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MOROCCO – STILL UNDER FRENCH INFLUENCE

Moroccan Casablanca and Marrakesh hosted the 55th FIJET - World Federation of Travel Journalists and Writers congress from September 7th to 12th. One hundred and fifty three delegates and guests from 17 countries participated, among them 20 journalists, writers and photographers from Croatia. Morocco has a population of over 35 million and an area of 710, 850 km2 (274, 460 sq mi). The political capital is Rabat, although the largest city is Casablanca. The oldest of the imperial cities, Fès is the symbolic heart of Morocco. Other major cities include Marrakesh, Tangier, Tetouan, Salé, Agadir, Meknes, Oujda, Kenitra, and Nador. Morocco has a history of independence not shared by its neighbours. Its rich culture is a blend of Arab, Berber (indigenous African) and also other African and European influences. Between 15.000 and 10.000 BC ancestors of the Berbers appear in North Africa. After Phoenicians, Roman, Vandals and the Byzantine rule, between 698 and 740 Berber tribes people embrace Islam (to 98% the main religion in Morocco).

Casablanca; Marrakesh

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