Question

In this city, Paul Sinoir (“sih-nwar”) designed a blue Cubist villa that was restored by Yves Saint-Laurent, who had his ashes scattered in its rose garden. Winston Churchill’s only painting created during World War II depicts this city’s Kutubiyya Mosque. Juan Goytisolo (“goy-tee-SO-loh”) lived the last two decades of his life in this city and praised a gathering space from an unfinished mosque that became UNESCO’s (“yoo-NESS-ko’s”) first Masterpiece site for oral tradition. Abdullah al-Ghalib rebuilt this city’s Ben Youssef Madrasa, which is one of the few remaining buildings in the Saadian style. Visitors can enjoy this city’s signature lamb soup tangia and listen to Berber performers in its Jemaa el-Fnaa marketplace. The Almoravids built this city’s signature red walls while it was their capital, but it was later eclipsed by Fez and Rabat. (-5[1])For 10 points, name this central Moroccan city in the shadow of the Atlas Mountains. (10[1])■END■

ANSWER: Marrakesh [or Marrakech or Murrākush or Mṛṛakc]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Matthew SiffYale BWUSTL B130-5
Neal JoshiWUSTL BYale B14510

Summary

2023 ACF Nationals04/22/2023Y1100%0%100%145.00