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

2. 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%)
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3. 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

4. Key Dates: 7 A.D. - Arabs invade, introduce Islam to Natives
Marocs sign peace treaty with United States of America
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)

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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!

8. Work Cited http://mapsof.net/map/morocco-political-map
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