Morocco culture & politics
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- 2. A traditional North African dish made of small steamed grains topped with vegetables and meat.
- 3. Princess of Morocco and wife of King Mohammed VI.
- 6. A fertile area in a desert where water is found.
- 8. Sweet fruit from palm trees, commonly eaten in North Africa and during Ramadan.
- 11. A large sandstorm common in desert regions.
- 12. Traditional Moroccan leather slippers.
- 14. A country ruled by a king or queen.
- 16. A Moroccan Arabic word meaning shame or something socially inappropriate.
- 17. The old, historic part of a North African city, often surrounded by walls.
- 20. A fortress or fortified area.
- 21. A desert animal used for transportation.
- 23. An optical illusion in the desert that makes it look like there is water.
- 27. A famous collection of Middle Eastern and North African folk tales.
- 29. Moroccan Arabic, the everyday spoken language in Morocco.
- 30. An Arabic greeting meaning “Peace be upon you.”
- 31. A Moroccan Amazigh tribe famous for handmade wool rugs.
- 32. The capital city of Morocco.
- 33. A traditional Moroccan green tea with fresh mint and sugar, symbolizing hospitality.
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- 1. The current King of Morocco.
- 2. A group of travelers, often with camels, crossing the desert together.
- 4. A traditional Moroccan slow-cooked stew and also the clay pot it is cooked in.
- 5. Invisible spirits created out of smokeless fire and free will/ shapeshifters/ tricksters
- 7. facial tattoos – Traditional tattoos worn by some Amazigh (Berber) women symbolizing identity, beauty, or protection.
- 9. A Berber (Amazigh) language spoken in southern Morocco.
- 10. An outdoor marketplace.
- 13. The Prophet of Islam.
- 15. A long, decorative robe traditionally worn in Morocco and other parts of North Africa.
- 18. A traditional bright red natural cosmetic used in Morocco for lip and cheek color.
- 19. The holy book of Islam.
- 22. A plant-based dye used to decorate hands and feet, especially for weddings and celebrations.
- 24. (rail hanut) – A traditional Moroccan spice blend made from many different spices.
- 25. A dark eye cosmetic used traditionally in North Africa and the Middle East.
- 26. Arabic for “Thank you.”
- 28. A person who moves from place to place instead of living permanently in one area.
- 29. The official currency of Morocco.
- 31. Also called Amazigh; the Indigenous people of North Africa.