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What main languages are spoken here?:

The main language spoken is French and Moroccan Arabic (Darija).

What type of money is used here?:

The currency is the Moroccan dirham.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

Water costs about 10 cents (USD).

What was the best meal this week?:

The best meal this week was the Moroccan tajine, which is a dish with rice, chicken, vegetables, and spices cooked together in a clay pot.

What music did I listen to this week?:

I listened to French and West African songs this week.

What activity was the most fun this week?:

We had fun taking trains across the Moroccaan countryside and watching the Atlas Mountains go by in the distance.

What did I read this week?:

I read "Paper Towns" by John Green most recently.

What games or sports did I play this week?:

I played Monopoly Deal with my friends, which is our favorite game ever. 

Other news from this week:

I learned just how much I love Moroccan mint tea. It's called atay in Darija.