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 Morocco - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Recognition by the United Kingdom in 1904 of France's "sphere of influence" in Morocco provoked a German reaction; the "crisis" of 1905-6 was resolved at the Algeciras Conference (1906), which formalized France's "special position" and entrusted policing of Morocco jointly to France and Spain.
Morocco claims that the Western Sahara is part of its territory and refers to that as its Southern Provinces.
Morocco's capital city is Rabat, and its largest city is the main port of Casablanca.
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 Morocco   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Morocco has annexed Western Sahara but this is not universally recognised.
Morocco was a French protectorate from 1912 remaining a Kingdom and achieved independence 1956 and it took control over Tangier formerly an international city.
Morocco was the first nation to recognize fledging American republic in 1777 and has the oldest non-broken friendship with this country since 1783 : the Moroccan-American Treaty of Friendship.
www.freeglossary.com /Morocco   (859 words)

  
 NITLE Arab World Project
The principal crops of Morocco are cereals, particularly wheat and barley (4.8 million metric tons in 2001); root crops such as potatoes and sugar beets (1.1 million); vegetables including tomatoes and melons (3.2 million); fruits, particularly grapes and dates (2.6 million); and sugarcane (1.3 million).
Morocco's unit of currency is the dirham, consisting of 100 centimes (10.63 dirhams equal U.S.$1; 2000 average).
Morocco is a hereditary monarchy, governed under a constitution promulgated in 1996.
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 Encyclopedia: Transportation in Morocco
View toward the Mediterranean Tangier (in Berber and Arabic Tanja طنچة, in Spanish Tánger and in French Tanger) is a city of northern Morocco with a population of 350,000, or 550,000 including suburbs.
Morocco annexed Western Sahara in the 1970s (which was a colony under the Spaniards since the 19th century, and previous to that, an area of Moroccan influence), but this has not been recognised by many nations.
Morocco was the first nation to recognize the fledging American republic in 1777, and has the oldest non-broken friendship treaty with this country since 1783 : the Moroccan-American Treaty of Friendship.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Transportation_in_Morocco   (618 words)

  
 Friends of Morocco News in review 00221
According to the Moroccan confederation of road transport (CNTR), transport represents 6% of the GDP and 9% of tertiary sectors.
Morocco's external trade was marked by a slight increase of imports (4%) and a decrease of exports (3.6%) and foreign investments and private loans totaled 21.8 billion DH in 2003, said the minister who added that Morocco foreign currency reserves were worth US$ 14 billion, which equals 10 months of imports.
He noted Morocco is a very successful and rewarding area for KFAED investments as it is initiating infrastructure and highly feasible projects in all regions and sectors, thus boosting the overall economic and social life in Morocco.
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 Morocco   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Kingdom of Morocco is a country of northwest Africa.
Morocco was the first nation to recognize the fledging American republic in 1777, and has the oldest non-broken friendship treaty with this country since 1783: the Moroccan-American Treaty of Friendship.
Algeria borders Morocco to the east and southeast (the Algerian border is closed).
www.aaaah.org /wiki/en/mo/Morocco.htm   (414 words)

  
 Transportation and telecommunications (from Morocco) --  Encyclopædia Britannica   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The growth of the ability—and need—to transport large quantities of goods or numbers of people over long distances at high speeds in comfort and safety has been an index of civilization and in particular of technological progress.
(Area and population figures refer to Morocco as constituted prior to the purported division of Western Sahara between Morocco and Mauritania and the subsequent Moroccan occupation of the...
Transportation movements, combined into various systems and networks, are by way of land, water, and air and by such...
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 Morocco - Psychology Central   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Morocco original indigenous people were the Berbers, often referred to in modern ethnic activist circles as "Amazigh," or more commonly generically as Berber or by their regional ethnic identity, such as Chleuh.
Morocco invaded and annexed Western Sahara between 1975 to 1978, which had been a province under the Spaniards, but this annexation has been recognized only by four nations.
Main article: Economy of Morocco Image:Bank in marocco.jpg Morocco has signed Free Trade Agreements with the European Union (to take effect 2010) and the United States of America.
psychcentral.com /psypsych/Morocco   (1685 words)

  
 ScienceDaily: Transportation in morocco   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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 NationMaster.com - Morocco Profile: Transportation
Transportation > Airports > With paved runways > 1524 to 2437 m (per capita)
Transportation > Airports > With paved runways > 914 to 1523 m
Transportation > Airports > With unpaved runways > 914 to 1523 m
www.nationmaster.com /country/mo/Transportation   (116 words)

  
 Transportation Morocco Africa Regional
And Iraq's transportation ministry announced it was severing all ties with the...
Morocco and Tunisia confiscated copies of France Soir, which also published the...
State Department of Transportation crews have now rerouted southbound traffic onto the new strip of pavement...
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 Morocco - General Information
Morocco faces the problems typical of developing countries - restraining government spending, reducing constraints on private activity and foreign trade, and achieving sustainable economic growth.
During that time, however, Morocco reported large foreign exchange inflows from the sale of a mobile telephone license and partial privatization of the state-owned telecommunications company.
Favorable rainfalls have led Morocco to predict a growth of 1% for 2001.
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 Morocco
Morocco has been the home of the Berbers since the second millennium B.C. In 46, Morocco was annexed by Rome as part of the province of Mauritania until the Vandals overran this portion of the declining empire in the 5th century.
Morocco grew into an even greater object of European rivalry by the turn of the century, almost leading to a European war in 1905 when Germany attempted to gain a foothold in the mineral-rich country.
The Polisario and Morocco agreed in Sept. 1991 to a UN-negotiated cease-fire, which was contingent on a referendum regarding independence.
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 Morocco
Morocco was a hard trip, made so in part by an allergy I developed the day after arriving that kept me mildly run-down and is still with me.
Land transportation in Morocco is inexpensive and frequent.
That afternoon we walked all over the place – we had not yet realized it was a good idea to lay low and quiet during the extremely hot part of the day (everyone else does – businesses and museums close from noon to about 4), so we exhausted ourselves.
www.users.interport.net /b/r/brucesar/morocco.htm   (4146 words)

  
 Israel - Morocco   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Morocco has been noted for its generally good relations with its own Jewish community, which in 1988 numbered approximately 18,000; in 1948 there had been about 250,000 Jews in Morocco.
This meeting was followed by an official visit in May 1985 by Avraham Katz-Oz, Israel's deputy minister of agriculture, to discuss possible agricultural cooperation between the two countries.
In August 1986, Moroccan agricultural specialists and journalists reportedly visited Israel, and Haim Corfu, Israel's minister of transport, attended a transportation conference in Morocco.
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 ERF11th Annual Conference
To Morocco, the urban collective transportation is assured by the state controls of urban transportation.
The state controls insured the service of collective urban transportation in a zone situated inside the urban perimeter.
The state controls of urban transportation (S.C.U.T) play an important role at the level of the mobility of the city-dwellers.
www.erf.org.eg /11conf_Lebanon/details/session_bg4s.htm   (282 words)

  
 CIA - The World Factbook -- Morocco   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
In 1860, Spain occupied northern Morocco and ushered in a half century of trade rivalry among European powers that saw Morocco's sovereignty steadily eroded; in 1912, the French imposed a protectorate over the country.
Morocco faces problems typical for developing countries: restraining government spending, reducing constraints on private activity and foreign trade, and achieving sustainable growth.
In 2005 GDP growth slipped to 1.8% and the budget deficit rose sharply - to 7.5% of GDP - because of substantial increases in wages and oil subsidies.
www.cia.gov /cia/publications/factbook/geos/mo.html   (1125 words)

  
 Maritime - Transportation and Logistics - Morocco - Africa . -.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Maritime - Transportation and Logistics - Morocco - Africa.
INTECHNO Marine Surveyors In Morocco is your reliable partner for marine and cargo surveys in Morocco providing quality services to Owners, PandI Clubs, HandM Underwriters, Charterers and Banks since 1988.
INTECHNO Marine Surveyors In Morocco is based in Casablanca which is at driving distance from other major Moroccan ports such as Mohammedia, Jorf-Lasfar, Safi and Tangier.
tatet.com /reg-Maritime-2247-226.html   (104 words)

  
 Travel North Africa - transportation page - Morocco
Trains are probably the most comfortable and reliable means of transportation in Morocco.
The ONCF, which is Morocco's national railway company, provides information on their schedules and fares at ONCF (translated from French by Google).
If trains are expected to be your main mode of transportation, consider buying a freedom pass since this will give you 3-5 days of free travel on the Moroccan train, as well as allowing you to travel about Europe.
www.travelnorthafrica.com /transportation.html   (312 words)

  
 Insight Morocco Political, Economic Information News portal
Economy - overview: Morocco faces the problems typical of developing countries - restraining government spending, reducing constraints on private activity and foreign trade, and achieving sustainable economic growth.
Drought conditions depressed activity in the key agricultural sector, and contributed to an economic slowdown in 1999.
Favorable rainfalls have led Morocco to predict a growth of 6% for 2000.
www.maroc-insight.com /economy.htm   (312 words)

  
 Transportation Of Morocco   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
If you would like to use this flag of Morocco or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
If you would like to use this map of Morocco or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
If you would like to use this information for Morocco or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
www.appliedlanguage.com /country_guides/morocco_country_transportation.shtml   (339 words)

  
 1Up Travel > Morocco > Travel & Tourism | Tourist Guide to Morocco
Morocco is a country in the northwestern corner of Africa.
Government and Politics in Morocco - Profiles the country name, government type, administrative divisions, independence, national holiday, constitution, legal system, suffrage, executive, legislative, and judicial branches, political parties and leaders, and a flag description of Morocco.
Transportation in Morocco - Offers statistical details on the railways, highways, waterways, ports & harbors, airports, and other facts on transportation in Morocco
www.1uptravel.com /international/africa/morocco   (623 words)

  
 Les Cigognes - Travel to Marrakech, Morocco: Tips
Morocco has twelve international airports: Agadir, Al Hoceima, Casablanca, Dakhla, Fès, Laâyoune, Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Oujda, Rabat-Salé, Tangier and Tétouan.
For overland transportation to Morocco, head for Algéciras, Spain.
Generally, it is pretty easy to hire taxis throughout Morocco, for either short or long-distance trips.
www.lescigognes.com /en/morocco/getting_there.html?var1=visiting   (743 words)

  
 Tunis and Morocco By car and Train, North Africa Specialists | Vacation Tunis and Morocco
Episodes I II, and IV of Star Wars were filmed among, and inspired by, the extraordinary landscapes, the exotic architecture, and the pervasive mystery of this land, and we’ll explore it in the Star Wars spirit.
Oldest of Morocco's four Imperial Cities, Fez is endlessly fascinating, and today it's yours.
Transportation between cities in Tunisia, by an air conditioned van/car as per itinerary.
www.travelinstyle.com /tunisia/TunMrocco.html   (1899 words)

  
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The U.S. Embassy at Rabat recommends a Gamma Globulin inoculation for viral Hepatitis and the usual precautions for water borne diseases.
In early 1985, and late 1988, private civilian aircraft which failed to comply with Moroccan Civil Aviation directions were destroyed by surface-to-air missiles in the disputed Western Sahara region.
Private foreign owned aircraft are not permitted to fly between airports in Morocco for the purpose of tourism.
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 Airports, Transportation Morocco
Morocco's capitol city is Rabat, and its largest city is Casablanca.
Morocco Western Sahara Al-Maghreb (meaning The West) is commonly used in Arabic Chaouen, El Jadida, El Kelaa des Sraghna, Er Rachidia, Essaouira, Fes, Figuig, Guelmim, Ifrane, Kenitra, Khemisset, Khenifra, Khouribga, Laayoune, Larache,
Morocco Western Sahara Al-Maghreb (meaning The West) is commonly used in Arabic ofMorocco Moroccp Economic Development Digital Photos, Satellite Images Pictures mapof Architecture Gomera and Peñon de Alhucemas, as well as several islands including Perejil (status disputed) and Chafarinas.
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 Study Abroad in Morocco: Islam, Islamic Culture, and Arabic in Morocco
Summer Study Abroad in Morocco: Islam, Islamic Culture, and Arabic in Morocco:
If you do not travel to Morocco with the group, we encourage you to arrive at the Casablanca airport before our flight arrives, so that you can travel with us to Marrakech.
Otherwise, you will be responsible for arranging and paying for your own transportation to Marrakech from Casablanca.
www.uga.edu /islam/morocco/programinfo.html   (2153 words)

  
 Directory Plug - Regional Africa Morocco Transportation - Free Directory Listings   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Transportation in Morocco: Trains Trains are probably the most comfortable and...
Transportation (7) Travel and Tourism (75) Weather (8) See also: Kids and Teens: School Time: Social Studies: World Cultures: Africa: Morocco (2) Regional: Africa: Regions: North Africa (8) Regional: Africa...
Encyclopedia of the Nations :: Africa :: Morocco Morocco TRANSPORTATION The road network in 2002 extended 57,847 km (35,946 mi), of which 30,254 km (18,800 mi) were paved.
www.rovisoft.com /Regional/Africa/Morocco/Transportation   (250 words)

  
 Morocco, Map and Flag
Droughts depressed activity in the key agricultural sector and contributed to a stagnant economy in 1999 and 2000.
Favorable rainfall in 2001 led to a growth of 6.5%.
Formidable long-term challenges include: servicing the external debt; modernizing the industrial sector; preparing the economy for freer trade with the EU and US; and improving education and attracting foreign investment to boost living standards and job prospects for Morocco's youth.
www.greatestcities.com /Africa/Morocco.html   (1161 words)

  
 Morocco - Gurupedia
It has a long coastline on the Atlantic Ocean which reaches past the Strait of Gibraltar into the
Morocco is divided into 37 provinces and 2 wilayas*: Agadir, Al Hoceima, Azilal, Beni Mellal, Ben Slimane, Boulemane,
Off the Atlantic coast are the Canary Islands and Madeira and across the Mediterranean to the north is Spain.
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