Why in News :- Algeria severed diplomatic ties with Morocco on August 24 citing “hostile actions” from its neighbor, as relations between the two countries continued to deteriorate following an extended conflict mainly revolving around the Western Sahara.

At a news conference in Algiers, Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra accused Morocco of using Pegasus spyware against Algerian officials, supporting a separatist group, and reneging on bilateral commitments.

Important Places in Morocco include : Atlas Mountains of Africa, Marrakesh.

Strait of Gibraltar separates Spain from Morocco.

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