About Morocco

The Kingdom of Morocco is located in Northwest Africa, facing the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Politically, it is a sultanate under French protectorate, with a designated area of Spanish influence in northern Morocco (Melilla, Ceuta, Tetuan). Tangier, on the other hand, has a special status.

The country consists of a Saharan zone, a steppe zone, a mountainous zone, and an alpine zone. The three main urban centers are Rabat (the capital), Marrakech, Fez, and Tetuan, while the most "western" city is Casablanca.

Fruit cultivation plays a significant role in the country's economy, with the cultivation of olives, figs, date palms, and other typical local fruits. The production of durum wheat and agriculture in general employ 40% of the active population, although it contributes less than 20% to the national GDP. The crisis that began in 2003 endangered the tourism sector, which is a vital part of the country's economy.

The long-standing issue of Western Sahara remains unresolved, as it is militarily occupied by Morocco, while the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, a partially recognized state by 87 UN member countries, is based there.