Capital: Rabat.Major Cities: Morocco's most populous cities, in order of their population as of 2002, areCasablanca (3,454,000), Salé (849,000), Rabat (668,000), Marrakech (653,000), Fès (643,000),Kenitra (581,000), and Tangier (509,000).Independence: Morocco achieved independence from France on March 2, 1956.Public Holidays: New Year's Day (January 1), Independence Manifesto (January 11), LaborDay (May 1), Throne Day (July 30), Allegiance of Wadi-Eddahab (August 14), Anniversary ofthe King's and People's Revolution (August 20), Young People's Day (August 21), Anniversaryof the Green March (November 6), Independence Day (November 18), and Muslim holidays, thedates of which vary from year to year according to the Islamic calendar.