Morocco: capital, population, borders and facts
Morocco is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Rabat. Roughly 38 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Morocco shares a land border with 2 countries: Algeria and Western Sahara. Its coast touches the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. The national flag uses red and green.
| Capital city | Rabat |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population (approx.) | 38 million |
| Land neighbours | 2: Algeria, Western Sahara |
| Seas and oceans | Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea |
| Flag colours | red, green |
Outline of Morocco
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Morocco?
The capital of Morocco is Rabat.
What is the population of Morocco?
Morocco has roughly 38 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Morocco?
Morocco borders Algeria and Western Sahara.
Is Morocco landlocked?
No, Morocco is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Morocco
In Morocco, traffic drives on the right, plug types C and E and emergency number police 19, ambulance 15, fire 15. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Morocco travel basics page.
Put what you know about Morocco to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Morocco is Rabat. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The Morocco flag uses red and green. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Morocco has 2 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 38 million people, Morocco is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
More countries in Africa
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