Capital of Morocco: Rabat — Facts & 5-Question Quiz
The capital of Morocco is Rabat. Morocco sits in Africa, has a population of 37,457,971, and uses the MAD. Official languages include Arabic, Berber.
Quick facts
- Capital: Rabat
- Continent: Africa
- Population: ~37,457,971
- Area: 446,550 km²
- Population density: 83.9 people per km²
- Official languages: Arabic, Berber
- Currency: MAD
- ISO code: MA
How big is Morocco?
By population, Morocco ranks 40th in the world, holding roughly 0.47% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 57th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Morocco has 83.9 people per square kilometre, which is somewhat above the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Africa, Morocco is the 11th most populous country of 54.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Morocco in population are Ukraine (38,000,000) and Saudi Arabia (36,408,820).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Uzbekistan (447,400 km²) and Sweden (450,295 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Arabic is spoken officially in 25 countries in this dataset, including Algeria, Bahrain, Chad, Comoros and Djibouti, and 19 others.
Morocco uses the MAD, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
How to remember Morocco
Rabat is the capital, but Casablanca is the biggest city, so do not let the famous name fool you. R for Rabat, R for Red: the flag is red with a green star drawn as an outline.
The flag of Morocco: red and green
🇲🇦 The flag is a red flag with a green five-pointed star outline, known as Solomon's seal, in the centre. Red and green are traditional colours in Arab flags. The five-pointed star stands for the Five Pillars of Islam and the bond between God and the nation. The design dates from 1912.
Region and neighbours
Morocco is a country in the northwest corner of Africa, with coasts on both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, just across the Strait of Gibraltar from Spain. It shares land borders with 2 countries: Algeria and Spain. The border with Spain is around Ceuta and Melilla, two Spanish cities on the African coast. To the south is Western Sahara, a disputed territory that Morocco claims and largely controls.
- Algeria 🇩🇿 — capital Algiers
- Spain 🇪🇸 — capital Madrid
Three facts about Morocco
- Mount Toubkal, about 4,167 m high, is the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains.
- At its narrowest, the Strait of Gibraltar between Morocco and Spain is only about 14 km wide.
- The University of al-Qarawiyyin in Fez is cited by UNESCO and Guinness World Records as the oldest university in the world that is still working.
Sources: Wikipedia: Morocco, Wikipedia: Flag of Morocco, Wikipedia: Rabat, Wikipedia: Mount Toubkal, Wikipedia: University of al-Qarawiyyin, CIA World Factbook.
Quiz yourself on Morocco
- African capitals quiz — match Morocco to Rabat
- African flags quiz — spot the Morocco flag among its neighbours
Morocco capital quiz
What is the capital of Morocco 🇲🇦?
- Rabat
- Bamako
- Tunis
- Antananarivo
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Rabat
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- Luanda
- Victoria
- Abuja
- Yaoundé
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Luanda
What is the capital of Ghana 🇬🇭?
- Dodoma
- Abuja
- Conakry
- Accra
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Accra
What is the capital of Mozambique 🇲🇿?
- Djibouti
- Monrovia
- Asmara
- Maputo
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Maputo
What is the capital of Algeria 🇩🇿?
- Algiers
- Juba
- Kigali
- Port Louis
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Algiers
Morocco in Africa
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt and Democratic Republic of the Congo.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Africa is the block Morocco belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Morocco.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Morocco?
The capital of Morocco is Rabat.
What is the population of Morocco?
About 37,457,971, making it the 40th most populous country in the world.
How big is Morocco?
446,550 square kilometres, ranking 57th by land area, at a density of 83.9 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Morocco use?
The MAD, which no other country uses.
What are the colours of the Morocco flag?
The flag of Morocco is a red flag with a green five-pointed star outline, known as Solomon's seal, in the centre. Red and green are traditional colours in Arab flags. The five-pointed star stands for the Five Pillars of Islam and the bond between God and the nation. The design dates from 1912.
Which countries border Morocco?
Morocco shares land borders with Algeria and Spain. The border with Spain is around Ceuta and Melilla, two Spanish cities on the African coast. To the south is Western Sahara, a disputed territory that Morocco claims and largely controls.
How can I remember the capital of Morocco?
Rabat is the capital, but Casablanca is the biggest city, so do not let the famous name fool you. R for Rabat, R for Red: the flag is red with a green star drawn as an outline.
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