Morocco Statistics
- Capital: Rabat
- Population: 31,627,428
- GDP: $151,400,000,000 (USD)
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Total Area:
172,414 (sq miles)
446,550 (sq kilometers) - Currency: Moroccan dirham (MAD)
Morocco Facts
- Morocco Facts... When a child loses a tooth they put their tooth under their pillow when they go to bed. The next morning they must rise... Learn More
- Eating and Recipes... Before and after eating, each person washes their hands. A basin of water is usually available in the eating area for washing. Moroccans eat with... Learn More
- In their Language... The official language is Arabic, and the Moroccan dialect of Arabic, called Derija, is the most widely spoken tongue. Derija is quite different from the... Learn More
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Family...
The extended family is the most important element in Moroccan social life. Adult children expect to care for their aging parents when it becomes necessary.... Learn More
- Fashion... The "djelleba" a hooded caftan is commonly worn by both men and women, although Western-style clothing is becoming more common. It is important to be... Learn More