Morocco Facts

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Morocco Facts for Kids

Here are some interesting Morocco facts which were chosen and researched by kids especially for kids.

  • Population: 38 million people (2022)
  • Capital: Rabat with 1.8 million inhabitants
  • Name: Kingdom of Morocco
  • Government: Parliamentary Monarchy
  • Language: Arabic and Tamazight (Berber) are official languages, while French is often spoken
  • Religion: Muslim 99% (Sunni)
  • Currency: 1 Moroccan Dirham = 100 Centimes
  • National Day: 30 July (Throne Day remembers the ascension of King Mohammed VI)
  • National Animal: lion, pentacle (five pointed star which is also known as Solomon’s seal)
  • National Colours: red and green
  • National Anthem: The Cherifian Anthem
  • Chief of State: King Mohammed VI (since 1999)
  • History: Morocco gained independence from France in 1956.