Casablanca
In which Moroccan city is The Corniche located?
Casablanca
Which Moroccan port is larger than Casablanca's?
Tangier Med
Boraq is a fast, mythical creature
Where was most of the 1942 movie Casablanca filmed?
Burbank, California
Most scholars believe Casablanca was originally called what?
Anfa
Casablanca's Ain Diab district was the first in Africa to open a what?
McDonald's
The 1942 film Casablanca was based on what play?
Everybody Comes to Rick's
Which 1972 Woody Allen film was influenced by Casablanca?
Play It Again, Sam
Casablanca's Morocco Mall won a Guinness World Record for what?
The largest in-store indoor aquarium
While standing in the bustling streets of Casablanca, you wonder: Kigali is the capital of Africa's most densely populated country. Which country is it?
Rwanda
What's the final line in the 1942 film Casablanca?
"Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship."
While exploring the historical ties of North Africa from Casablanca, you learn that Algeria was once a colony of which European country?
France
In the movie Casablanca, which country's official name was Abyssinia until 1945?
Ethiopia
What is the prominent landmark located near The Corniche?
Hassan II Mosque
The Casablanca Conference of 1943 was an important meeting during the Second World War. Which of the following did not attend?
Joseph Stalin
What event destroyed Casablanca in 1755 AD?
Earthquake
What is the name of the famous beach along The Corniche in Casablanca?
Ain Diab Beach
What is the name of the large shopping mall located near The Corniche?
Morocco Mall
Casablanca's largest airport is named after whom?
Mohammed V
Which group of Europeans first referred to Casablanca as "Casa Branca"?
Portuguese
What kind of nightlife is The Corniche known for?
Clubs and lounges
Which type of establishments are commonly found along The Corniche?
Cafes and restaurants
In 2004, Casablanca opened a replica of which fictional Hollywood bar?
Rick's Café
Casablanca is a major setting in what 2006 video game?
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey
When comparing flags of African nations from Casablanca, can you identify which country once had a flag that was completely green?
Libya
While exploring Africa's rich geography from Casablanca, can you name the capital of Cameroon?
Yaoundé
Which comedy group filmed A Night in Casablanca?
Marx Brothers
While reflecting on trade routes that once connected West Africa to cities like Casablanca, can you name the capital of Ghana?
Accra
While walking through the historic streets of Casablanca, you hear about Carthage, an ancient city. Today, it is a suburb of which major North African city?
Tunis
Which luxurious resort area is part of The Corniche?
Anfa Place
Which sultan is credited with redesigning Casablanca in the 18th century?
Mohammed ben Abdallah
What is the architectural style of the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca?
Modern Moroccan Revival
What Casablanca-born celebrity sang "Minefields" with John Legend?
Faouzia Ouihya
According to the American Film Institute, what is the most famous line from the movie Casablanca?
"Here's looking at you, kid."
Which French author, known for his aviation-themed works, joined Casablanca's 37th Fighter Regiment?
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Casablanca's Mohammed V Stadium was first named after which boxer?
Marcel Cerdan
Inaugurated in 1999, L'Boulevard in Casablanca is a competition for what?
Music and urban culture
What was the original Berber name for the city of Casablanca?
Anfa
According to Tahir Shah's book, what is located in Casablanca's Dar Khalifa?
A haunted house
French architect Albert Laprade created what building in Casablanca?
El Hank Lighthouse
What event destroyed Casablanca in 1755 AD?
Earthquake
The Casablanca Finance City Tower was built on top of what?
An old airport
Which Nobel Prize-winning physicist was born in Casablanca?
Serge Haroche
Which Moroccan city has a larger population than Casablanca?
None
What type of activity is popular along The Corniche for locals and tourists alike?
Strolling and jogging
Which Casablanca-born actor appeared in "The Pink Panther" and "The Da Vinci Code"?
Jean Reno
Casablanca's Museum of Moroccan Judaism was originally used as a what?
Orphanage
In 1958, Casablanca's Ain Diab district hosted what major event?
A Formula One Grand Prix
What does "Casablanca" literally mean?
"White House"
Which Casablanca-born comedian was dubbed TF1's 2007 "funniest man of the year"?
Gad Elmaleh
What is the nickname for Casablanca's Raja Club Athletic?
Green Eagles
What's a common nickname for Casablanca's Wydad Athletic Club?
The Reds
What's in Casablanca's Dar ul-Aala museum?
Ancient instruments
In which Hardy Boys book do Frank and Joe visit Casablanca?
The Mysterious Caravan
What is a popular reason for visiting The Corniche?
Breathtaking ocean views
Casablanca's Al-Quds Mosque was originally a what?
Catholic church
Famed stained glass artist Gabriel Loire contributed to the design of which Casablanca building?
Église Notre-Dame de Lourdes
Which French architect is credited with urbanizing Casablanca?
Henri Prost
What does "pasha" mean in the name of Casablanca's building Mahkamat al-Pasha?
Governor
Who performed for American troops in 1943 in Casablanca's Rialto Cinema?
Josephine Baker
Casablanca's Assunna Mosque was based on what Catholic church?
Igreja da Pampulha, Brazil
In the 2024 census, what percent of Morocco's population lives in Casablanca?
21%
Which famous rapper was born in Casablanca?
French Montana
Which Moroccan city is home to the Bou Inania Madrasa, a famous Islamic school?
Fez
Which Moroccan city is nicknamed the "Red City"?
Marrakech
What is the name of the traditional Moroccan music genre known for its Andalusian influences?
Malhun
Which Moroccan city is located at the northernmost point of Africa?
Tangier
What is the name of the traditional Moroccan pottery style originating from Fez?
Blue-and-White Pottery
What is the primary language spoken in Morocco?
Darija
What is the primary crop grown in the Souss Valley of Morocco?
Citrus fruits
What ocean does The Corniche in Casablanca overlook?
Atlantic Ocean
What is the name of the festival that celebrates roses in Morocco?
Kelaa M'gouna Rose Festival
Which ancient Roman city ruins can be found near Rabat?
Volubilis
What is the name of the tassel that is often attached to a Fez hat?
Sar
Which 12th-century landmark in Rabat was left incomplete and features a series of stone columns?
Hassan Tower
What is the name of the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains?
Mount Toubkal
Which Moroccan city is famous for its annual sacred music festival?
Fez
What is the name of the largest artificial lake in Morocco?
Bin El Ouidane Dam
What is the traditional Moroccan garment worn by both men and women?
Djellaba
What mountain range surrounds Chefchaouen?
Rif
Which UNESCO-listed ksar (fortified village) is located on the ancient caravan route between Marrakech and the Sahara?
Ait Benhaddou
What is the Moroccan Arabic term for a traditional market?
Souk
What is the name of the main gateway to the Sahara Desert in Morocco?
Merzouga
What is the name of the famous international film festival held annually in Marrakech?
Marrakech International Film Festival
What is the name of the large palm grove in southern Morocco near the Draa River?
Zagora
What historical landmark in Rabat is an incomplete minaret?
Hassan Tower
What is the name of the Moroccan dish made with steamed semolina and served with meat and vegetables?
Couscous
Which Moroccan port city was historically a hub for pirates?
Essaouira
Which mountain pass connects Marrakech to the Sahara Desert?
Tizi n'Tichka Pass
Since the independence of South Sudan, which country is the largest by surface area in Africa?
Algeria
What country is the Fez hat traditionally associated with?
Morocco
Which fortified village near Ouarzazate is a UNESCO World Heritage site?
Ait Benhaddou
What is the name of the square in Marrakech's Medina known for its lively atmosphere?
Jemaa el-Fnaa
What is the name of the large saltwater lagoon in southern Morocco?
Khenifiss
What is the name of the strait that separates Morocco from Spain?
Strait of Gibraltar
Which Moroccan city is famous for its ancient tanneries?
Fez
What is the typical shape of a Fez hat?
Cylindrical with a flat top
What is the common color of a traditional Fez hat?
Red
Which Moroccan city is located at the confluence of the Oum Er-Rbia and Bouregreg rivers?
Rabat
What is the largest desert in Morocco?
Sahara
Which ocean borders Morocco to the west?
Atlantic Ocean
Which region in Morocco is known for its argan trees?
Souss Valley
What coastal Moroccan town is known for its historic medina and arts scene?
Essaouira
Which traditional dish is commonly served in Marrakech and other Moroccan cities?
Tajine
Which city in Morocco is known as the "Blue City"?
Chefchaouen
What is the name of the fertile coastal plain in northern Morocco?
Rif
Which Moroccan town is famous for its blue-washed buildings?
Chefchaouen
What is the capital city of Morocco?
Rabat
What is the main purpose of the Koutoubia Mosque near Jemaa el-Fnaa in Marrakech?
Place of worship
Which of the following fruits is named after a city in Morocco?
Tangerine
Which lake in Morocco is one of the largest artificial reservoirs in the country?
Bin El Ouidane
What is the smallest state on Africa's mainland?
Gambia
What is Fez's Medina most famous for?
Intricate streets and tanneries
What is the name of the iconic sand dunes in the Sahara Desert near Merzouga?
Erg Chebbi
What UNESCO designation has been given to Marrakech's Medina and Jemaa el-Fnaa Square?
World Heritage Site
What is the highest peak in Morocco?
Mount Toubkal
In which country is Pointe des Almadies, Africa's westernmost point, located?
Senegal
Which activity is a popular attraction in the Sahara Desert?
Camel treks
Which mountain range runs through central Morocco?
Atlas
In 1931, Morocco's French General Hubert Lyautey appeared on the cover of which magazine?
Time
What is Africa's only naturally occuring bear - which unfortunately may now be extinct - called?
Atlas
Which opera star donated a large collection of Jewish holy relics to Morocco?
David Serero
What is the name of the fortress and residential quarter in Rabat?
Kasbah of the Udayas
Which is the easternmost country in Africa?
Somalia
Which of the following is a country located on the mainland of Africa?
Nigeria
Which cultural group is associated with the villages in the Atlas Mountains?
Berbers
Which Moroccan city is located at the meeting point of the Atlantic Ocean and the Bouregreg River?
Rabat
What is the oldest continuously operating university in the world, located in Fez?
Al-Qarawiyyin University
What wind is Essaouira famous for, making it a hotspot for windsurfing and kitesurfing?
Alizé
What is the name of the fertile plateau in central Morocco?
Middle Atlas
Which river is the longest in Morocco?
Draa
What type of market is commonly found in Moroccan medinas like Marrakech and Fez?
Souk
What is Africa's oldest national park?
Kruger
As one of Africa's great rivers, which large river flows through Mozambique on its way to the Indian Ocean?
Zambezi
What does Morocco's flag look like?
A red field with a green five-pointed star in the center
Which famous movies have been filmed in Ait Benhaddou?
Gladiator and Game of Thrones
Which African country was formerly known as Zaire?
Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo-Kinshasa)
During Operation Yachin, thousands of Moroccan Jews left Casablanca for where?
Israel
Until the 19th century, a genuine fez hat could only be found in which North African city?
Fez
When did Nelson Mandela become President of South Africa?
1994
While considering Africa's diverse countries from a spot in Morocco, can you name the country that completely surrounds Lesotho?
South Africa
In which African country was Muammar al-Gaddafi the political leader following "The Green Revolution" in 1969?
Libya
Eritrea is a state in northeast Africa and shares a border with which of these countries?
Ethiopia
What is the name of the famous valley located in the High Atlas Mountains?
Ourika
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