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About Morocco and Moroccans Morocco, Al Mamlakah al Maghribiyah in Arabic, is a hereditary monarchy. Countries neighbouring Morocco are: Western Sahara and Algeria.
The monarch must be male, and he appoints the prime minister and cabinet. Moroccans are descendants of the original Berbers, although fewer people are speaking the language. From 1912 to 1956 Morocco was divided into French and Spanish protectorates. The Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, on the Mediterranean coast, are within Morocco, and several small islands off the northern coast of Morocco also belong to Spain. The south-eastern boundary of Morocco, in the Sahara Desert, is still not well defined, and since 1979 Morocco has also occupied the neighbouring country of Western Sahara. Morocco has been influenced by several ancient cultures, and more recently by the French. Phoenician, Hellenic, Carthaginian, and Roman civilisations all passed through Morocco. Christianity spread here in Roman times, but after the end of Byzantine rule in the late 7th century, Arabic influences, with its written language and the religion of Islam, remained the strongest. At the height of the Almohad Empire, Morocco embraced most of north Africa, and large areas of Spain and Portugal. The western African influence of dance also came from the south along the trade route. The Archaeological Museum in Tetouan portrays this colourful history in its collections of Carthaginian, Roman, and Islamic art and artefacts. Weather in MoroccoView a graphical weather forecast for the week ahead in places around Morocco. Agadir Weather, Casablanca Weather, El Jadida Weather, Fes Weather, Marrakech Weather, Meknes Weather, Mohammedia Weather, Oujda Weather, Ouarzazate Weather, Rabat Weather, Tangier Weather, Tetouan Weather. Adventures of MoroccoLexicOrient: Abaynou Agadir Agdz Aïn Beni Mathar Aïn Diab Aït Bekka Aït Benhaddou Aït Herbil Aït Lekak Akhfenir Akka Ameln Valley Amtoudi Aouli Argana Asilah Asni Azrou Azzemour Beni Mellal Berkane Bhalil Bouarfa Bouanane Boudenib Bou Izakarn Boujdour Boumalne du Dades Cap Beddouza Cap Rhir Cap Spartel Casablanca Cascades d'Ouzoud Ceuta (Spain) Chefchaouen Dades Valley Dakhla Demnate Draa Valley Erfoud Erg Chebbi Er Rachidia Essaouira Fez Figuig Foum el Oued Foum Zguid Freija Goulimime Grottes d'Hercules Hoceima Ifrane Ifrane d'Anti-Atlas Ijoukak Imilchil Imlil Imi'n'Ifri Immouzer Imouzzer Kandar Inezgane El Jadida Kelaa des Mgouna Kenitra Ketama Khemis Oulad el Hajj Lalla Fatma Larache Laayoune Laayoune Plage Lemseyed Lixus Marrakech Martil Massa Lagoon M'diq Mehdiya Plage M'hamid Meknes Melilla (Spain) Merzouga Midelt Mirhleft Mischliffen Mohammedia Moulay Idriss Nador Oualidia Ouarzazate Oued Laou Ouezzane Oujda Oukaïmeden Ourika Valley Paradise Valley Rabat Rissani Route de l'Unité Safi Sale Saïdia Sarhro Mts Sawira Qadima Sefrou Setti Fatma Sidi Bouzid Sidi Ifni Sirwa Mts Skoura Smara Source bleue de Meski Taddert Tafraoute Taghazoute Taghjijt Taliouine Tamegroute Tamnougalt Tamelelt Tamri Tamri Dunes Tangier Tan Tan Tan Tan Plage Tarfaya Taroudannt Taza Tata Taznakht Tendrara Telouet Tetouan Tin Mal Tinerhir Tinfou Tioute Tircht Tissraouen Tizi-n-Test Tiznit Todra Gorge Volubilis Zagora Ziz gorges. Morocco has the highest mountains in north Africa, tempting many skiers to the region in winter too. The Atlas Mountains run across Morocco from the north-east of the country to the south-west. Most Moroccans live along the Atlantic coast, so travel to the Atlas range can be quite an adventure. Atlas
Sahara Trekking: Mountain Safari Tours: Royal Air Maroc is the national airline although many other international airlines also fly to Morocco. Charter flights from Europe also land in Tangier. Moroccan Airports: Royal Air Maroc: (AT) ONCF - Morocco by Train: Tangier is a seaport and tourist destination on a small bay of the Strait of Gibraltar. Tangier was taken from the Arabs by the Portuguese in 1471, and given to Charles II of England as part of the dowry of Catherine of Braganza. The English abandoned the city to the Moors, in 1684, because of continued piracy in the region. Accommodation in TangierHotels
in Tangier: Rabat is the capital of Morocco. The city's 12th century Hassan Tower, with its 55-metre minaret, is a major attraction for visitors. The national library is also in Rabat. Accommodation in RabatHotels
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Hotels: Around MoroccoKasbah Itran: Ouarzazate originated as a French outpost and is also a popular tourist area. Ringed by terracotta-red ramparts and palm-groves, filled with ancient Islamic monuments and superb restaurants, Morocco's accessible and exotic southern city is quickly becoming an international travel destination. Marrakech: Marrakech AccommodationHotels
in Marrakech: La Lune d'Or: The official language of Morocco is Arabic, with French and Spanish also spoken. Less than 25 per cent of the population use Berber as their first language. In tourist areas the touts can reel off a number of phrases in English, Dutch, German, and even Swedish. No shorts, bare arms or shoulders. After shaking hands with someone, touch your right hand to your heart as a sign of respect. Use your right hand for shaking hands, eating out of a common dish and handling merchandise or money. The left hand is commonly used to clean oneself after using the toilet and is considered insulting when used for any right hand activity. Before taking pictures of people, ask their permission (your guide will help you with that). In rural areas women will almost never agree, and men only occasionally. As a general rule: donkeys, landscapes and buildings don't mind
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