Geography of Morocco

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Morocco boasts a fantastic variation in terrain and vegetation, with fertile plains near its Atlantic coast, many dramatic mountains and The Sahara Desert.

Location: Morocco is situated in northwest Africa and is separated from Spain at the northernmost tip by the narrow Straits of Gibraltar. Moroccos land borders are with Algeria and Mauritania. The Atlantic Ocean lies to the west and the Mediterranean to the north.

Land mass: Approx. 446,000sq km

Land use:

arable land 21%
permanent crops 1%
permanent pastures 47%
forests and woodland 20%
other 11%

Mountains

There are several fantastic mountain ranges in Morocco on which you can climb, hike, ski or ride mules. The amazing variety of foliage, natural water features and mountain peaks is captivating.

The mountains are often heavily wooded, with firs and cedars on the higher slopes. In winter many of the mountains are covered in snow. Many mountain animals live here, including the unusual Atalas monkey, along with a large variety of migratory birds and birds of prey, such as eagles. There is a large bird reserve located where the...

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