Morocco is a country in North Africa, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Sahara Desert. Its capital is Rabat, and it is known for its historic cities, markets, and mix of Arab, Berber, and European influences.
From Spanish “Marruecos,” from Arabic “al-Maghrib,” meaning “the West” or “the place of sunset,” referring to its position at the western edge of the Arab world. The English form “Morocco” developed through European languages.
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