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To: cloudmountain
It's generally more moderate than the other Islamic countries, doesn't seem to have much terrorism, and doesn't fund terror groups. That's why we barely hear about Morocco, although a few of its emigrants misbehaved once they landed in Europe.

P.S. Never been there, I just read a lot.

30 posted on 05/26/2020 11:20:13 PM PDT by rfp1234 (Caveat Emperor)
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To: rfp1234
From the Internet:

Morocco has capitalized on its proximity to Europe and relatively low labor costs to work towards building a diverse, open, market-oriented economy. Key sectors of the economy include agriculture, tourism, aerospace, automotive, phosphates, textiles, apparel, and subcomponents. Morocco has increased investment in its port, transportation, and industrial infrastructure to position itself as a center and broker for business throughout Africa. Industrial development strategies and infrastructure improvements - most visibly illustrated by a new port and free trade zone near Tangier - are improving Morocco's competitiveness.

In the 1980s, Morocco was a heavily indebted country before pursuing austerity measures and pro-market reforms, overseen by the IMF. Since taking the throne in 1999, King MOHAMMED VI has presided over a stable economy marked by steady growth, low inflation, and gradually falling unemployment, although poor harvests and economic difficulties in Europe contributed to an economic slowdown. To boost exports, Morocco entered into a bilateral Free Trade Agreement with the US in 2006 and an Advanced Status agreement with the EU in 2008. In late 2014, Morocco eliminated subsidies for gasoline, diesel, and fuel oil, dramatically reducing outlays that weighed on the country’s budget and current account. Subsidies on butane gas and certain food products remain in place. Morocco also seeks to expand its renewable energy capacity with a goal of making renewable more than 50% of installed electricity generation capacity by 2030.

Despite Morocco's economic progress, the country suffers from high unemployment, poverty, and illiteracy, particularly in rural areas. Key economic challenges for Morocco include reforming the education system and the judiciary.
https://www.indexmundi.com/factbook/compare/morocco.algeria/economy

They have a ways to go but they are aware of what they must do. Education is the key.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made a concerted effort to educate its young. It started in the early 1980's. They know that their petroleum and natural gas reserves will run out one day and they ARE planning ahead for it.

33 posted on 05/27/2020 8:36:07 AM PDT by cloudmountain
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