What are some facts about Morocco's people?
What are some facts about Morocco's people? Moroccans are Berber and Arab and most of the people are Muslim. The Berbers have been in North Africa for centuries. Many of the Berber people live in the mountains and still speak the Berber language, but today they are moving to cities to find work. Moroccans enjoy drinking mint tea sweetened with sugar.
Can Moroccans kiss in public?
Public displays of affection While you may often see people of the same sex hugging and holding hands in Morocco, this is only a sign of friendship. Public displays of affection between opposite sexes such as kissing are not allowed, while homosexuality is illegal in Morocco.
Can Moroccans drink alcohol?
Morocco is quite a liberal country in comparison to other Muslim nations, but there are still some important differences to bear in mind if it is your first time here. Is Morocco a dry country? Morocco allows the consumption of alcohol. Alcohol must be purchased and consumed in licensed hotels, bars, and tourist areas.
What is considered rude in Morocco?
So it is considered incredibly rude to eat, shake hands, give a gift, or leave a tip with your left hand. If you get invited to a local's home for tea during your tour of Morocco, be especially careful to only touch your cup and any fruit or bread that may be offered with your right hand.
What are 2 fun facts about Morocco?
- There is a Blue City in Morocco.
- There is also a Red City in Morocco.
- Morocco was the first country to recognize the United States as a country.
- Tourism is a huge industry in Morocco.
- 99% of Moroccans are Muslim.
- There are several languages spoken in Morocco.
What are 5 fun facts about Morocco?
- The High Atlas Mountains are heavenly. ...
- There are 4 unique imperial cities. ...
- Marakkesh's Jemaa el-Fna is bucket-list worthy. ...
- Morocco is one of the world's most diverse countries. ...
- From mosques to riads, there's amazing architecture everywhere. ...
- The Medina in Fes is car-free.
Can Moroccans kiss before marriage?
Moroccan society has rules regarding passionate kissing in public and lying on top of each other in a public garden as an act of aggression against Moroccan society - kissing in public can be considered a no-go for unmarried couples.
What is a cultural fact about Morocco?
Morocco is a tolerant, yet traditional culture with strong values and there are one or two etiquette rules to follow to ensure a smooth and respectful trip. As a Muslim country, clothing should be modest as many people are offended by clothes that do not cover legs and shoulders, especially in rural areas.
What is Morocco known as?
Morocco's modern official Arabic name al-Mamlakah al-Maghribiyyah (??????? ????????) may best be translated as 'The Kingdom of the Western Place'.