morocco map and information page

Description

In 788, about a century after the Arab conquest of North Africa, successive Moorish dynasties began to rule in Morocco. In the 16th century, the Sa'adi monarchy, particularly under Ahmad AL-MANSUR (1578-1603), repelled foreign invaders and inaugurated a golden age.

In 1860, Spain occupied northern Morocco and ushered in a half century of trade rivalry among European powers that saw Morocco's sovereignty steadily erode; in 1912, the French imposed a protectorate over the country. A protracted independence struggle with France ended successfully in 1956. The internationalized city of Tangier and most Spanish possessions were turned over to the new country that same year.

Morocco virtually annexed Western Sahara during the late 1970s, but final resolution on the status of the territory remains unresolved. Gradual political reforms in the 1990s resulted in the establishment of a bicameral legislature, which first met in 1997. Lower house elections were last held held in September 2002 and upper house elections were last held in September 2006.

Facts and Figures

Official Name Kingdom of Morocco

Capital City Rabat

Languages Arabic (official), French, others

Official Currency Moroccan Dirham

Religions Muslim, traditional beliefs

Population 33,241,259

Land Area 446,300 sq km (172,316 sq miles)

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Maps

Large (color) map here

African Continent (printable) here

African Continent by WorldAtlas, here

African Outline Map here

Morocco Outline Map here

Morocco Map, CIA version here

Morocco Maps, University of Texas here

Recommended Links

Morocco (Complete) info on the (GDP) economy, imports and exports, natural resources, government, population, military, transportation and more here

Climate The climate in Morocco is dry, although small amounts of rain do fall between November and March. Temperatures vary by season and location. The southern and southeastern desert regions can reach extremely high temperatures during the hot summer months. The higher altitudes of the mountains are cool in summer evenings and freezing in winter. The early summer months are the most pleasant, as rain is not a threat and temperatures are warm during the day and cool at night.