Casablanca - Population: 3,144,909 Rabat - Population: 1,655,753 Fes - Population: 964,891 Sale’ - Population: 903,485 Marrakesh - Population: 839,296 Agadir - Population: 689,310 Tangier - Population: 688,356 Meknes - Population: 545,705

Toubkal - 13,671’ Ouanounkrim - 13,415’ M’Goun - 13,365’ Draa River mi Moulouya River mi

Toubkal Mountain M’Goun mountain

Draa River Moulouya river

685 Arabs invade North Africa. They bring Islam Jews and Muslims expelled from Spain settle in Morocco 1660 The Alawite dynasty takes over. The family still rules Morocco today 1860 Spain occupies northern Morocco Under the Treaty of Fez, France becomes a protector of Morocco Morocco gains independence from France and Spain. But Spain retains control of some territories Hassan II becomes king. He rules until his death in Moroccan and Algerian troops battle in Western Sahara King Hassan dies, and his son, Mohammed VI, comes to power.

Morocco gained independence in 1956 after more than 40 years under the French. King Mohamed V reigned until he died in His reign was defined by human rights abuses. He treated people harshly that didn’t follow his rules

Foods— Bourekas Merguez-lamb sausage Mrouzia - A sweet dish of lamb with raisins, almonds and honey

Religion—Islamic Women would get tattoos all over their hands on their wedding day

Government: Ruler: King Muhammed VI Prime Minister: Abbas El Fassi Type: Constitutional Monarchy Morocco has a constitution where the Prim Minister is the head of the government and the laws are made by the government and two chambers called the Assembly of Representatives and the Assembly of Councilors. The government is much like ours except the ruler is not elected.

Just Fontaine – soccer player Samira Said – singer Jean Reno – Actor / 5 languages and president was his best man at wedding

Current Events: Bad 2004 A powerful earthquake rocks Morocco Protests occur in major cities, calling for a new constitution and limitations on the King’s power. Good 2014 April Morocco donated 90 tons of fertilizer to St. Kitts