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Morocco -- A fascinating and mysterious country |
Morocco is located in Northern Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea,
between Algeria and Western Sahara. With total land area about 446,300 square kilometers, Morocco is
slightly larger than California of the United States.
Morocco has about 32,209,101 (2004 estimate) population, including Arab-Berber 99.1%, other 0.7%,
and Jewish 0.2%. Arabic is the official language, but French is often the language of business,
government, and diplomacy.
Morocco faces the problems typical of developing countries - restraining government spending, reducing
constraints on private activity and foreign trade, and achieving sustainable economic growth.
Morocco has a good telephone system which is composed of open-wire lines, cables, and microwave radio relay
links. Based on 2003 estimate, Morocco has about 800,000 Internet users.
Rabat is the capital city of Kingdom of Morocco. The Royal Palace, 12th-century Hassan Tower, the
magnificent Mausoleum of the late king Mohammed V are some tourist attractions
in this Imperial City.
Fez is another Imperial City and a heritage site with several cultural, educational, and religious
organizations. Tourist attractions include the Royal Palace and the fascinating Medina. Traveling inland
you will have a breaktaking drive through the foothill of the Altas Mountains and reach the city of
Marrakech.
Marrakech is Africa's most popular sun resort. You will experience the past and present as you tour
the magnificent El Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia Mosque, and Djemma el F'na square, the heart of the city
crowded with entertainers, camels, palm readers, and markets.
Casablanca is Morocco's largest city and major seaport. Humphrey Bogart's
Academy Awards best movie "Casablanca" was produced here. Casablanca has some of North Africa's best
beaches along its coastline.
Morocco is a fascinating and mysterious country with Imperial Cities, ancient ruins, endless desert,
and hospitable people.
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Royal Palace, Casablanca
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Mosque, Casablanca
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Mosque, Casablanca
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Colorful waterman
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