People of Morocco :

Morocco is considered to be the fourth most populated Arabian country. Moroccans are usually Sunni Muslims belonging from Arab, Berber or Arab-Berber. Approximately three quarters of Moroccan people belongs from Berber origin. Only a little amount of Moroccan population is considered purely from Arab origin. True Berbers also exist in small groups and they stay in Rif Mountains, Atlas Mountains and Souss Valley. These Moroccan people usually speak ancient Berber languages. Small number of Jews and black African Moroccans are also a part of Morocco population.

Population of Morocco is approximately 33 million and their living style is quite different. Most of the Moroccans usually survive on Souks or markets. Souks are closed on Fridays. Usually, people of Morocco are friendly and hospitable and are known for their love and warmth.

Morocco population density is approximately 72 people/sq km. According to Morocco population percentage, 99.1% are Arab Berber, 0.2% are Jewish and 0.7% are others. 98.7% of Morocco population are Muslim, 1.1% are Christian and 0.2% are Jewish.

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