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Why did Morocco’s coastline have few natural harbours before modern ports were built?
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Morocco’s coastline is characterized by a regular shape that historically offered few natural harbours. Before the construction of modern ports, navigation along the coast was made difficult by the presence of offshore sandbars and rocky reefs. These geographical obstacles hindered safe access for maritime vessels, necessitating the development of modern engineering solutions to facilitate trade and shipping.123