Morocco

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  1. 3. What Moroccans are having for lunch this month.
  2. 4. A country ruled by a king or queen.
  3. 8. An Arabic greeting meaning “Peace be upon you.”
  4. 11. A fertile area in a desert where water is found.
  5. 12. A fortress or fortified area.
  6. 13. A person who moves from place to place instead of living permanently in one area.
  7. 14. A plant-based dye used to decorate hands and feet, especially for weddings and celebrations.
  8. 17. The holy book of Islam.
  9. 20. A desert animal used for transportation.
  10. 21. A traditional Moroccan spice blend made from many different spices.
  11. 23. The capital city of Morocco.
  12. 24. Also called Amazigh; the Indigenous people of North Africa.
  13. 26. A group of travelers, often with camels, crossing the desert together.
  14. 27. Salma Princess of Morocco and wife of King Mohammed VI.
  15. 30. The Prophet of Islam.
  16. 31. The old, historic part of a North African city, often surrounded by walls.
  17. 32. Number of pillars of Islam; number of points on the green star on the red Moroccan flag.
  18. 33. Traditional Moroccan leather slippers.
  19. 34. An optical illusion in the desert that makes it look like there is water.
  20. 36. A Berber (Amazigh) language spoken in southern Morocco.
  21. 37. A traditional Moroccan green tea with fresh mint and sugar, symbolizing hospitality.
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  1. 1. A famous collection of Middle Eastern and North African folk tales.
  2. 2. Semolina, small steamed grains topped with vegetables and meat.
  3. 5. The official currency of Morocco.
  4. 6. A dark eye cosmetic used traditionally in North Africa and the Middle East.
  5. 7. Arabic for “Thank you.”
  6. 9. Country located north of Morocco (across the Strait of Gibraltar).
  7. 10. The current month-long festival of fasting, prayer, reflection and community.
  8. 15. Moroccan Arabic, the everyday spoken language in Morocco.
  9. 16. Invisible spirits created out of smokeless fire and free will/ shapeshifters/ tricksters.
  10. 18. Country located south of southern Morocco.
  11. 19. An outdoor marketplace.
  12. 22. A traditional bright red natural cosmetic used in Morocco for lip and cheek color.
  13. 25. A large sandstorm common in desert regions.
  14. 26. A long, decorative robe traditionally worn in Morocco and other parts of North Africa.
  15. 28. Country located east of Morocco.
  16. 29. A Moroccan Amazigh tribe famous for handmade wool rugs.
  17. 34. The current King of Morocco.
  18. 35. Sweet fruit from palm trees, a major crop in Morocco
  19. 36. A traditional Moroccan slow-cooked stew and also the clay pot it is cooked in.