Morocco has the oldest trace of humanity.

The oldest trace of mankind, which was ever found, belongs in Morocco. The most ancient fossil of Homo sapiens, which was found in Morocco dates back 300,000 years ago. This fact makes Morocco have the oldest root of humanity.

Morocco was a savanna

In the prehistoric era, Morocco was home to many hunter gatherer societies, who occupied the savanna fields; that used to be covering the lands of this region.

Tangier is the oldest Moroccan city

Archeological data suggests that Tangier was the first city to be established in Morocco; this happened during the 8^th century BCE. The Phoenicians were the first civilization to inhabit Morocco.

The Berbers and Romans used to rule Morocco

Morocco was ruled by the Berbers and Romans starting from the 3^rd century BCE. The Capital of Rome in Morocco was Volubilis, which is a city that you can visit in Morocco nowadays. Although, it’s only ruins, some of them are in good shape.

Morocco was Jewish and Christian

Judaism was a long established religion in Morocco, and during the 2^nd to the 4^th centuries AD most of the Roman territories were converted to Christianity. However, the Berbers always remained hard to convince when it comes to religion, especially when there are political reasons backing up their lack of belief in Christianity.

The first king of the Islamic era was a direct descendant of the Prophet Mohammed

The Sultan Moulay Idriss, who united the Berber tribes and ruled them during the 7th century, was a descendant of the Prophet Mohammed. He fled his home after he was threatened by war. It’s believed that he established, for the first time the Moroccan kingdom. His capital was Fez.

Morocco was ruled by 7 dynasties

The Moroccan kingdom has been ruled, throughout history by seven dynasties. Four of them were Berber. The Al Moravids, who were a strong Berber dynasty, established the city of Marrakech, which is one of the main cities that tourists visit.

Morocco has the second oldest dynasty that is still ruling today

The Alaouite dynasty, which is the current royal family in Morocco, is three and half centuries old, making it the second oldest dynasty in the world after the royal family of Japan. The Alaouit dynasty has started its reign since 1666 AD, up until nowadays, with the current king being the 23^rd of this dunasty.

Morocco has captured the eyes of Europe, throughout history

Spain, France and Portugal have all tried to seize Morocco to expand their power over Africa. Morocco has won and lost many wars with Europeans.

Morocco was colonized

France and Spain were eager to colonize Morocco; they succeeded during the first half of the 20^th century. Most of the regions were under the French and Spanish protectorate, although, they were faced by a fierce resistance from many Berber tribes all over the country.

Morocco was the first country ever to recognize the USA

Back in 1777 Morocco was the first country ever to recognize The United States of America as an independent country.

Morocco has a good geographical spot

Morocco is situated on the farthest northwestern edge of Africa; less than 16 kilometers of sea separate Morocco from Europe. It’s a country that has a diverse land; there are high mountains, a desert, and beautiful coasts.

Morocco has two mountain ranges

Morocco is characterized by its two mountain ranges; these are the Atlas Mountains and the Rif Mountains. These mountain areas are mainly inhabited by Berbers, who rely upon agriculture as a main source of income.

Morocco has the highest peak in North Africa and the Arab World

Mount Toubkal, which is situated near Marrakech, is the highest peak in North Africa and the Arab World. It’s also very fun to climb, due to its not very challenging landscapes. It can be climbed in period of 2 to 3 days, making it one of the best excursions in the area near Marrakech.

A huge proportion of Morocco is a desert

Morocco is country that has a big share of the Great Sahara Desert. As you can see in any map of Morocco, the southeastern part of Morocco is mainly a desert. The desert isn’t as inhabited as the other parts of Morocco; most people live in the west and the north. The desert is inhabited by nomads who use camels to travel through the desert.

Casablanca is the biggest Moroccan city

Casablanca alone is inhabited by 6 million Moroccans; this city is the core of Moroccan economy and business. Other cities like Agadir, Tangier, Marrakech, Nador, Meknes, Fez and Oujda are also major cities.

Agadir is one of the best cities to visit

Agadir is one of the sunniest cities in Morocco and the world, and with its fascinating beaches and hotels, it’s truly one of the best spots that a tourist who love sunbathing, surfing, and spending time at the beach can go to.

The Rif Mountains are the first exporter of Hashish in Europe

80 percent of the hashish that is consumed in Europe is believed to come from the Rif Mountains. This region has been famous for this type of agriculture since long ago; it built a reputation of having a fine quality.

Morocco is a country that has a very diverse culture

Throughout history Moroccan culture has been shaped by many influences, namely, the Berber, the Roman, the Sub Saharan, the Arab and recently European and American. You can notice the manifestations of all these cultures in the everyday life of Moroccans.

There are also nomads in Morocco, which is something that adds to the cultural diversity of Morocco.

Morocco is predominantly a Muslim country

Recent statistics show that more 90 percent of the population claims to be Muslim.

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