MOROCCO IS JUST 14 MILES FROM SPAINAcross the Strait of Gibraltar , Morocco is located to the extreme west of the African continent . The country covers an area of 710,850 km2 and has a coastline of 3,400 Km 2 seaboards ( 2,000 km in the Atlantic and Mediterranean in 1,500 Km ) . It has a population of 28,238,000 inhabitants, 54.5 % live in urban centers.
It is a constitutional monarchyA history rich in vestiges, this Modern country has been inhabited since prehistoric times. Different civilizations have happened : Phoenicians, Berbers , Byzantines et Romans until the arrival of the Arabs with the entry of Moulay Idriss I in the IIX Century, founder of the dynasty of the Almoravids Idrissids followed by Almohad , Merinids , Saadiens and Alaouitas ( current Dynasty) .
LANGUAGEArabic is the official language , besides, everyday language is colloquial Arabic (darija) and Berber dialects.Although most Moroccans speak French, many also speak spanish and english.
RELIGIONIslam is the official religion in Morocco but coexists perfectly with other faiths .
CUSTOMSAlthough access to the mosques and holy places is forbidden to non-Muslims , visiting the Great Mosque Hassan II in Casablanca is allowed.
Mint Tea is the symbol of hospitality and is frequently offered.In the souks is use to bargain prices.Before taking photos of people isrecommended to ask their permission
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