Morocco has the world's oldest university
The University of al-Qarawiyyin in Fez was founded in 859 AD — recognized by UNESCO and Guinness as the oldest continuously operating university in the world. It was founded by a woman, Fatima al-Fihri.
🎲 Fun facts in Morocco
A few quirky things about Morocco that surprise almost every visitor — small details that explain a lot about how life there actually feels.
In Morocco, fun facts comes down to a few things: morocco has the world's oldest university, goats climb argan trees, and blue is an entire city.
Goats climb argan trees
In rural Morocco, goats literally climb argan trees to eat the fruit. It's not a tourist setup — though some roadside displays are staged. The argan oil industry is a major women's cooperative economy.
Blue is an entire city
Chefchaouen, in the Rif Mountains, has buildings painted in every shade of blue. The tradition may come from Jewish settlers who considered blue a color of heaven, or it might just repel mosquitoes.