Morocco Morocco joined the League of Arab States in 1958. Nature and Structure of Government: Capital: Rabat Type: Constitutional monarchy Long Form of Name: Kingdom of Morocco Independence: 2 March 1956 (from France) Administrative Regions: 37 provinces and 5 municipalities* (wilayas, singular - wilaya); Agadir, Al Hoceima, Azilal, Beni Mellal, Ben Slimane, Boulemane, Casablanca*, Chaouen, El Jadida, El Kelaa des Srarhna, Er Rachidia, Essaouira, Fes, Fes*, Figuig, Gue ...