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Culture
& Traditions
Religion:
Sunni Islam is the religion of Morocco.
Christians and Jewish represent only 1.1% and 0.2% of the population.
Society & Conduct:
Morocco is more relaxed than many muslim countries and therefore it is possible
to wear clothing that exposes arms and legs in coastal resorts. However to minimize hassle,
women are advised to cover themselves at social occasions and visits in traditional rural areas.
Moroccans are inordinately friendly and hospitable, so try saying
ssalamu 'aleykum (peace
be upon you) and insh'allah.
Coversation:
Moroccans love to talk. For the men, particularly, conversation forms a major part of life and hours are spent everyday arguing about current issues over a coffee in the towns' abundant cafés.
A standard greeting will go something like this:
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Ssalamu 'aleykum
(Peace be upon you.) |
| - Wa 'aleykum as-salam
(And upon you.) |
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Labas? (How are you? or literally 'No harm?'.) |
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- Labas, barak llahu fîk (Fine, thank you.) |
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Kulshi bekhir? (Is everything OK?) |
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- Bekhir, llhamdu llah (Fine, praise God.) |
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Food & Drink:
The finest of Moroccan arts is undoubtly its cuisine.
All over Morocco, the main drink apart from water is mint tea (Attay). A cheap, refreshing drink which is made with green tea, fresh mint and masses of white sugar.
If you want a reduced sugar tea, ask for (Attay msous) or (B'la sukar).
Coffee is commonly drunk black and strong (Kahwa Kahla). For a weak milky coffee, ask for a (Café au lait or kahwa hlib). A stronger milky coffee is a (Café cassé or kahwa mhersa).
More Resources about Morocco:
· Moroccan National Office Of Tourism
· Lonely Planet World Guide | Destination Morocco
· BBC Holiday | Destinations - Marrakech, Morocco
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Hassan II Grand Mosque
Casablanca
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Mosque Architecture
Casablanca
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Vue on Beach
Tangier
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Architecture
Tangier
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Menara
Marrakech
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Old Square at night
Marrakech
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Bazar Souk
Marrakech
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