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COUNTRY INFORMATION
Located in North Africa, Europeans became interested in Morocco around the 1800s. France and Spain divided the land and colonized the country for forty-four years.   After much opposition to European control, Morocco gained its independence in 1956 and has since undergone various political and social reforms. While economic policies have somewhat stabilized the economy, they haven’t spurred enough growth to cut down on the unemployment and poverty levels.   If you’ve volunteered in Morocco, we’d love to hear about your experience. Please let us know which organization you signed up with, what your trip was like, and if you’d recommend the program to others.

Capital Rabat
Population 34,314,130 (July 2018 est.) [Source: The World Factbook]
Religion
Language 1 2 3 4 5 2 3
Arabic (official) Berber languages (Tamazight (official) Tachelhit Tarifit)
French (often the language of business government and diplomacy) [Source: The World Factbook]
Location

Northern Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Western Sahara
Poverty Level
Climate

Vaccines The CDC advises travelers to make sure they are up-to-date on routine vaccines before every trip. These vaccines include: Measles, Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Hepatitis B, and Rabies. Speak with your doctor to find out which vaccines you may need. [Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention]
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Currency Dirhams

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