What is a famous animal in Morocco?

The Barbary macaque (Macaca sylvanus) is a species of macaque endemic to Morocco and Algeria, with a limited introduced population in Gibraltar. It is the only primate species found in Africa outside of the sub-Saharan region.

The Barbary macaque is a medium-sized monkey, with males typically weighing 15–25 kg (33–55 lbs) and females 7–15 kg (15–33 lbs). The species is sexually dimorphic, with males being larger than females and having longer canine teeth. Barbary macaques have grey-brown fur, a distinctive beard and mustache, and a long, prehensile tail.

Barbary macaques are social animals, living in troops of up to 100 individuals, consisting of several matrilineal family groups. The species is omnivorous, with its diet consisting of fruits, leaves, seeds, insects, and small vertebrates.

The Barbary macaque is a threatened species, with its population declining due to habitat loss, hunting, and the illegal pet trade. Conservation efforts are underway to protect the species and its habitat.

Other Famous Animals in Morocco:

- Atlas Mountains vipers

- Striped hyenas

- Egyptian vultures