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Morocco
- 1. Morocco Tom Steward Take atour of Morocco
- 3. Where do youwant to go Geography People 2 Geography 2 religion Geography 3 Economy people Economy 2 Climate Click here to EXIT
- 4. Geography •Total area: 172,414square miles or 446,550 square kilometers •Located on the NW coast of Africa • consists of 4 natural regions Back
- 5. Geography 2 •Mountain rangesriff in the north, middle atlas, upper atlas, and anti atlas. •Rich plains in the west •Well cultivated plateaus •A pre Sahara arid zone Back
- 6. Geography 3 •Slightly largerthan California •Mostly inhabited by Berber people •Northern Africa country Back
- 7. People •King: Muhammad VI/ Mohammed VI •France remains the natural trade with Morocco • Education in Morocco is free till age 15, But most girls do not attend school Back
- 8. People 2 •Morocco ishome to The Muslims people •Arabs brought Islam to Morocco along with religions •Growth rate is 5% every year Back
- 9. Religion •Language: Morocco's languageis officially Arabic •Illegal to convert from Muslim to another religion •They highly respected the royal family in the 17th century Back
- 10. Economy •Capital Rabat •Unemployment standsat 9.9% •Agriculture stands at 25% Back
- 11. Economy 2 •Inflation fellfrom 3.9% to 1% in 2008-2009 •Current external debt stood at 17.3 Billion at the end of 2008 •The trade between the united states and Morocco has increased by 147% Back Back
- 12. Economy 3 •In 2009morocco was ranked among the top 30 countries in the off shoring sector •Is the fifth African economy •Was ranked first African country Back
- 13. Climate •Is moderate andsubtropical •Average temperature Winter 70 degrees Fahrenheit • average temperature summer 100 degrees Fahrenheit Back Back
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- 15. Population •Almost one hundredpercent of the people are Muslims •1% are Christians •Population 31,394,044 Back
- 16. Sports •Has over 30golf courses and are appearing at all times •World renowned for its top class surfing •Trekking is very famous in Morocco, when hiking tourists get an excellent opportunity with nature Back
- 17. Morocco's New Year •Celebrated in Casablanca •People visit family and friends •Happens every 354 days Back
- 18. Economy 3 •Agriculture 14% •Industry33% •Industry 55% Back
- 19. Holidays •Celebrate labor dayspelled labour day •Music festival: held in Fez musicians come from around the world •Tan Tan: people perform Guerra dances at this time Back
- 20. Games •The most populargame is Ronda a simple fishing card game made in 1908 •Other popular card games are Solo, and Tres • Morocco is also where they hold the women's Fifa cup Back
- 21. Music •Most popular musicis Berber music •Instruments include Flute and Drums •They perform music during cafes, concerts, private homes, ceremonies, marriages, funerals and religious processions Back
- 22. Exports/Imports •Exports fish, vegetables,and fruit • Export / import stands at 9.4% •Imports morocco furniture is mostly furniture and home decors Back
- 23. Food •Beef is themost commonly eaten red meat in morocco •Lamb is preferred but it is more expensive •Poultry is also very common Back
- 24. Food 2 •The importanceof seafood is increasing •The most popular beverage is green tea with mint •A common dessert is pastry stuffed with almond paste and sugar known as “gazelle Horns” Back