Morocco

788 (August 12, Monday) – Foundation of the Idrisid Dynasty, marking the beginning of Islamic rule in Morocco

1062 (June 25, Tuesday) – Foundation of the Almoravid Dynasty

1215 (September 14, Thursday) – Foundation of the Almohad Dynasty

1465 (October 10, Wednesday) – Establishment of the Saadi Dynasty

1912 (March 30, Saturday) – Protectorate agreement between France and Spain, establishing colonial rule over Morocco

1956 (March 2, Friday) – Independence from France and Spain; Morocco becomes a sovereign state

1967 (October 6, Friday) – Six-Day War: Morocco takes part in the conflict with Israel, showing support for Palestine

1975 (November 6, Thursday) – Green March: Morocco annexes Western Sahara after Spain withdraws

1999 (July 23, Friday) – Death of King Hassan II, succeeded by King Mohammed VI

2003 (May 16, Thursday) – Casablanca Bombings: Terrorist attacks kill 33 people, injure over 100

2010 (January 14, Thursday) – Earthquake in the Rif Mountains causes significant damage and loss of life

2011 (February 20, Sunday) – Protests for political reform occur in Morocco as part of the Arab Spring

2016 (February 27, Saturday) – Flooding in Casablanca disrupts transportation and causes infrastructure damage

2020 (March 2, Monday) – COVID-19 pandemic affects tourism and daily life in Morocco

2021 (July 10, Saturday) – Wildfires in the northern Rif Mountains devastate large areas of forest

2023 (August 8, Tuesday) – Earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 in the High Atlas Mountains, killing over 1,000 people and causing widespread destruction

Continent: Africa
Location: North-Western Africa, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea
Capital: Rabat
Language: Arabic (official), Berber (official), French (widely spoken)
Currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Population: ~37 million (last updated: April 2025)
Time Zone: Western European Time (WET, UTC+0), Western European Summer Time (WEST, UTC+1) during daylight savings

Borders: Algeria, Western Sahara, and the Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic Ocean
Landscape: Coastal plains, Atlas Mountains, Sahara Desert
Major Rivers: Draa River, Oum Er-Rbia River, Sebou River
Major Mountains: Atlas Mountains, Rif Mountains
Deserts: Sahara Desert (southern part of Morocco)
Lakes: Lake Ifni, Dayet Aoua
Volcanoes: Mount Toubkal (highest peak in the Atlas range), extinct volcanoes in the High Atlas
Highest Point: Mount Toubkal (4,167 m / 13,671 ft)
Lowest Point: Sebkha Tah (−55 m / −180 ft)
Climate: Mediterranean climate along the coast, arid in the interior and desert in the south
Geological Features: Rugged mountains, fertile plains, vast deserts, significant fault lines

Ethnic Groups: Arab-Berber (predominantly), with small minorities of Europeans, Sub-Saharan Africans
Religion: Islam (almost 100% Muslim)
Urban Population: ~63% (last updated: 2023)
Aging Population: ~8% aged 65+ (last updated: 2024)Ethnic Groups: Arab-Berber (predominantly), with small minorities of Europeans, Sub-Saharan Africans
Religion: Islam (almost 100% Muslim)
Urban Population: ~63% (last updated: 2023)
Aging Population: ~8% aged 65+ (last updated: 2024)

Famous For: Rich history, architecture, cuisine, music, art, and craftsmanship
Cuisine: Couscous, tagine, mint tea, pastilla, harira, olive oil
Arts: Traditional music (Gnawa, Andalusian), calligraphy, pottery, weaving
Sports: Football (soccer), athletics, judo, boxing, handball

Economy Type: Mixed economy, with agriculture, mining, and manufacturing sectors
GDP: Approx. $130 billion USD (last updated: 2024)
Major Industries: Agriculture (cereals, olives, citrus), mining (phosphates), textiles, tourism
Key Exports: Phosphates, textiles, garments, electrical machinery, fruit, vegetables
Unemployment Rate: ~9.2% (last updated: 2024)
Economic Regions: Fertile plains along the coast, mining regions in the interior, tourism-centric cities like Marrakesh and Casablanca

Government Type: Constitutional monarchy with an elected parliament
Head of State: King Mohammed VI (as of April 2025)
Head of Government: Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch (as of April 2025)
Legislature: Bicameral (House of Representatives & House of Councillors)
Constitution: In effect since 2011, with amendments

Marrakesh: Historical medina, Jemaa el-Fnaa square, traditional souks
Fes: Fes el-Bali medina, Al-Qarawiyyin University (oldest continuously operating university in the world)
Chefchaouen: Famous blue-painted city in the Rif Mountains
Casablanca: Modern city with a mix of traditional and modern architecture
Atlas Mountains: Trekking and hiking, Mount Toubkal (highest peak)
Sahara Desert: Camel treks, sand dunes, and ancient Berber settlements