Morocco

Country Morocco
Capital Rabat
Continent Africa
Currency Moroccan dirham(MAD)
Languages Arabic, Tamazight & Moroccan Arabic

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Introduction

In 788, about a century after the Arab conquest of North Africa, successive Moorish dynasties began to rule in Morocco. In the 16th century, the Sa'adi monarchy, particularly under Ahmad AL-MANSUR (1578-1603), repelled foreign invaders and inaugurated a golden age. In 1860, Spain occupied northern Morocco and ushered in a half century of trade rivalry among European powers that saw Morocco's sovereignty steadily erode; in 1912, the French imposed a protectorate over the country. A protracted independence struggle with France ended successfully in 1956. The internationalized city of Tangier and most Spanish possessions were turned over to the new country that same year. Morocco virtually annexed Western Sahara during the late 1970s, but final resolution on the status of the territory remains unresolved. Gradual political reforms in the 1990s resulted in the establishment of a bicameral legislature, which first met in 1997. The country has made improvements in human rights under King MOHAMMED VI and its press is moderately free, but the government occasionally takes action against journalists who report on three broad subjects considered to be taboo: the monarchy, Islam, and the status of Western Sahara. Despite the continuing reforms, ultimate authority remains in the hands of the monarch.

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Morocco celebrates huge cannabis harvest – legally for the first time - The IndependentMorocco celebrates huge cannabis harvest – legally for the first time  The Independent

90,000-year-old, world’s oldest human footprints, discovered in Morocco - The Times of India90,000-year-old, world’s oldest human footprints, discovered in Morocco  The Times of India

Qatar and Morocco to host U-17 World Cups for next five years - The HinduQatar and Morocco to host U-17 World Cups for next five years  The Hindu

Morocco reports first legal cannabis harvest of 294 metric tons - ThePrintMorocco reports first legal cannabis harvest of 294 metric tons  ThePrint

Algeria Condemns Morocco's Attempt to Confiscate its Embassy Properties in Rabat - Asharq Al-awsat - EnglishAlgeria Condemns Morocco's Attempt to Confiscate its Embassy Properties in Rabat  Asharq Al-awsat - English

Clash of the Cabs Continues Amid Taxi Drivers' Rejection of Ridesharing Apps in Morocco - Morocco World NewsClash of the Cabs Continues Amid Taxi Drivers' Rejection of Ridesharing Apps in Morocco  Morocco World News

How UAE residents can apply for e-visa to Morocco: All you need to know - Khaleej TimesHow UAE residents can apply for e-visa to Morocco: All you need to know  Khaleej Times

When, where, and how to watch IPL 2024 online LIVE in Morocco - The Times of IndiaWhen, where, and how to watch IPL 2024 online LIVE in Morocco  The Times of India

Lingering Tensions Intensify as Algeria accuses Morocco of Real Estate 'Provocation' - Morocco World NewsLingering Tensions Intensify as Algeria accuses Morocco of Real Estate 'Provocation'  Morocco World News

Algeria Accuses Morocco of Real Estate Expropriation, Threatens Response to Alleged 'Provocation' - Morocco World NewsAlgeria Accuses Morocco of Real Estate Expropriation, Threatens Response to Alleged 'Provocation'  Morocco World News

Atlantic Route and Spain: Spanish Prime Minister Praises “exemplary” Co-operation with Morocco Despite Increase in ... - European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) |Atlantic Route and Spain: Spanish Prime Minister Praises “exemplary” Co-operation with Morocco Despite Increase in ...  European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) |

Morocco Bets on Nuclear Energy, Plans to Build Experimental Reactor - Morocco World NewsMorocco Bets on Nuclear Energy, Plans to Build Experimental Reactor  Morocco World News

Morocco’s Marrakesh is awakening slowly from the earthquake damage - Al Jazeera EnglishMorocco’s Marrakesh is awakening slowly from the earthquake damage  Al Jazeera English

Watch IPL 2024 in Morocco: Catch all live scores, real-time updates and all you need to know - The Economic TimesWatch IPL 2024 in Morocco: Catch all live scores, real-time updates and all you need to know  The Economic Times

Morocco confiscating Algerian properties in Rabat - Middle East MonitorMorocco confiscating Algerian properties in Rabat  Middle East Monitor

Morocco to introduce ISSB-style disclosure rules for banks in 2025 - Responsible InvestorMorocco to introduce ISSB-style disclosure rules for banks in 2025  Responsible Investor

Morocco pushes ahead with green hydrogen investment - EuronewsMorocco pushes ahead with green hydrogen investment  Euronews

Ben Barka Was a Lost Leader of the International Left - Jacobin magazineBen Barka Was a Lost Leader of the International Left  Jacobin magazine

Morocco Manufacturing Production Growth Highest in 2 Years - TradingViewMorocco Manufacturing Production Growth Highest in 2 Years  TradingView

Morocco's Educational Reforms and Future Challenges - Morocco World NewsMorocco's Educational Reforms and Future Challenges  Morocco World News

Tax Transformation in Morocco: A New Era for Fiscal Policy - Morocco World NewsTax Transformation in Morocco: A New Era for Fiscal Policy  Morocco World News

Chariot Announces New Procedure for Gas Development in Morocco - Morocco World NewsChariot Announces New Procedure for Gas Development in Morocco  Morocco World News

Morocco, France Launch €134.7 Million Program to Cut School Dropouts by 30% - Morocco World NewsMorocco, France Launch €134.7 Million Program to Cut School Dropouts by 30%  Morocco World News

Morocco's Abderrazak Hamdallah Becomes Second Top Scorer in Saudi Pro League - Morocco World NewsMorocco's Abderrazak Hamdallah Becomes Second Top Scorer in Saudi Pro League  Morocco World News

Morocco's Airports Witness 17% Surge in Passenger Traffic - Morocco World NewsMorocco's Airports Witness 17% Surge in Passenger Traffic  Morocco World News

Morocco: How do road infrastructure investments influence private sector investments? - World BankMorocco: How do road infrastructure investments influence private sector investments?  World Bank

Morocco to dedicate 1 mln hectares to green hydrogen projects - ReutersMorocco to dedicate 1 mln hectares to green hydrogen projects  Reuters

Healing Emotional Trauma at a Surf-Therapy Retreat in Morocco - Condé Nast TravelerHealing Emotional Trauma at a Surf-Therapy Retreat in Morocco  Condé Nast Traveler

NATO Highlights Morocco's Strategic Role in Counterterrorism and Regional Stability - Morocco World NewsNATO Highlights Morocco's Strategic Role in Counterterrorism and Regional Stability  Morocco World News

US News: Morocco Ranked Second in Africa for Its Rich Heritage - Morocco World NewsUS News: Morocco Ranked Second in Africa for Its Rich Heritage  Morocco World News

Riads, juice bars and football clubs: The coolest places in Marrakech, according to Gen Z - EuronewsRiads, juice bars and football clubs: The coolest places in Marrakech, according to Gen Z  Euronews

Enhancing Trade Connectivity: Morocco-Europe Solutions - MaerskEnhancing Trade Connectivity: Morocco-Europe Solutions  Maersk

Sub-Saharan migrants revive Christianity in Morocco - Le MondeSub-Saharan migrants revive Christianity in Morocco  Le Monde

Drought Parches Morocco - nasa.govDrought Parches Morocco  nasa.gov

Morocco to Inaugurate National Football Museum on Thursday - Morocco World NewsMorocco to Inaugurate National Football Museum on Thursday  Morocco World News

Report: Morocco's Economy Thriving Amid Global Headwinds - Morocco World NewsReport: Morocco's Economy Thriving Amid Global Headwinds  Morocco World News

Morocco joins aid airdrops on besieged Gaza Strip - The New ArabMorocco joins aid airdrops on besieged Gaza Strip  The New Arab

Morocco makes strides in Human Development Index - APANEWSMorocco makes strides in Human Development Index  APANEWS

Morocco: leading the space race in Africa - Atalayar ENMorocco: leading the space race in Africa  Atalayar EN

WTO | 2024 News items - Morocco launches safeguard investigation on coated fiberboard - WTO Latest NewsWTO | 2024 News items - Morocco launches safeguard investigation on coated fiberboard  WTO Latest News

Paris 2024: Egypt, Morocco, others await Olympics draw Wednesday - Punch NewspapersParis 2024: Egypt, Morocco, others await Olympics draw Wednesday  Punch Newspapers

Morocco announce squad for March international break; Brahim Diaz receives first call-up - Khel NowMorocco announce squad for March international break; Brahim Diaz receives first call-up  Khel Now

Algeria Vows to Retaliate Against Morocco’s Plan to Annex Old Embassy - BloombergAlgeria Vows to Retaliate Against Morocco’s Plan to Annex Old Embassy  Bloomberg

Morocco named hosts of FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup™ for five consecutive editions - CAFOnline.comMorocco named hosts of FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup™ for five consecutive editions  CAFOnline.com

UN and Morocco deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza via land routes through Israel - The Times of IsraelUN and Morocco deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza via land routes through Israel  The Times of Israel

Brahim Diaz Opens Up about Why He Chose Morocco Over Spain - Morocco World NewsBrahim Diaz Opens Up about Why He Chose Morocco Over Spain  Morocco World News

Real Madrid's Brahim Díaz proud to represent Morocco - Africa - Sports - Ahram OnlineReal Madrid's Brahim Díaz proud to represent Morocco - Africa - Sports  Ahram Online

Grand Casablanca Stadium: Morocco's Tarik Oualalou Wins Architecture Contest - Morocco World NewsGrand Casablanca Stadium: Morocco's Tarik Oualalou Wins Architecture Contest  Morocco World News

UK-Morocco Power Cable Could Be Scrapped in Favor of Germany - BloombergUK-Morocco Power Cable Could Be Scrapped in Favor of Germany  Bloomberg

Twenty-Four Players Set For U-19 Men's Youth National Team Matches Against England And Morocco - U.S. SoccerTwenty-Four Players Set For U-19 Men's Youth National Team Matches Against England And Morocco  U.S. Soccer

Morocco Ranks 114th Globally in Women's Safety Index in 2024 - Morocco World NewsMorocco Ranks 114th Globally in Women's Safety Index in 2024  Morocco World News

Chebakia: Rose of Ramadan's Festive Table in Morocco - Morocco World NewsChebakia: Rose of Ramadan's Festive Table in Morocco  Morocco World News

Morocco launches plan to double vegetable oil production - Atalayar ENMorocco launches plan to double vegetable oil production  Atalayar EN

Algeria Accuses UAE, Israel of Conspiring with Morocco in Sahel and Western Sahara - Morocco World NewsAlgeria Accuses UAE, Israel of Conspiring with Morocco in Sahel and Western Sahara  Morocco World News

Morocco's Women National Football Team Rises to 58th Place in FIFA Rankings - Morocco World NewsMorocco's Women National Football Team Rises to 58th Place in FIFA Rankings  Morocco World News

Morocco Ranks 2nd in Africa in 2024 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index - Morocco World NewsMorocco Ranks 2nd in Africa in 2024 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index  Morocco World News

Waste management: Suez and MAScIR to collaborate on innovations in Morocco - AFRIK 21Waste management: Suez and MAScIR to collaborate on innovations in Morocco  AFRIK 21

'I'll be proud to play in Morocco colours' - BeSoccer EN'I'll be proud to play in Morocco colours'  BeSoccer EN

Morocco Signs its Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024–2029 - International Atomic Energy AgencyMorocco Signs its Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024–2029  International Atomic Energy Agency

FIFA Picks Qatar, Morocco to Host 5 Youth World Cups - Asharq Al-awsat - EnglishFIFA Picks Qatar, Morocco to Host 5 Youth World Cups  Asharq Al-awsat - English

Binance Academy and the Blockchain Center Bring Education Outreach Programme to Morocco - The Fintech TimesBinance Academy and the Blockchain Center Bring Education Outreach Programme to Morocco  The Fintech Times

MENA Sports Wrap: Morocco snaps up Real Madrid legend - The New ArabMENA Sports Wrap: Morocco snaps up Real Madrid legend  The New Arab

90,000-year-old, world's oldest human footprints, discovered in Morocco - MSN90,000-year-old, world's oldest human footprints, discovered in Morocco  MSN

US, Morocco Unveil Landmark First UN Resolution on AI - Morocco World NewsUS, Morocco Unveil Landmark First UN Resolution on AI  Morocco World News

Morocco snatch Luis Velilles Maghouza from Spain - SPORT NEWS AFRICAMorocco snatch Luis Velilles Maghouza from Spain  SPORT NEWS AFRICA

Morocco Eyes 'Privileged Partnership' With Germany on Renewables - Morocco World NewsMorocco Eyes 'Privileged Partnership' With Germany on Renewables  Morocco World News

Morocco Receives €100 Million Loan for Local Infrastructure Projects - Morocco World NewsMorocco Receives €100 Million Loan for Local Infrastructure Projects  Morocco World News

Scientists Unearth Trails Of 90,000-year-old Human Footprints In Morocco; Details Inside - Curly TalesScientists Unearth Trails Of 90,000-year-old Human Footprints In Morocco; Details Inside  Curly Tales

Where could the escalation between Algeria and Morocco lead? - Middle East MonitorWhere could the escalation between Algeria and Morocco lead?  Middle East Monitor

The golden age of Morocco's sports sector - Atalayar ENThe golden age of Morocco's sports sector  Atalayar EN

Brahim Diaz Opens Up About Switch to Moroccan National Team in Exclusive Interview With Valdano - Managing MadridBrahim Diaz Opens Up About Switch to Moroccan National Team in Exclusive Interview With Valdano  Managing Madrid

Morocco's annual int'l festival of Nomads wraps up - APANEWSMorocco's annual int'l festival of Nomads wraps up  APANEWS

Brahim Diaz proves why Spain's loss is very much Morocco's gain - The AthleticBrahim Diaz proves why Spain's loss is very much Morocco's gain  The Athletic

Brahim Diaz: Grandmother Supports His Decision to Play for Morocco - Morocco World NewsBrahim Diaz: Grandmother Supports His Decision to Play for Morocco  Morocco World News

Morocco confiscates some properties of the Algerian embassy in Rabat - Agenzia NovaMorocco confiscates some properties of the Algerian embassy in Rabat  Agenzia Nova

The EU stands by Morocco as it rebuilds following the September 2023 earthquake - European UnionThe EU stands by Morocco as it rebuilds following the September 2023 earthquake  European Union

Monaco Midfielder Eliesse Ben Seghir Chooses Morocco Over France - Morocco World NewsMonaco Midfielder Eliesse Ben Seghir Chooses Morocco Over France  Morocco World News

Critical Mineral Resources Raises $39,000 for Mining Projects in Morocco - Morocco World NewsCritical Mineral Resources Raises $39,000 for Mining Projects in Morocco  Morocco World News

WIPO Director General Daren Tang visits Morocco - WIPOWIPO Director General Daren Tang visits Morocco  WIPO

What 100,000-year-old footprints in Morocco tell us about early humans - Al Jazeera EnglishWhat 100,000-year-old footprints in Morocco tell us about early humans  Al Jazeera English

Morocco prepares the return of its residents abroad to invest in Morocco - Atalayar ENMorocco prepares the return of its residents abroad to invest in Morocco  Atalayar EN

We won't dump UK for Germany: $25bn Morocco-Europe green power mega-project denies switch - RechargeWe won't dump UK for Germany: $25bn Morocco-Europe green power mega-project denies switch  Recharge

Google Doodle celebrates Morocco Independence Day 2023. Here's all you need to know | Mint - MintGoogle Doodle celebrates Morocco Independence Day 2023. Here's all you need to know | Mint  Mint

Achraf Hakimi Welcomes Brahim Diaz to Morocco's National Team - Morocco World NewsAchraf Hakimi Welcomes Brahim Diaz to Morocco's National Team  Morocco World News

UN General Assembly Adopts Resolution to Combat Islamophobia - Morocco World NewsUN General Assembly Adopts Resolution to Combat Islamophobia  Morocco World News

Morocco to Host U-17 Women's World Cup for Five Years - Morocco World NewsMorocco to Host U-17 Women's World Cup for Five Years  Morocco World News

Morocco Drives Transformative Impact for Higher Education and Scientific Research with World Bank Support - World Bank GroupMorocco Drives Transformative Impact for Higher Education and Scientific Research with World Bank Support  World Bank Group

Famous Scientist Henry Klassen Converts to Islam - Morocco World NewsFamous Scientist Henry Klassen Converts to Islam  Morocco World News

The Real Madrid star who gave up waiting on Spain: Brahim Diaz's Morocco decision - The AthleticThe Real Madrid star who gave up waiting on Spain: Brahim Diaz's Morocco decision  The Athletic

Morocco Emerges as Cameroon's Top African Supplier in 2022 - Morocco World NewsMorocco Emerges as Cameroon's Top African Supplier in 2022  Morocco World News

Quake info: Weak mag. 2.3 earthquake - Morocco, 63 km southwest of Marrakech, Marrakesh-Safi, on Monday, Mar 18 ... - VolcanoDiscoveryQuake info: Weak mag. 2.3 earthquake - Morocco, 63 km southwest of Marrakech, Marrakesh-Safi, on Monday, Mar 18 ...  VolcanoDiscovery

Long winter for Morocco quake survivors - Al Jazeera EnglishLong winter for Morocco quake survivors  Al Jazeera English

Planning commences for the 4th Ministerial Conference in Morocco - iRAP - iRAP - International Road Assessment ProgrammePlanning commences for the 4th Ministerial Conference in Morocco - iRAP  iRAP - International Road Assessment Programme

Algeria condemns Morocco's attempt to confiscate embassy assets - The NationalAlgeria condemns Morocco's attempt to confiscate embassy assets  The National

Africa Corner: Why India must have stakes in Morocco’s Atlantic vision - The Times of IndiaAfrica Corner: Why India must have stakes in Morocco’s Atlantic vision  The Times of India

Moroccan 'Belgha': Balenciaga Faces Backlash for Cultural Appropriation of Moroccan Culture - Morocco World NewsMoroccan 'Belgha': Balenciaga Faces Backlash for Cultural Appropriation of Moroccan Culture  Morocco World News

SwitchMed in Morocco - UNEPSwitchMed in Morocco  UNEP

IAEA Mission Says Morocco Progresses with New Nuclear and Radiation Safety Framework, Recommends Further ... - International Atomic Energy AgencyIAEA Mission Says Morocco Progresses with New Nuclear and Radiation Safety Framework, Recommends Further ...  International Atomic Energy Agency

Morocco's Economy Has Become More Resilient - World Bank GroupMorocco's Economy Has Become More Resilient  World Bank Group

2024 Olympic Games: Tarek Sektioui Unveils Squad for Morocco U23 Friendlies - Morocco World News2024 Olympic Games: Tarek Sektioui Unveils Squad for Morocco U23 Friendlies  Morocco World News