morocco

Everyday

1. Morocco is a country in north-west Africa, across the sea from Spain (a name). tree →
2. Morocco (small m) is a fine soft leather made from goatskin, used for book covers. tree →

In the lessons

In geography, Morocco has the Atlas Mountains, the Sahara Desert, and cities like Marrakesh, Rabat and Casablanca; people speak Arabic, Berber (Amazigh) and French. Famous for markets (souks), mint tea and tagines.

Examples

• Morocco is in North Africa. tree →
• We drank mint tea in Morocco. tree →
• The Atlas Mountains are in Morocco. tree →
• The old book was bound in red morocco. tree →
• Morocco's capital is Rabat, not Casablanca. tree →
• Morocco reached the World Cup semi-finals. tree →
• And from the General's apartment there arrived a hymn-book bound in morocco, sent by the little lady to whom George had given pictures. tree →

Note

Capital M for the country. Adjective: Moroccan. Trap: the capital is Rabat.