Facts and figures

Government :
The Kingdom of Morocco is a constitutional, democratic and social monarchy which became independent (from French rule) in 1956. The king is Muhammad VI since July 1999. He is the political, as well as the religious leader of the country.

Largest cities (population) :
Rabat (Capital ; 1.4 mio), Casablanca (business center ; 3.5 mio) ; Fès (cultural and intellectual center 775'000) ; Marrakech (main city of the South ; 750'000).

Main resources :
Agriculture (citrus fruits and vegetables), food-processing, cattle-breeding, fishing, mechanics and electronics (branches of Peugeot and Thomson), textiles (France’s 1st supplier in clothing), phosphates (3rd world producer and 1st in export).

Tourism :
Primary source of foreign currencies after the monetary transfers made by Moroccans from abroad.