What is the Capital of Morocco?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Morocco is Rabat. Morocco is located in Northern Africa, Africa, with a population of 36,828,330. The official currency is the Moroccan dirham and the primary language spoken is Arabic.
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Rabat at a glance
| Capital city | Rabat |
|---|---|
| Country | Morocco (Kingdom of Morocco) |
| Region | Northern Africa, Africa |
| Largest city | Casablanca |
| Country population | 36,828,330 (40th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+01:00 |
| Currency | Moroccan dirham (MAD) |
| Calling code | +212 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
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Morocco in context
- Morocco covers 446,550 km², making it the 57th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 82 people per km² ranks 103rd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Algeria, Spain.
- With 36,828,330 people, Morocco holds about 14.0% of the population of Northern Africa.
- That is roughly 2.5% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Morocco has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Morocco is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Morocco — FAQ
What is the capital of Morocco?
The capital of Morocco is Rabat.
Is Rabat the largest city in Morocco?
No — while Rabat is the capital, the largest city in Morocco is Casablanca.
What country is Rabat in?
Rabat is the capital city of Morocco.
What continent is Rabat in?
Rabat, the capital of Morocco, is located in Africa.
Is Rabat the capital of Morocco?
Yes — Rabat is the capital of Morocco (official name: Kingdom of Morocco).
Rabat is the capital of which country?
Rabat is the capital of Morocco, in Northern Africa.
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