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The Kingdom of Morocco is filled with cultural and natural treasures that will not disappoint even the most adventurous traveler.

Morocco’s fascinating medieval cities like Marrakech and Fez lie in between the great Sahara Desert and the Atlantic Ocean. The Atlas Mountains make up the backbone of Morocco, this is where traditional Berber culture still thrives today.

Location: Morocco is in Northern Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Western Sahara; see map

Area: Morocco covers 446,550 sq km of land, slightly larger than California, and slightly smaller than Spain.

Capital City: Rabat

Population: Just over 32 million people live in Morocco.

Language: Arabic (official), Berber dialects, and French which is often the language of business, government, and diplomacy.

Religion: Muslim 98.7%, Christian 1.1%, Jewish 0.2%

Climate: Hot summers (June – September) and cool to cold winters (especially in the Atlas Mountains). Avoid the desert during the summer months and watch out for sand storms February to April.

When to Go: May to October for the beaches; November to April for the desert; April to October for the mountains, March to June and September to November to explore the imperial cities like Marrakech and Fes. More about “Best Time to Go to Morocco”.

Currency: Moroccan Dirham, Click here for currency converter.

Marrakech: The imperial city of Marrakech has a fascinating medina filled with tiny shops, artisans and cafe’s. Stay in a converted Riad (boutique hotel) and enjoy the delights of the main square, the Djemma el Fnaa, every evening.

Fes: The oldest of Morocco’s imperial cities, Fes is a living, breathing, chaotic and fascinating medieval city that is still brimming with energy and life. Labyrinth streets give way to gorgeous mosques and pungent tanneries.

Essaouira: A laid back coastal town with a lovely medina, excellent seafood and decent beaches has made Essaouira one of Morocco’s up and coming attractions.

Chefchaouen: A personal favorite, this little mountain town, painted in brilliant hues of blue, is relaxing and simply gorgeous.

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