Morocco Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Morocco (ISO: MA) and the capital city, Rabat. This page enables you to explore Morocco and its land boundaries in total: 2,362.5 km. You may also view the border countries of Morocco (total: 3, Algeria 1,900 km, Western Sahara 444 km, Spain (Ceuta) 8 km, Spain (Melilla) 10.5 km. Note: an additional 75-meter border segment exists between Morocco and the Spanish exclave of Penon de Velez de la Gomera with its area of total: 446,550 sq km; land: 446,300 sq km, water: 250 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Morocco Google Maps & Facts
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Geographical facts about Morocco including Rabat, the capital city of Morocco |
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| Name of the country: | Morocco | Capital city: | Rabat |
| Geographical coordinates of Morocco: | 32 00 N, 5 00 W | Geographical coordinates of Rabat: | 34 01 N 6 49 W |
| Location of Morocco: | Northern Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Western Sahara | Continent / area: | Africa |
| The area of Morocco: | total: 446,550 sq km; land: 446,300 sq km, water: 250 sq km | Area comparative of Morocco: | slightly more than three times the size of New York; slightly larger than California |
| The elevation data of Morocco: | mean elevation: 909 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Sebkha Tah -55 m, highest point: Jebel Toubkal 4,165 m | The climate of Morocco: | Mediterranean, becoming more extreme in the interior |
| Land use of Morocco: | agricultural land: 67.5%; arable land 17.5%; permanent crops 2.9%; permanent pasture 47.1%; forest: 11.5%; other: 21% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 14,850 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Morocco: | strategic location along Strait of Gibraltar; the only African nation to have both Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines | The terrain of Morocco: | mountainous northern coast (Rif Mountains) and interior (Atlas Mountains) bordered by large plateaus with intermontane valleys, and fertile coastal plains |
| Land boundaries of Morocco: | total: 2,362.5 km | Borders countries of Morocco: | Algeria 1,900 km, Western Sahara 444 km, Spain (Ceuta) 8 km, Spain (Melilla) 10.5 km. Note: an additional 75-meter border segment exists between Morocco and the Spanish exclave of Penon de Velez de la Gomera |
| Maritime claims of Morocco: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, contiguous zone: 24 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles, continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation | ||
Fast Facts about Morocco
Are you traveling to Morocco? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Africa, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Northern Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Western Sahara.
Did you know that the legal system of Morocco is a mixed legal system of civil law based on French law and Islamic law; judicial review of legislative acts by Constitutional Court?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Morocco, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 58,395 km, paved: 41,116 km (including 1,080 km of expressways), unpaved: 17,279 km (2010)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: Casablanca 3.515 million; RABAT (capital) 1.967 million; Fes 1.172 million; Marrakech 1.134 million; Tangier 982,000 (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 60.2% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Morocco: 33,655,786 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 0.99% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Arabic (official language), Berber languages (Tamazight (official language), Tachelhit, Tarifit), French (often the language of business, government, and diplomacy). These days, Morocco has to face a net migration rate of -3.3 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Morocco nowadays; Arab-Berber 99%, other 1%.
The right to vote in Morocco can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: the father must be a citizen of Morocco; if the father is unknown or stateless, the mother must be a citizen. Dual citizenship recognized: yes, residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years.
In case if you plan to visit Morocco for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Morocco are: Throne Day (accession of King MOHAMMED VI to the throne), 30 July (1999).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Morocco, these are the most likely dangers you might face: northern mountains geologically unstable and subject to earthquakes; periodic droughts. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Rabat and/or Morocco?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Morocco, the population has to face a death rate of 4.8 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Morocco
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Morocco. Here they are: Arabic (official language), Berber languages (Tamazight (official language), Tachelhit, Tarifit), French (often the language of business, government, and diplomacy).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .ma
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; Mediterranean, becoming more extreme in the interior.
Its capital city is Rabat, where the local time zone is UTC 0, which is 5 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Rabat: Daylight saving time: +1 hr begins last Sunday in April; ends last Sunday in September.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Morocco; mean elevation: 909 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Sebkha Tah -55 m, highest point: Jebel Toubkal 4,165 m. The length of its total coastline are: 1,835 km and the length of the land boundaries is total: 2,362.5 km.
Current environmental issues in Morocco; land degradation/desertification (soil erosion resulting from farming of marginal areas, overgrazing, destruction of vegetation); water supplies contaminated by raw sewage; siltation of reservoirs; oil pollution of coastal waters.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: northern mountains geologically unstable and subject to earthquakes; periodic droughts.
For your traveling options, there are 55 (2013) airports and 1 (2013) heliports in Morocco all together with N/A waterways, and roadways in total: total: 58,395 km, paved: 41,116 km (including 1,080 km of expressways), unpaved: 17,279 km (2010).
Background of Morocco
Like every nation, Morocco also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; In 788, about a century after the Arab conquest of North Africa, a series of Moroccan Muslim 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. The Alaouite Dynasty, to which the current Moroccan royal family belongs, dates from the 17th century. 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. Sultan MOHAMMED V, the current monarch’s grandfather, organized the new state as a constitutional monarchy and in 1957 assumed the title of king. Since Spain’s 1976 withdrawal from what is today called Western Sahara, Morocco has extended its de facto administrative control to roughly 80% of this territory; however, the UN does not recognize Morocco as the administering power for Western Sahara. The UN since 1991 has monitored a cease-fire between Morocco and the Polisario Front – Western Sahara’s liberation movement – and leads ongoing negotiations over the status of the territory.King MOHAMMED VI in early 2011 responded to the spread of pro-democracy protests in the region by implementing a reform program that included a new constitution, passed by popular referendum in July 2011, under which some new powers were extended to parliament and the prime minister but ultimate authority remains in the hands of the monarch. In November 2011, the Justice and Development Party (PJD) – a moderate Islamist party – won the largest number of seats in parliamentary elections, becoming the first Islamist party to lead the Moroccan Government. In September 2015, Morocco held its first ever direct elections for regional councils, one of the reforms included in the 2011 constitution. The PJD again won the largest number of seats in nationwide parliamentary elections in October 2016. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
