Morocco Quiz Part 2: Souks, Riads, and the Atlas Mountains

How well do you know Morocco?

Test your knowledge of Morocco with these 10 questions. Choose the best answer for each question and see your score at the end!

• 1. What is a "riad," a common type of accommodation for tourists in Morocco?

  • (A) A desert tent
  • (B) A modern hotel
  • (C) A traditional house with an interior courtyard
  • (D) A beach resort

• 2. The Atlas Mountains, North Africa's highest mountain range, are predominantly located in which country?

  • (A) Egypt
  • (B) Algeria
  • (C) Morocco
  • (D) Tunisia

• 3. What is the name for the bustling, traditional marketplaces found in Moroccan cities?

  • (A) Bazaars
  • (B) Souks
  • (C) Malls
  • (D) Plazas

• 4. Which of these is a key ingredient in many Moroccan salads and tagines?

  • (A) Preserved lemons
  • (B) Pineapple
  • (C) Seaweed
  • (D) Tofu

• 5. In Moroccan social customs, which hand is traditionally used for eating?

  • (A) The left hand
  • (B) The right hand
  • (C) Both hands
  • (D) It does not matter

• 6. The city of Fes is world-renowned for its traditional industry of what?

  • (A) Glassblowing
  • (B) Silk weaving
  • (C) Leather tanning (tanneries)
  • (D) Watchmaking

• 7. What is "Argan oil," a famous export from Morocco, primarily used for?

  • (A) Cooking and cosmetics
  • (B) Fuel
  • (C) Industrial lubricant
  • (D) Cleaning

• 8. What does the phrase "Insha'Allah" commonly express in Moroccan conversation?

  • (A) A definite yes
  • (B) A firm no
  • (C) An expression of hope or future possibility, meaning "God willing"
  • (D) An expression of gratitude

• 9. What is a common feature of Moroccan architecture and design?

  • (A) Minimalist, simple lines
  • (B) Intricate tilework (Zellij), arches, and courtyards
  • (C) Log cabin construction
  • (D) Glass skyscrapers

• 10. The Gnawa are an ethnic group in Morocco known for what?

  • (A) Their nomadic desert lifestyle
  • (B) Their unique style of spiritual music and dance
  • (C) Their seafaring traditions
  • (D) Their metalworking skills