Morocco

Flag Description Red with a green pentacle (five-pointed, linear star) known as solomon's seal in the center of the flag; green is the traditional color of islam. Currency Moroccan dirham. Astronomy Today's date is May 12, 2008. There is currently a New Moon. Location Northern africa, bordering the north atlantic ocean and the mediterranean sea, between algeria and western sahara. Climate Mediterranean, becoming more extreme in the interior. Terrain Northern coast and interior are mountainous with large areas of bordering plateaus, intermontane valleys, and rich coastal plains. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Sebkha Tah -55 m. The highest point is at Jbel Toubkal 4,165 m.

Maps of Africa

Morocco

This is a map of Morocco. The map illustrates the location of Rabat and its proximity to Tangier, Safi, Agadir, and the North Atlantic Ocean.

Other countries on this map include: Spain / Portugal / Algeria

Morocco News:
Morocco denies drowning migrants
Moroccan authorities deny its soldiers deliberately punctured and sank a boat with migrants going to Spain.
Arrests over Morocco factory fire
Moroccan police arrest both the owner and the manager of a factory destroyed in a fire that killed at least 55.

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