1. The movie “Casablanca” was not filmed in or near Casablanca. It was solely produced in Hollywood; not even the scriptwriters have ever been to Casablanca!

2. The famous quote “play it again, Sam” was never said in the movie either!

3. The entire movie “Black Hawk Down” on the other hand was filmed in and around Rabat!

4. Each city has a dedicated color for their taxis: Marrakesh – yellow, Casablanca – red, Rabat – blue

5. The last number on every license plate is dedicated to the city. Rabat, the capitol got #1, of course. When we were passed from a convoy of big fat Mercedes’, with police motorcycles and the whole kaboom, the license plate of of of the cars had #99. That is only used for the royal family!!!

6. Starting next year, every child will start learning English in elementary school, and French in highschool. Up until now it was the other way around: French first, English later in highschool.