Morocco

Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It overlooks the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and has land borders with Algeria to the east, and the disputed territory of Western Sahara to the south. Morocco also claims the Spanish exclaves of Ceuta, Melilla and Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera, and several small Spanish-controlled islands off its coast. It has a population of roughly 37 million, the official and predominant religion is Islam, and the official languages are Arabic and Berber; French and the Moroccan dialect of Arabic are also widely spoken. Moroccan identity and culture is a mix of Arab, Berber, African and European cultures. Its capital is Rabat, while its largest city is Casablanca.

Some of the key events about Morocco

788
The founding of the city of Fez, which became a major cultural and intellectual center
1062
Establishment of the Almoravid dynasty, which expanded Moroccan influence across North Africa and parts of Spain
1631
Completion of the El Badi Palace in Marrakesh, a masterpiece of Saadian architecture
1777
Morocco became the first country to recognize the United States as an independent nation
1912
Establishment of the French Protectorate, which brought modernization and infrastructure development
1912
Morocco became a French protectorate, losing its independence
1921
The Rif War began, resulting in thousands of casualties
1953
The Sultan of Morocco was exiled by French authorities, sparking widespread protests
1956
Morocco gained independence from France, marking the end of colonial rule
1975
The Green March, a peaceful mass demonstration to claim the Western Sahara
1975
The "Green March" into Western Sahara led to a long-standing territorial dispute
1981
Riots broke out in Casablanca over economic issues, resulting in hundreds of deaths
1994
A severe drought affected agricultural production and the economy
1996
The adoption of a new constitution that expanded democratic rights and civil liberties
2003
Terrorist bombings in Casablanca killed 45 people and injured over 100
2004
Implementation of the Mudawana, a progressive family code that improved women's rights
2004
A major earthquake near Al Hoceima killed over 600 people and left thousands homeless
2010
Widespread protests erupted as part of the Arab Spring movement
2016
Morocco hosted the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP22) in Marrakech
2018
Two Scandinavian tourists were murdered by extremists in the Atlas Mountains

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