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Mining, agriculture and tourism
Morocco’s key natural resource is phosphate, which is used in many fertilisers and pesticides. Agriculture and modern industry sectors such as tourism and services are also important to the economy.
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Women’s role
While men socialise in the sidewalk cafés of towns and villages, women are often expected to fulfil a traditional role of attending to the home and family. However, attitudes are beginning to change, especially in the cities.
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A religious country
Morocco was invaded by the Arabs in the eighth century, when its Berber population converted to the Islamic faith. Modernisation and the ‘Arab Spring’ movement are leading towards greater political reform.
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Explore Morocco
Find out a little more about some of Morocco’s most popular destinations, including the ancient cities of Fez and Marrakesh and the coastal cities of Casablanca and Tangier.
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Cafe culture
Cafés are a big part of Moroccan culture and Rafik enjoys meeting up with his friends. But there aren’t any women enjoying a coffee. In Morocco, it’s men who fill the cafés.
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Call to prayer
A loud sound can be heard throughout Morocco at certain times of the day. This is the call to prayer, Arabic words ringing out from the speakers of mosques calling Muslims to pray together.
In this video...Fadoua talks about the importance of her faith.
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The coastal plains
Morocco’s coastal plains and northern regions enjoy a Mediterranean climate, with over 330 days of sunshine each year. These are the main agricultural areas, since the rest of the country is made up of mountainous areas and desert.
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Arab and Berber culture
With its rich trading history and the arrival of many skilled craftsmen to its shores, Morocco is well known for its crafts. Carpets, textiles, ceramics, jewellery and leatherwork are just some of the handmade goods produced in typical Arab and Berber styles.
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Language barriers
Arabic and French are the main languages of education in Morocco, although many rural children have a local Berber dialect as their mother tongue.
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A growing population
Since independence in 1956, the population of Morocco has grown from ten million to over 32 million today.
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Extending healthcare
Emergency and primary medical treatment is available on the state, but many Moroccans are unable to afford longer term or specialist care. A health insurance scheme was introduced in 2005, but less than one-fifth of the population is covered.
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Red city, white city
Rafik and Gian look around Marrakesh and Casablanca, both popular tourist destinations. However, the two places are very different. One is called the Red city and one the White. Find out why.
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Hi, we are Rafik and Fadoua. Welcome to Morocco.
We've been making videos about life in Morocco. As well as visiting the markets of Marrakesh, we show you the countryside at the foot of the Atlas Mountains. You can see some of the local produce, such as olives and blossom water, not to mention examples of our delicious food. We hope you enjoy learning about our country and culture.
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'La Liberte' and 'Changement'
Children got the opportunity to make their very own film. They were given the opportunity to take part in a film making workshop to learn the skills they needed. Watch the films they came up with.
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Tradition versus modern
Fadoua likes her traditional Moroccan clothing, but maybe not as much as her mother thinks. She would probably prefer to wear western clothes.
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Friday celebrations
Every Friday, Fadoua and her family celebrate the end of the week with a delicious couscous meal. Take a look at how food in Morocco is traditionally prepared. Your mouth will water.
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A shopaholic's paradise
Fadoua visits the markets of Marrakesh, they are a shopaholic’s paradise. You can buy almost anything, from souvenirs such as leather goods and textiles, to spices and animals. There are hundreds of tiny lanes filled with people – but watch out for the mopeds whizzing past.
