Morocco ๐ฒ๐ฆ is a fascinating country located in Northern Africa, part of the Africa region. Officially known as Kingdom of Morocco, it is home to roughly 38.1 million people and covers an area of about 446,550 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Morocco โ its capital Rabat, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Morocco on the map
Morocco lies in Northern Africa, in the Africa region of the world. Measuring roughly 446,550 square kilometres, it ranks 59th in the world by total area.
Morocco has a coastline as well as land borders with Algeria, Western Sahara and Spain โ a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Rabat serves as the capital โ the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Morocco has to offer.
Map data ยฉ OpenStreetMap contributors
Population and languages of Morocco
Morocco is home to approximately 38.1 million residents โ the 39th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Moroccans.
Morocco is multilingual: the languages spoken include Arabic and Berber. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Morocco rewards curiosity โ its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Practical information about Morocco
The official currency is the Moroccan dirham (MAD, symbol ุฏ.ู .). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Morocco is +212. Websites from the country typically use the .ma internet domain.
If Morocco came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Rabat) and population โ these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Morocco shares borders with 3 countries:
Fun facts about Morocco
- Morocco's flag emoji is ๐ฒ๐ฆ โ its two-letter country code is MA and its three-letter code is MAR.
- Morocco covers 446,550 kmยฒ, ranking 59th in the world by area.
- With about 38.1 million people, Morocco holds the 39th spot in the world population ranking.
- Morocco is a member state of the United Nations.
- Morocco shares borders with 3 countries.
Morocco โ frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Morocco?
- The capital of Morocco is Rabat.
- What is the population of Morocco?
- Morocco has a population of approximately 38,081,173 people, ranking 39th in the world.
- Where is Morocco located?
- Morocco is located in Northern Africa, part of the Africa region.
- What language is spoken in Morocco?
- The languages spoken in Morocco include Arabic and Berber.
- What currency is used in Morocco?
- Morocco uses the Moroccan dirham (MAD).
