Morocco is located in Northwest Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. It has a population of over 31 million people, nearly all of whom are Muslim. The country has a diverse landscape, ranging from mountainous regions to fertile plains. Agriculture, mining, and tourism are key industries in its economy.

1. Morocco
Tom Steward
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Geography 2 religion
Geography 3 Economy
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4. Geography
•Total area: 172,414 square miles or 446,550 square kilometers
•Located on the NW coast of Africa
• consists of 4 natural regions
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5. Geography 2
•Mountain ranges riff in the north, middle
atlas, upper atlas, and anti atlas.
•Rich plains in the west
•Well cultivated plateaus
•A pre Sahara arid zone
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6. Geography 3
•Slightly larger than California
•Mostly inhabited by Berber people
•Northern Africa country
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7. People
•King: Muhammad VI / Mohammed VI
•France remains the natural trade with Morocco
• Education in Morocco is free till age 15, But most girls do
not attend school
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8. People 2
•Morocco is home to The Muslims people
•Arabs brought Islam to Morocco along with
religions
•Growth rate is 5% every year
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9. Religion
•Language: Morocco's language is officially Arabic
•Illegal to convert from Muslim to another religion
•They highly respected the royal family in the 17th century
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10. Economy
•Capital Rabat
•Unemployment stands at 9.9%
•Agriculture stands at 25%
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11. Economy 2
•Inflation fell from 3.9% to 1% in 2008-2009
•Current external debt stood at 17.3 Billion at the end of 2008
•The trade between the united states and Morocco has increased by
147%

12. Economy 3
•In 2009 morocco was ranked among the top 30 countries in
the off shoring sector
•Is the fifth African economy
•Was ranked first African country

13. Climate
•Is moderate and subtropical
•Average temperature Winter 70 degrees Fahrenheit
• average temperature summer 100 degrees Fahrenheit

14. Bibliography
www.morocco.com/discover/weather
www.wikipedia.org/wiki/geography_of_morocco
World Almanac 2010
www.journeybeyondtravel.com

15. Population
•Almost one hundred percent of the people are
Muslims
•1% are Christians
•Population 31,394,044

16. Sports
•Has over 30 golf courses and are appearing at all times
•World renowned for its top class surfing
•Trekking is very famous in Morocco, when hiking tourists get an
excellent opportunity with nature

17. Morocco's New Year
• Celebrated in Casablanca
•People visit family and friends
•Happens every 354 days

18. Economy 3
•Agriculture 14%
•Industry 33%
•Industry 55%

19. Holidays
•Celebrate labor day spelled labour day
•Music festival: held in Fez musicians come from around
the world
•Tan Tan: people perform Guerra dances at this time

20. Games
•The most popular game is Ronda a simple fishing card game made in
1908
•Other popular card games are Solo, and Tres
• Morocco is also where they hold the women's Fifa cup

21. Music
•Most popular music is Berber music
•Instruments include Flute and Drums
•They perform music during cafes, concerts, private
homes, ceremonies, marriages, funerals and religious
processions

22. Exports/Imports
•Exports fish, vegetables, and fruit
• Export / import stands at 9.4%
•Imports morocco furniture is mostly furniture and home
decors

23. Food
•Beef is the most commonly eaten red meat in morocco
•Lamb is preferred but it is more expensive
•Poultry is also very common

24. Food 2
•The importance of seafood is increasing
•The most popular beverage is green tea with mint
•A common dessert is pastry stuffed with almond paste and sugar
known as “gazelle Horns”