Cities & Places
What is the capital of Morocco?
Rabat
What drink is traditionally offered to guests in Morocco?
Mint tea
What desert covers part of Morocco and North Africa?
Sahara Desert
Which European country ruled Morocco together with France in the early 20th century?
Spain
What is the name of the famous Moroccan dish made with meat and vegetables cooked in a clay pot?
Tagine
Which Moroccan city is known for its blue-painted streets?
Chefchaouen
What is the traditional Moroccan dish made with semolina, often eaten on Fridays?
Couscous
What mountain range runs through Morocco?
Atlas Mountains
What year did Morocco gain independence from France?
1956
What sweet pastry made with honey and sesame is popular in Morocco?
Chebakia
Which city is famous for its Jemaa el-Fnaa square?
Marrakech
What is the traditional Moroccan tea made with green tea and mint called?
Atay
What ocean lies to the west of Morocco?
Atlantic Ocean
What is the name of Morocco’s current ruling dynasty?
Alaouite dynasty
What is the name of the thin pancake often eaten for breakfast in Morocco?
Msemen
Which city is Morocco’s largest and economic hub?
Casablanca
What is the traditional Moroccan clothing worn for celebrations called?
Djellaba
What sea is located to the north of Morocco?
Mediterranean Sea
What agreement divided Morocco into French and Spanish zones?
Treaty of Fez (1912)
What soup is traditionally eaten to break the fast during Ramadan in Morocco?
Harira
Which Moroccan city is known as the “Red City”?
Marrakech
What spice mix is commonly used in Moroccan cooking with many spices blended together?
Ras el hanout
What strait separates Morocco from Spain?
Strait of Gibraltar
What ancient empire ruled much of Morocco before Islam?
Roman Empire
What dried fruit is commonly used in Moroccan dishes like tagine?
Dates