Japan-Arab States Network
日本・アラブ諸国ネットワーク
شبكة اليابان والدول العربية
Our initiative aims to facilitate cooperation
between Japan and the Arab States
E-mail: info@arabu.jp
THE KINGDOM OF MOROCCO
Basic Data
Capital: Rabat
Area: 446,550 km²
Population (2023): 37,840,044
- Females: 18,802,069
- Males: 19,037,976
Life Expectancy at Birth (2022):
- Females, years: 77
- Males, years: 73
GDP (current USD-2023): USD 141.11 billion
Sources:
United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs
The World Bank
International Projects in Morocco
1. World Bank Projects
1.1 Morocco Sustainable Oasis Ecosystems Management Project (USD 12,000,000, May 2024)
1.2 Morocco Public Sector Performance (ENNAJAA) Program Additional Financing (USD 250,000,000, Jun. 2024)
1.3 Supporting the implementation of SOE Reform in Morocco (USD 350,000,000, Jun. 2024)
1.4 Morocco COVID-19 Social Protection Emergency Response Project AF (USD 350,000,000, Jun. 2023)
Sources:
The World Bank
https://projects.worldbank.org
Government/Related Agencies in Morocco
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates
- Ministry of Economy and Finance
- Ministry of Health
Japan-Morocco Relations
1956: Diplomatic relations between Japan and Morocco was established
1960: Trading Arrangement between Japan and Morocco
1961: Japanese Embassy opened in Morocco
1965: Moroccan Embassy opened in Japan
1985: Fisheries Agreement between Japan and Morocco
2005: Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Salma, Crown Prince of Morocco, Moulay Hassan visited Japan
2005: Her Royal Highness Princess of Morocco, Lalla Amina visited Japan
2005: Fathallah OUALALOU, Minister of Finance and Economy of Morocco, visited Japan
2005 November: His Majesty the King of Morocco, Mohamed VI visited Japan (State visit)
Sources:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
International Organizations in Morocco
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
https://www.unhcr.org/countries/morocco
- International Labour Organization (ILO)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
https://www.who.int/countries/mar
Companies in Morocco
- OCP Group
Leading phosphates and fertilizer producer.
- Royal Air Maroc
The national airline of Morocco
- Cosumar
Leading sugar manufacturer