What Are People From Morocco Called?

Name: Morocco
Address: North Africa, Morocco

North Africa, Morocco

Morocco

People from Morocco are called:

People from Morocco are called Moroccan.

Demonym:

Moroccan

Pronunciation:

/məˈrɒkən/

About Morocco

Capital city: Rabat.
Constitutional monarchy known for diverse landscapes, from Atlas Mountains to Sahara Desert.
Rich history with Roman, Islamic, and French colonial influences.
Arabic and Berber are official languages with French widely spoken.

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Population:: 37,840,044 (2024 est.)
Country:: Morocco
Region:: North Africa

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Etymology & Origin

From the Berber word 'Murakush' meaning 'Land of God', referring to the city of Marrakech.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Algeria

east of Morocco

People are called:

Algerian

Spain

north across the Strait of Gibraltar

People are called:

Spanish

Mauritania

south of Morocco

People are called:

Mauritanian

Quick Facts

Population:: 37,840,044 (2024 est.)
Country:: Morocco
Region:: North Africa

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