas. Morocco has a long history shaped by Amazigh, Arab, African, Mediterranean and European influences.

Its cultural heritage can be seen in historic cities such as Fez, Marrakesh, Meknes and Rabat. Agriculture remains important, with cereals, olives, citrus fruits and vegetables among the main products, while fishing, tourism, manufacturing, mining and services also contribute to the economy. Morocco is one of the world's major producers of phosphate rock, an important raw material for fertilizers.

Arabic and Amazigh are the country's official languages, while French is widely used in business, education and administration. Morocco became a French and Spanish protectorate in the early twentieth century and regained most of its independence in 1956. Today, it is a constitutional monarchy, with the king as head of state and a government led by a prime minister.

💡 Did you know?

Did you know that in Morocco, you can see goats playing acrobats... in trees? In the Souss region, goats love to eat the small fruits of the argan tree. Since they are very agile, they climb the branches, sometimes very high, to feast. It is thanks to these trees that argan oil is made, a precious oil used in cooking and for beauty products!

Imagine a city where everything is blue: the walls, the doors, the stairs, and even the floor! This is Chefchaouen, nestled in the Rif mountains. It is said that the inhabitants painted it this way to keep the houses cool, to keep mosquitoes away, or to recall the color of the sky. It is one of the most photographed places in the world because it feels like walking in an azure dream.

Mint tea is the national drink of Morocco, but it is much more than just a drink: it is the symbol of friendship! When tea is served to you, the server raises the teapot very high to create foam in the glass. It is affectionately called 'Berber whiskey.' It is drunk very sweet and always very hot, even when it is very sunny outside, because it helps the body better withstand the heat.