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Morocco

Morocco. 5 L argest C ities, Neighboring Countries, and Capital. 1. Casablanca 3,144,909 2. Rabat (Capital) 1,655,753 3. Fès 964,891 4. Marrakech 839,296 5. Tangier 688,356. Geography/Landforms. Oum er Rbia River. Moulouya River. Atlas Mts. Ouarzazate River. Sous River.

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Morocco

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  1. Morocco

  2. 5Largest Cities, Neighboring Countries, and Capital • 1. Casablanca • 3,144,909 • 2. Rabat (Capital) • 1,655,753 • 3. Fès • 964,891 • 4. Marrakech • 839,296 • 5. Tangier • 688,356

  3. Geography/Landforms OumerRbia River Moulouya River Atlas Mts. Ouarzazate River Sous River

  4. Historic Sites and Landmarks • The Jewish Museum • The Jewish Museum in Casablanca is the only Jewish Museum not only in Morocco but the whole Muslim world. It is an importance resource that demonstrates the importance of the Jewish heritage throughout Moroccan history. • Gate of the Gnaoua • Elaborate gateway and is one of the 20 gates that once protected the city. This early stone monument is amongst the oldest within the city and was built in the 1100s. • Hassan II Mosque • The Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca is a striking landmark of Morocco. It is the third largest mosque in the world and boasts the highest-minaret anywhere in the Muslim world.

  5. Recreation and Outdoor Activities • Hiking • Mountain Biking • Mountain climbing • Expeditions

  6. Morocco Flag • Red and green have symbolize Islam. Islam is Morocco's official religion. Red is the color of the reigning Moroccan dynasty.

  7. Summary of Setting/Location • Neighboring countries • Algeria • Western Sahara • Bordered by Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea • North West Africa

  8. Climate and Weather • Mediterranean, becoming more extreme in the interior of country

  9. Transportation • Airports • 58 • Train • Car • Marines

  10. Art and Culture • TheMuseum of Moroccan Art • The Museum of Moroccan Art is located in the prince’s apartments at the palace. The rooms are decorated with sculpted plasterwork and mosaics completed in colored marble and glass tile pieces. • Contains collections of art from morocco and other arab countries • Forbes Museum: • Established by American billionaire Malcolm Forbes after his death in 1990 • The museum is primarily dedicated to military battles of the past. By means of an impressive collection of more than 115,000 lead model soldiers. • Garden has more than 600 statues pay tribute to the Battle of Three Kings.

  11. Top 3 Languages • Arabic (official) • Berber dialects • French

  12. Food • Harira • A Traditional Moroccan Soup • Served usually during the month of Ramadan to break the fasting day • Prepared either with beef, mutton or with chicken chunks

  13. Additional Information • Total population • 31,968,361 • Cellular Phones • 25.3 million • Literacy • total population: 52.3% • male: 65.7% • female: 39.6%

  14. Natural Hazards • mountains are unstable and subject to earthquakes • periodic droughts

  15. Life Expectancy • total population: 75.9 years • male: 72.84 years • female: 79.11 years

  16. Major Religions • Muslim 98.7% • Christian 1.1% • Jewish 0.2%

  17. Largest Ethnic Group • Arab-Berber 99.1% • Other 0.7% • Jewish 0.2%

  18. Imports • crude petroleum • textile fabric • telecommunications equipment • wheat • gas • electricity

  19. Exports • clothing and textiles • electric components • inorganic chemicals • transistors • crude minerals

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