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What main languages are spoken here?:

The main languages spoken in Morocco are Arabic because of its Muslim influence and French because part of this country was originally colonized by France. In the last city I visisted, Chefchaouen, Spanish is spoken by many locals there because Spain colonized that region of Morocco.  

What type of money is used here?:

The national currency is the Moroccan dirham which is worth approximately 30 cents. 

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

A bottle of water usually costs 5 dirham in Morocco, or the equivalent of 1.50 USD. 

What was the best meal this week?:

The best meal I ate this week was my first dinner with a Moroccan family in the capital city of Rabat. We had a dish that was a mix of potatoes, cheese and a variety of spices as well as Tajine chicken, a very popular Moroccan dish. The entire meal was homemade and tasted absolutely delicious!

What music did I listen to this week?:

I listened to Arabic pop music on the radio while traveling around Morocco. I did not know what the artists were singing about, but I could tell if the song was about something good or bad, depending on the beat of the song.

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