10 Facts about Morocco you probably don’t know

The Kingdom of Morocco is a country located in North Africa.

Following are some interesting facts about Morocco you probably didn’t know

1-Morocco was the first nation to sign a treaty with the United States in 1786.

2-In Morocco, it is considered impolite to handle food with the left hand.

3-The symbol of love in Morocco is the liver not the heart.

4-Morocco is the largest exporter of sardines in the world.

5-Morocco is only 8 miles from Europe, across the Strait of Gibraltar.

6-Couscous is the Moroccan national dish.

7-Moroccans have been writing about the world since the 14th century, beginning with Moroccan Islamic scholar Ibn Battuta.

8-The tomb of John the Baptist is said to reside in the shrine of Sidi Yahia ben Younes, situated in the Moroccan city of Oujda.

9-The Venus of Tan-Tan found in 1999 in Morocco, is the earliest artistic representation of the human form.

10-Casablanca, the film named after the Moroccan city is considered one of the best films of all time.

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