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All you ever wanted to know
about…..
MOROCCO
Location………
Located
north west
corner of
Africa
History of Morocco ……….
Located in the northwest corner of
Africa, Morocco is dominated by the
Atlas Mountains.
The high mountains helped protect
Morocco from European colonialism until
1912.
From 1912 to 1956 the country was
divided into French and Spanish zones.
 99 % of inhabitants are Muslims..
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EconoMy of Morocco……
 Morocco’s industry: phosphate rock mining
and processing, food processing, leather
goods and textiles.
 Agriculture and farming: barley, wheat,
citrus, wine and livestock.
 Morocco’s exports: clothing, fish, inorganic
chemicals, transistors, crude minerals and
fertilizers.
usEfuL inforMation………
 Population - 30,704,000
 Capital – Rabat
 Language - Arabic, Berber dialects and French
 Religion - Muslim
 Currency - Moroccan dirham
 Life Expectancy - 70
 GDP per Capita - U.S. $3,900
 Literacy Percent – 52%
 The Head of State is - Mohamed VI since July
1999
Education…….
In 1963, education became compulsory
for Moroccan children between the ages
of 7 through 13 however, enrolment was
only at about 85% in 2000.
The Duration of compulsory education:
Age of school entry is 7 years old, and
the leaving age is 14 years old.
cuLturE……..
 The traditional dress for men is called
djellaba, a loose, hooded garment with sleeves.
 For special occasions, men wear a red cap called
tarbouche. Nearly all men wear baboosh which are
soft leather slippers, often in yellow. Many women do
as well but others wear high-heeled sandals.
 Most Moroccan food is eaten with the hands. If you
were invited to join someone for a meal, you should
always eat with the right hand as the left is supposed
to be used for the toilet!