Morocco

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