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Morocco

History

Idris I founded the first Muslim dynasty and the city of Fez.
The Almoravids and Almohads ruled from Marrakesh across the Maghreb and Iberia.
France and Spain imposed protectorates.
Independence was regained on 2 March under Mohammed V.
Constitutional reform followed widespread protests.
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CapitalRabat
Population36.8M
Area447k km2
CurrencyMoroccan dirham

Short facts

RegionNorth Africa / Maghreb
LanguageArabic, Berber
Time zone+01 (UTC+1)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Fez el-Bali: A walled medieval medina and the Qarawiyyin, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Ait Benhaddou: A fortified earthen ksar on the old caravan route south of the Atlas.
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa: The Marrakesh square that fills each evening with food stalls and performers.

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Planning questions

What is Morocco known for?Fez el-Bali, Ait Benhaddou, Jemaa el-Fnaa.
What is the capital?Rabat.
Which language is useful?Arabic, Berber.
When is the national day?18 November.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

Upcoming events

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Morocco National Day thumbnailMorocco National Day18 November 2026 — Across Morocco — MoroccoMarrakech Film Festival thumbnailMarrakech Film Festival21 November 2026 – 5 December 2026 — Morocco — MoroccoMarrakech International Film Festival thumbnailMarrakech International Film FestivalNov-Dec 2026 · MoroccoFes Festival of World Sacred Music thumbnailFes Festival of World Sacred Music4 June 2027–8 June 2027 — Fez — MoroccoAfrica Cup of Nations thumbnailAfrica Cup of Nations19 June 2027 - 17 July 2027 — Multiple cities — Kenya, Tanzania & UgandaMawazine Rabat thumbnailMawazine Rabat19 June 2027–27 June 2027 — Rabat — MoroccoEssaouira Gnaoua Festival thumbnailEssaouira Gnaoua Festival25 June 2027–28 June 2027 — Essaouira — MoroccoFIFA World Cup thumbnailFIFA World Cup8 Jun 2030 - 21 Jul 2030 — Morocco, Spain & Portugal — Morocco

Use Rabat as the first planning anchor for Morocco, then compare the city, food and worth-seeing notes on this page.

Food & drink

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Known for

Fez el-BaliAit BenhaddouJemaa el-FnaaRabatStreet foodCoffee
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