Morocco culture & politics

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