Geography
What is capital city?
Rabat
What are the main languages spoken in North Africa (be specific)?
Arabic - Darija
French
Berber - Amazigh
How many hours ahead of the US is Morocco? (of us)
6 hours ahead (CST - Houston time)
Who does the king claim lineage from?
The prophet Mohmed
What is the name of the local currency in Morocco?
Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
What is the largest city?
Casablanca
What language will people expect you to know?
French
What two main people groups live in Morocco?
Arabs & Bebers
What is the king’s name? (hint: name of the airport)
King Mohamad the VI
What is the exchange rate? $1 = ? Dirham?
10
What countries does Morocco border? (must name all, controversial question)
Algeria
Western Sahara
Mauritania (?)
How do you say hello in Darija?
Salam / selam
What is the name of Morocco’s soccer/futbol team?
Atlas Lions
Does Morocco allow women to serve in government?
Yes
What is the population of Morocco? (to the nearest million)
38 M
What US state is the country of Morocco likened to in terms of weather and climate?
California - about the same size as well!
How do you say thank you in Darija?
Shukran / Chokran
Which country did Morocco first recognize as a country and has been a close ally with ever since?
The United States! Morocco was the first country to recognize US as a country in 1777.
What type of government is Morocco?
Constitutional monarchy
Does Sunni or Shia make up the majority of Islam followers?
Sunni 99.23%
What bodies of water does Morocco touch? Must name all three
Mediterranean Sea
North Atlantic Ocean
Straight of Gibraltar
Morocco's modern official Arabic name 'al-Mamlakah al-Maghribiyyah' is translated to?
The Kingdom of the Western Place
What side of the rode to Moroccans drive on?
Right
What is the name of the prime minister? (first name is acceptable)
Aziz Akhannouch
What is another term for the king that he often goes by?
Commander of the Faithful