Geography
In which continent is Morocco found?
Africa
What languages are spoken in Morocco?
French, Berber, Arabic
What animal holds water in its back as it traverses the desert?
camel
What are people from Morocco called?
Moroccans
What is the national drink of Morocco?
mint tea
What is the name of the region in which Morocco is found?
The Maghreb
What language is most used in buisiness and diplomacy in Morocco?
French
What is the name of the worlds largest desert and where is it located?
The Sahara Desert (in Northern Africa generally - Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea, Chad, Niger, Mali, Mauritania, Western Sahara)
What is the most practiced religion in Morocco?
Islam (99%)
What is the main ingredient in hummus?
chickpeas
What is Morocco's capital city?
Rabat
By which countries was Morocco colonized?
France (and Spain)
What is one of Morocco's primary natural resources?
salt
What is the customary greeting between men and women in Morocco?
What is Morocco's national dish?
couscous
What countries border Morocco?
Algeria and Mauritania
When was the US first recognized as a country and by whom?
Morocco in 1786
What is Morocco's national animal?
the Barbary lion
What do Moroccans say to one another as a greeting?
salaam alaykum (may peace be with you)
What do you call ground beef wrapped in dough?
a Moroccan cigar
What bodies of water touch Morocco?
Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Straight of Gibraltar
When did Morocco gain independence?
1956
What is Morocco's national flower and what does it symbolize?
the rose, love
What type of government does Morocco have?
a constitutional monarchy
How is food traditionally eaten in Morocco?
by the right hand with three fingers