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Neighboring Countries of Morocco
Morocco shares land borders with 4 countries: Algeria (1,941 km), Mauritania (1,564 km), Western Sahara (444 km) and Spain (8 km).
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Countries bordering Morocco
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital | Visa for Morocco citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
 Algeria |
Algiers | Visa required | |
 Mauritania |
Nouakchott | eVisa | |
 Western Sahara |
— | — | |
 SpainCeuta |
Madrid | Visa required |
Algeria accounts for 55% of Morocco's 3,524 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).
Geography of Morocco
Location
Northern Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Mauritania
Area
716,550 km² — slightly larger than twice the size of California
Terrain
Mountainous northern coast (Rif Mountains) and interior (Atlas Mountains) bordered by large plateaus with intermontane valleys, and fertile coastal plains; the south is mostly low, flat desert with large areas of rocky or sandy surfaces
Climate
Mediterranean in the north, becoming more extreme in the interior; in the south, hot, dry desert; rain is rare; cold offshore air currents produce fog and heavy dew
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Jebel Toubkal 4,165 m. Lowest: Sebkha Tah -59 m. Mean elevation: 909 m.
Natural resources
Phosphates, iron ore, manganese, lead, zinc, fish, salt
Natural hazards
In the north, the mountains are geologically unstable and subject to earthquakes; periodic droughts; windstorms; flash floods; landslides; in the south, a hot, dry, dust/sand-laden sirocco wind can occur during winter and spring; widespread harmattan haze exists 60% of time, often severely restricting visibility
Good to know
Strategic location along Strait of Gibraltar; the only African nation to have both Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines; the waters off the Atlantic coast are particularly rich fishing areas
Neighbours of Morocco's neighbours
Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.
Libya
Mali
Niger
Senegal
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- Visa-free countries for Morocco passport holders
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Frequently asked questions about the borders of Morocco
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).