Geography of Morocco
Climate, terrain, natural resources, and geographic features
Total Area
446,550
km² (rank #57)
Coastline
1,835
km
Highest Point
Jebel Toubkal (4,165 m)
Lowest Point
Sebkha Tah (-55 m)
Area Comparison
Morocco
446,550 km²
United States (reference)
9,833,520 km²
Morocco is 4.5% the size of the United States.
Climate
Mediterranean in north, becoming more extreme in interior; arid in south
Terrain
Mountainous interior (Atlas and Rif); fertile coastal plains; Saharan desert in south
Natural Resources
Phosphates
Iron Ore
Manganese
Lead
Zinc
Fish
Salt
Land Use
17.5%
11.5%
71.0%
Arable: 17.5%
Forest: 11.5%
Other: 71.0%
Bordering Countries
Morocco on the Map
Region
Africa
Northern Africa
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Morocco?
Morocco covers an area of 446,550 km², ranking #57 in the world by size.
What is the climate of Morocco?
Mediterranean in north, becoming more extreme in interior; arid in south
What is the highest point in Morocco?
The highest point in Morocco is Jebel Toubkal (4,165 m).
What natural resources does Morocco have?
Morocco's natural resources include Phosphates, Iron Ore, Manganese, Lead, Zinc, Fish, Salt.
Which countries border Morocco?
Morocco shares land borders with Algeria, Western Sahara, Spain.