Moroccan traders
Morocco is a country located in North Africa, which is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Algeria to the east, and the Sahara Desert to the south. The capital of Morocco is the city of Rabat. The currency of this country is the Moroccan dirham and is known by the code MAD. The official language of Morocco is Arabic, but French is also used as a second and official language in the country. Most Moroccans are of Islamic faith, and the majority religion is Sunni Islam, with minorities including Shiites and Jews. Morocco has a diversified economy and its important sectors include agriculture, industry, services and tourism. Agriculture is an important part of the country's economy, producing crops such as wheat, barley, olives, oranges, and peppermint.
There are also industries such as food, textile, electronics, automotive and chemical industries in this country. The products that Moroccan merchants import and export to other countries include agricultural products, industrial products, mineral products, skin and leather, textile and clothing products, industrial and electronic products, and cultural products such as carpets and handicrafts. Morocco's biggest trading partners are mainly European countries such as France, Spain, Germany and Italy. Also, Morocco has close trade relations with African and Arab countries. The biggest source of Morocco's income is tourism, agricultural exports such as olives, and phosphate exports.