Trivia in Morocco
Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country
National symbols
Flag: Red field with green pentagram (Seal of Solomon) at center
Emblem: National emblem with red shield and green star below golden crown, supported by lions on both sides
Trivia & facts
- World's largest phosphate rock reserve country with top-class export volume
- Al-Qarawiyyin University, considered world's oldest university, founded 859
- Film "Casablanca" actually filmed little in Morocco
- Mint tea affectionately called "Moroccan whiskey" as national beverage
- Achieved first African semi-finalist at 2022 FIFA World Cup
- Toubkal Mountain (4165m) is North Africa's highest peak with year-round snow
- Morocco's blue city Chefchaouen, indigo dye protects townscape
- National flag pentagram symbolizes five pillars (faith, prayer, charity, fasting, pilgrimage)
- Western Sahara dispute is unresolved international issue continuing since 1975
- Argan oil famous for photos of goats climbing trees to eat fruit