Where is Morocco located ?
Morocco is located in North Africa, bordered by Algeria to the east and southeast, Western Sahara to the south, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north. It is the only African country with coastlines on both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The capital city of Morocco is Rabat, which is situated on the Atlantic coast at the mouth of the Wadi Bou Regreg, opposite the city of Salé.
Morocco Borders Algeria to the east and southeast, Western Sahara to the south, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north. It is the only African country with coastal exposure to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Its area—excluding the territory of Western Sahara, which Morocco controls—is slightly larger than the U.S. state of California. Two small Spanish enclaves, Ceuta and Melilla, are situated on the country’s northern coast.
Relief of Morocco
Most of Morocco lies at high elevations, averaging about 2,600 feet (800 metres) above sea level. Two chains of mountains divide eastern from Atlantic Morocco: the Rif Mountains in the north form a buffer along the Mediterranean coastline, whereas the Atlas Mountains create a barrier across the centre. The two parts of the country are connected by the narrow Taza Gap in the northeast as well as by roads that follow older traditional routes. The Atlas and Rif ranges were formed during the Paleogene and Neogene periods (between about 65 to 2.6 million years ago) by the folding and uplifting of sediment that had accumulated in the Tethys Sea, which, at that time, bordered the northern coast of Africa.
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Trip of a lifetime thanks to Hassan
Sep 2023 • Friends
I just returned from a whirlwind quick but amazing 6 day trip to Morocco with Hassan as our driver and guide. I told him what I wanted to do and how many days we could spare and he crafted this personalized tour for us that was absolutely perfect for our needs. He arranged our entire 4 city itinerary and made it memorable and exactly what two busy moms needed for a much needed getaway. He drove us from city to city (he is an excellent and safe driver!) on long trips and was good at picking upon our overall personalities/vibes. He picked excellent city guides to show us around and even made sure that we were accompanied when shopping at the markets. We felt safe with him. He is cautious about time while still being flexible with plans. We would never have been able to accomplish so much and seen as much of this amazing country without Hassan. This experience was stress free and one we will never forget and we owe it all to him.
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