Where is Morocco located?

Morocco is located on the continent of Africa in the northwestern corner. It is bordered by Algeria to the east and southeast, the Mediterranean Sea to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The Sahara Desert borders it to the south.

Morocco has an area of 172,413 square miles, making it slightly larger than California. In 2000, the country's estimated population was just over 30 million. Phosphates are Morocco's main export, both raw and manufactured. Tourism is the second most important growth sector in the economy and generated approximately $1.98 billion in 2000. The currency is the Moroccan dirham.