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Morocco is located on the westernmost tip of north Africa, bordering Algeria to the east and Mauritania to the south and southeast, the Atlantic ocean to the west and the Mediterranean to the north.
Morocco is located on the western most tip of north Africa, bordering Algeria to the east and Mauritania to the south and southeast, the Atlantic ocean to the west and the Mediterranean to the north.

Running through the middle of the country is the Atlas mountain range, which leads to the fertile plains and sandy beaches of the Atlantic coast. The Middle Atlas range sweeps up from the south, rising to over 3000m (9850ft), covered with woodlands of pine, oak and cedar, open pastureland and small lakes. The Rif Mountains run along the north coast. The ports of Ceuta (Sebta) and Melilla on the north coast are administered by Spain.

Morocco is an initiation into the exotic magic of the Islamic, Arabic, African world - the world of medinas and minarets, desert and mountain; yet it almost touches western Europe and, for all the differences, retains a European patina, the legacy of the French Protectorate.

To imbibe the spirit of Morocco, wander the streets of the great cities. Fès – the ancient capital – has a stunning array of medieval buildings, while Marrakech compels attention, its world-famous souk selling a bewildering array of goods; both hark back to the Arab dynasties that ruled the country from the Muslim conquest. Casablanca, a thriving commercial centre, and Rabat, the capital, reflect their modern French origins; Tangier is mildly seedy, slightly melancholy.

All Moroccan cities are crowded, the hustlers a fact of life; for a change of pace, visit Essaouira, a laid-back seaside town. Morocco’s charm lies in its diversity. For sun-worshippers, there are miles of beaches, while inland lies Berber country where, among the snow-capped Atlas Mountains, the energetic can walk or trek.

Beyond the Atlas are the fringes of the Sahara, where the caravans once stopped on their way south to trade in spice and ivory. Whether scaling distant ridges, idling by the sea, haggling for exotic artefacts, gazing at ancient wonders or marvelling at the pink and indigo of a desert dawn, you’ll be mesmerised.

Morocco is divided into several regions or provinces. Some of them, such as Agadir and Casablanca are fairly well known. Others, such as Al Hoceima and Khouribga are somewhat less visited by tourists and therefore lesser known. However this does not mean they have nothing to offer. Below is a list of the regions in Morocco.

• Agadir - Agadir is a city in southwest Morocco. It is situated on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean, near the foot of the Atlas Mountains .

• Al Hoceima - Al Hoceima is a harbor in the Rif, and its main city.

• Casablanca - Casablanca is Morocco's biggest city; and also the principal port.

• Essaouira - Essaouira is a city and tourist resort in Morocco, near Marrakesh .

• Fez - Fez is the third largest city in Morocco, after Casablanca and Rabat.

• Kenitra - Kenitra is a town of Morocco, previously known as Port Lyautey. It is a port on the Sebou River.

• Khouribga - Khourigba is the main metropolitan of a Phosphates-rich area.

• Laayoune - This city has a population of around 197,200 and is the biggest city in Western Sahara.

• Marrakesh - Marrakesh is a city in southwestern Morocco at foot of the Atlas Mountains .

• Meknes - Meknes is a city in northern Morocco 120 km from Rabat and 60 km from Fez .

• Ouarzazate - Ourzazat is a city sittuated in central Morocco that hosts the largest movie studio in the world.

• Oujda - Oujda is a city in eastern Morocco with a population of 500 000 inhabitants.

• Rabat - Rabat is the governmental capital of Morocco.

• Tangier - Tangier is a city of northern Morocco with a population of 350,000 inhibitants.

• Tan-Tan - Tan-Tan is a town in Morocco, in Province de Tan-Tan.

• Tetouan - Tetouan has a population of 320 000 inhabitants and is the capital and cultural centre of the province Tanga.

• Tiznit - Tiznit, is a city in southern Morocco.