They speak French and a special Arabic dialect called Darija. Darija sounds like a mix of Spanish, French, and Arabic, and YES, it's as confusing to understand as it sounds!
The money here is called "Dirhams". 10 Dirhams = 1 US Dollar!
30 Dirhams (3 bucks)
It had to be the Tanjine I made with my classmates! Tanjine is named after the cool clay pot used to cook it. The tagine pot has a cone-like lid that helps to circulate steam, keeping the dish moist and tender as it slowly cooks. The dish itself is a slow-cooked stew, often made with meat (like lamb, chicken, or beef), vegetables, dried fruits (such as apricots or raisins), and a bunch of spices!
My roommates and I found a drum left behind from the last group of students who lived in our apartment, so we've been jamming out with that all week!
