Raga Justin, Mary Claire Paddock, Hutch Tidwell, Sid Sandefur!

Raga Justin, Mary Claire Raga Justin, Mary Claire Paddock, Hutch Tidwell, Paddock, Hutch Tidwell,

Sid Sandefur!Sid Sandefur!

Awesome People From Awesome People From Morocco!Morocco!

Abdlehadi Tazi- Scholar, historian, writer, and member Abdlehadi Tazi- Scholar, historian, writer, and member of the academic societies in Morocco and several other of the academic societies in Morocco and several other countries. countries.

Abbas el Fassi- Current Prime Minister. Abbas el Fassi- Current Prime Minister.

Abdul Karim- A hero, a famous fighter who fought for Abdul Karim- A hero, a famous fighter who fought for Moroccan independence. He led a long campaign in the Moroccan independence. He led a long campaign in the 1920’s against French and Spanish forces.1920’s against French and Spanish forces.

Absolutely Important Places!!Absolutely Important Places!! Marrakech-situated at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, Marrakech-situated at the foot of the Atlas Mountains,

the imperial city of Marrakech is large, noisy, beautiful, the imperial city of Marrakech is large, noisy, beautiful, and full of ancient history.and full of ancient history.

Fes- the most complete medieval city of the Arab world. Top spots Fes- the most complete medieval city of the Arab world. Top spots are-Merenid tombs, the royal palace, and the Jewish quarter.are-Merenid tombs, the royal palace, and the Jewish quarter.

Physical FeaturesPhysical FeaturesCoordinates: 32 Coordinates: 32 N, 5 WN, 5 WArea= 446,550 sq kmArea= 446,550 sq km

Land= 446,300 sq kmLand= 446,300 sq km Water= 250 sq kmWater= 250 sq km Coastline= 1,835 sq kmCoastline= 1,835 sq km

Terrain= Northern Coast and interior are Terrain= Northern Coast and interior are mountains with large areas of boarding mountains with large areas of boarding plateaus and interior mountain valleys and plateaus and interior mountain valleys and rich coastal planes.rich coastal planes.

Morocco’s LandformsMorocco’s Landforms

The coastal planes where most people live.

Sahara Desert which is hot and a large area.

Taza Depretion

Atlas Mountains

LocationLocation

Morocco is situated in northwestern Morocco is situated in northwestern Africa with coasts on the Atlantic Ocean Africa with coasts on the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea; it is and the Mediterranean Sea; it is bordered by Algeria to the east and bordered by Algeria to the east and Mauritania to the south. Mauritania to the south.

Culture Part 1!!!!!!!!!!!!!• Language- Abrabie• Traditions- In Morocco men can have up to 4

wives if other wives or wife consent. Greetings are very important. Fasting is very common during Ramadan, from sunrise to sunset . Women in large rural areas always keep covered. Weddings are very huge and last two days.

• Music- Berber Folk Music- flutes & drums. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8Xv3Q2kGRA

Culture Part 2$$$$$$$• Food- Couscous is the main staple food;

sweet mint tea is very popular beverage; Moroccan national dish is the Tajine, a lamb or poultry stew. Morocco is known for it’s flavoring; saffran, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, ground red pepper, and more.

• Religion- official religion is Islamic, almost all are muslims.

Culture Part 3********• Clothing- Most common garment for

both genders is the djellaba, a long, hooded robe, but many western clothes are tight shorts, jeans, short skirts.

Government%%%^^^^

Morocco is a constitutional monarchy and there current King is King Muhammad VI and has been since July 1999!

The Prime Minister is Abbad el Fassi

Geographic factors and Geographic factors and natural recourcesnatural recources

• Its position is Northwestern Africa. Its position is Northwestern Africa. The Sahara desert and Atlas The Sahara desert and Atlas mountains are spread through mountains are spread through Morocco.Morocco.

• These are Morocco’s natural These are Morocco’s natural resources phosphates, iron ore, resources phosphates, iron ore, manganese, lead, zinc, fish, salt!! manganese, lead, zinc, fish, salt!!

Economy

Morocco is one of the wealthiest countries in Africa with a very strong economy!**$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Human and Physical EnviromentHuman and Physical Enviroment

Human Impact- Not much natural vegetation, Human Impact- Not much natural vegetation, since morocco is mostly dry and desert so its since morocco is mostly dry and desert so its mostly atrificial man made vegetation.mostly atrificial man made vegetation.

How they survive- It’s a wealthy country so How they survive- It’s a wealthy country so going to stores or markets is a part of there going to stores or markets is a part of there daily lives.daily lives.

Career opportunities- Business + tourism= Career opportunities- Business + tourism= Huge sectors for job opportunities!Huge sectors for job opportunities!

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