It’s located in Northern Africa, bordering the North Atlantic ocean and the Mediterranean sea, between Algeria and Western Sahara Atlas Mtns.- average 11,000 ft. in ele. Resources- coal, iron, and lead

Generally hot all year round Mainly trees- oak, juniper, cedar, and fir Wild life- gazelle, panther, and baboon

Constitutional monarchy Population of 33.8 million Life expectancy- m=69, f=74 King Mohammed the 6 th Driss Jettou is the prime minister

1996: Morocco signs Euro-Mediterranean partnership with European Union 1999: King Hassan dies and leaves the throne to his son

Moroccan Convicted in Madrid Bombing A 31 year old Moroccan was found to be involved in a terrorist group. He was involved in the 2004 train bombing. He was sentenced to 20 years to prison. December 18, 2008

66% male and 44% female Exports: phosphates, fertilizers, food, minerals Currency- $1.00 is $7.89 Dirhams Industry mining- houses 2/3 of worlds phosphate reserves

Languages they speak are Arabic, Berber dialects, and in business, government, and diplomacy French is used often Men and women wear djellaba( hooded garment with sleeves Basically Islamic architecture At the heart of the houses there’s courtyard gardens and on the outside of the walls there’s decorations Other architecture reflect from the past in fortified palaces and desert strongholds

Muslims 98.7%, Christian 1.1%, and Jewish 0.2% The national dish of Morocco is Tajine it’s made with vegetables and either meat, chicken or fish, and is cooked in an earthenware bowl Mint tea is the national drink

Marrakeck- imperial city bazaar, Majorelle gardens Essaouira- coastal (beach), fresh seafood, no cars, clean Saadian tombs- dynasty that ruled Morocco during the 16 th and 17 th century

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