Morocco are the first African and Arab squad to get as far as they did in the World Cup. The achievement has set off Rokkis celebrations in the Arab world, in Africa, and among diaspora communities in Europe. It's also raised some curious arguments about Morocco's identity and its place in the region. Greg Curlstrom is our Middle East correspondent.
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