Is Morocco similar to Spain?

Despite their proximity, Morocco and Spain are so incredibly different in language, landscape and culture. Despite Arabs ruling in Spain for eight centuries, the Arab influence was not as prominent in Spain as the Spanish influence is in Morocco, which was unexpected.



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The Strait of Gibraltar is the body of water separating Europe (Peninsular Spain and Gibraltar) from Africa (Morocco and Ceuta), and connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. The narrowest part of the strait is 14.4 km (9 miles) across, though actual and effective swim distances vary due to cross-currents.

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Morocco and Spain maintain extensive diplomatic, commercial, and military ties. Morocco's foreign policy has focused on Western partners, including neighboring Spain.

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Tangier is a large port city in Morocco located across the Strait of Gibraltar, where Africa meets Europe. At 27km (17 miles) from the Spanish coast, it's one of the most popular Morocco day trip destinations from Spain. If you book the fast ferry, you can be there in an hour.

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If you're planning to visit southern Spain, Morocco is an easy add-on and well worth the detour. At a minimum, do a Tangier day trip and return to Spain the same evening. But I recommend staying at least one night so you can visit Chefchaouen or take more time to explore Tangier.

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Choukran: thank you [arabic] : pronounced 'Shokran' {Choukran is French spelling. Shokran is nearer to Arabic.} Please: minfadlik (rarely used in Moroccan Arabic) Afak (Moroccan) or Lah ihefdak (may god protect you) pronounced Lay hefdak.

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