By Ali Husain and Matthew Mardo Maroc, L’ Afrique Map of Maroc Flag of Maroc By Ali Husain and Matthew Mardo

Important Facts: Located Northwest Corner of L’ Afrique Capital City: Rabat Official Language: Arabic Secondary Languages: French and Spanish Population: 32 Million Ethnic Groups: Arab(Berber)- 99.1% Other- .7% Jews- .2% Official Religion: Islam (98%) Other Religions: Christianity (1%) and Judaism (1%) Arabic

Geography Regions: Mediterranean Morocco, North Atlantic Coast, Middle Atlas, Saharan Morocco, High Atlas, South Atlantic Coast, and Anti Atlas Mountain Ranges: Middle Atlas, High Atlas, Anti Atlas, Rif Massif Range Surrounding Bodies of Water: Mediterranean Sea, Strait Of Gibraltar, and Atlantic Ocean Neighboring Countries: Algeria and Mauritania Climate: Mediterranean, Steppe, and Desert

Key Dates: 7 A.D. - Arabs invade, introduce Islam to Natives 1787 - Marocs sign peace treaty with United States of America 1975 - Marocs occupy Western Sahara; force Spaniards out Ramadan - 30 day fast, moves back a month every year Eid - large banquet, celebration of Ramadan (similar to Thanksgiving)

Main Tourist Attractions Physical Attractions: Atlas Mountains, Sahara Desert, and Seaside Beaches (Essaouira, Tangier,...) Political Attractions: Imperial Cities (Marrakesh, Fez, Meknes,…) Cultural Attractions: Mosque of Koutoubia and Al-Bahia Palace Famous Cuisines: Couscous- steamed samolina, and Harira- tomato-based soup made with chickpeas, lentils, and beef or mutton

Famous People & Their Acheivements Fatima al Fihria - educator; found first university (Alkarawayin University) Ibn Batuta - great traveler; went from Morocco to China Abd el-Krim El Khatabi - revolutionist; united people against French/Spanish Sultan Muhammad V - king; influential speaker against French/Spanish, first king Hicham El Guerrouj - runner; two-time Olympic gold medalist for 1,500 meter

Come to Maroc You will be mind-blown by this nation’s foreign marvels. The elegance of it’s culture, religion, cuisine, geography, and monuments are definitely worth seeing!

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