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Morocco ( i / m ə ˈ r ɒ k oʊ / ; Arabic : المغرب al-Maġrib ; Berber : ⵍⵎⴰⵖⵔⵉⴱ l'Meġrib ; French : Maroc ), officially the Kingdom of Morocco , is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa . Geographically, Morocco is characterized by a rugged mountainous interior and large portions of desert. It is one of only three countries (with Spain and France ) to have both Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines. The Arabic name al-Mamlakah al-Maghribiyah ( Arabic : المملكة المغربية , meaning "The Western Kin
Morocco has a population of over 33.8 million and an area of 446,550 km 2 (172,410 sq mi) . Its political capital is Rabat , although the largest city is Casablanca ; other major cities include Marrakesh , Tangier , Tetouan , Salé , Fes , Agadir , Meknes , Oujda , Kenitra , and Nador . A historically prominent regional power, Morocco has a history of independence not shared by its neighbours. Its distinct culture is a blend of Arab , indigenous Berber , Sub-Saharan African, and European influences.
The Morocco Pavilion is a Morocco -themed pavilion that is part of the World Showcase , within Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. It was the first expansion pavilion to be added to World Showcase, opening on September 7, 1984.