Middle East / Africa
Country profile: Morocco
| Location: | Northern Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Western Sahara |
| Climate: | Mediterranean, becoming more extreme in the interior |
| Terrain: | northern coast and interior are mountainous with large areas of bordering plateaus, intermontane valleys, and rich coastal plains |
| Size: | 446550 sq. km total (Land area: 446300 sq. km Water area: 250 sq.km) |
| Population: | 34,343,219 (July 2008 est.) |
| Languages: | Arabic (official), Berber dialects, French often the language of business, government, and diplomacy |
| Government: | constitutional monarchy |
| Capital city: | Rabat |
| Legal system: | based on Islamic law and French and Spanish civil law systems; judicial review of legislative acts in Constitutional Chamber of Supreme Court; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction |
| Currency: | Moroccan dirham (MAD) |
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Country profile
In 788, about a century after the Arab conquest of North Africa, successive Moorish dynasties began to rule in Morocco. In the 16th century, the Sa'adi monarchy, particularly under Ahmad AL-MANSUR (1578-1603), repelled foreign invaders and inaugurated a golden age. In 1860, Spain occupied northern Morocco and ushered in a half century of trade rivalry among European powers that saw Morocco's sovereignty steadily erode; in 1912, the French imposed a protectorate over the country. A protracted independence struggle with France ended successfully in 1956.
The internationalized city of Tangier and most Spanish possessions were turned over to the new country that same year. Morocco virtually annexed Western Sahara during the late 1970s, but final resolution on the status of the territory remains unresolved. Gradual political reforms in the 1990s resulted in the establishment of a bicameral legislature, which first met in 1997. Improvements in human rights have occurred and there is a largely free press. Despite the continuing reforms, ultimate authority remains in the hands of the monarch.
Energy production and consumption
| Oil | Gas | |
| Production: | 3,746 bbl/day (2005 est.) | 47 million cu m (2005 est.) |
| Consumption: | 176,000 bbl/day (2005 est.) | 47 million cu m (2005 est.) |
| Exports: | 21,890 bbl/day (2005 est.) | |
| Imports: | 186,100 bbl/day (2005 est.) | |
| Reserves: | 100 million bbl/day (2005 est.) | 1 billion cu m (1 January 2006 est.) |
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Morocco - recent news
| 05 Aug 26 |
Morocco: ITOCHU announces participation in Morocco’s first integrated Energy-from-Waste Project ITOCHU Corporation has announced the participation in Morocco’s first integrated Energy-from-Waste ('EfW') project in Mediouna Casablanca, in partnership with Kanadevia Inova and Nareva. |
| 04 Aug 26 |
Morocco: Sound Energy completes the sale of Sound Energy Meridja and the relinquishment of Arran Energy Exploration interests Sound Energy has completed the sale of Sound Energy Meridja Limited ('SEML') to Managem SA , which was previously announced on 26 May 2026. The Company's subsidiary, Arran Energy Holdings, has also relinquished its 27.5% interest in the Anoual Exploration Permit and has waived its rights in the Grand Tendrara Exploration Permit. |
| 29 Jul 26 |
Morocco: Predator Oil & Gas Holdings announces execution of amendment to rig contract to drill MOU-6 Predator Oil & Gas Holdings announces extensive drilling and potential testing programmes scheduled to be completed over the next 3 months in Morocco (MOU-6) and Trinidad (Snowcap-3). MOU-6 will be the first well in the planned programme, followed by Snowcap-3. |
| 26 May 26 |
Morocco: Sound Energy reports conditional sale of Sound Energy Meridja and relinquishment of Arran Energy's exploration interests Sound Energy has entered into a binding Sale and Purchase Agreement for the divestment of the Company's interests in the Tendrara Exploitation Concession (20%), onshore Morocco, by way of the disposal of the entire share capital of Sound Energy Merijda Limited to Managem SA. In addition, the Company announces the relinquishment of its 27.5% interest in the Anoual Exploration Permit and the waiving of any subsisting rights in the Grand Tendrara Exploration Permit. |
| 22 May 26 |
Sound Energy announces final results for the year ended 31 December 2025 Sound Energy, the transition energy company, has announced its audited final results for the year ended 31 December 2025. |
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Other countries in this region
- Algeria,
- Angola,
- Bahrain,
- Benin,
- Botswana,
- Burundi,
- Cameroon,
- Central Africa Republic,
- Chad,
- Comoros,
- Congo (Brazzaville),
- Congo (Democratic Rep.),
- Cote d'Ivoire,
- Djibouti,
- Egypt,
- Equatorial Guinea,
- Eritrea,
- Ethiopia,
- Gabon,
- Gambia,
- Ghana,
- Guinea (Republic),
- Guinea Bissau,
- Iran,
- Iraq,
- Israel,
- Jordan,
- Kenya,
- Kuwait,
- Lebanon,
- Liberia,
- Libya,
- Madagascar,
- Malawi,
- Mali,
- Mauritania,
- Mauritius,
- Mozambique,
- Namibia,
- Niger,
- Nigeria,
- Oman,
- Palestine,
- Qatar,
- Rwanda,
- Sao Tome,
- Saudi Arabia,
- Senegal,
- Seychelles,
- Sierra Leone,
- Somalia,
- Somaliland,
- South Africa,
- South Sudan,
- Sudan,
- Syria,
- Tanzania,
- Togo,
- Tunisia,
- Uganda,
- United Arab Emirates,
- Western Sahara,
- Yemen,
- Zambia,
- Zanzibar,
- Zimbabwe
