Morocco: Facts & Stats

CULTURE

Traditions:

Morocco is a colorful mix of African, Islamic, Arab, Berber and European influences.

Greetings are important part of communicating in Morocco, and a cursory greeting is considered rude. Upon meeting, Moroccans shake hands and then touch their hearts with their right hands as a show of affection. Friends ask not only how each other is doing but how each other’s family is as well. Children in rural areas conventionally kiss the right hand of their parents or elders to show respect when greeting them. Some people might greet relatives or close friends by kissing cheeks or brushing.

While Moroccan homes are private affairs, people entertain their guests at home rather than at a cafe or in a restaurant, even different business meetings between foreign investors who would like to invest in Morocco property take place at home. Moroccans feel a strong duty to be a generous host, meeting their guests’ every need. A Moroccan proverb goes, “Feed your guests, even if you are starving.”

Wedding is a new union between families and are celebrated as wonderful as possible. A wedding usually lasts two days. Nowadays, it is becoming a custom for wealth parents of groom or bride to present gifts such as cars, property in Morocco like houses, villas and apartments.

Under Islamic law a Moroccan husband may have up to four wives, providing equally for each. To take another wife, a man must have permission from his current wife or wives. Under Moroccan economic reality, though, the actual practice of polygamy is rare.

Celebrations:

January 1 New Year Public Holiday in Morocco

April 25 Liberation Day Public Holiday in Morocco

May 1 May Day Public Holiday in Morocco

June 2 National Day Public Holiday in Morocco

August 15 Assumption Public Holiday in Morocco

November 1 All Saints’ Day Public Holiday in Morocco

December 8, 25 & 26 Public Holiday in Morocco

Spring: Easter; Easter Monday (day after Easter)

Alcohol:

The legal purchase age is 16. Although alcohol is forbidden in Islam, it is widely available in Casablanca and other Moroccan cities. In fact, Morocco itself produces two brands of beer and at least half a dozen different wines, and imports just about every kind of alcohol that exists: whisky, vodka, tequila, etc.

Sports and Hobbies:

Morocco is doing a lot to keep up with the increasing interest in activity and sporting holidays. In addition to its magnificent trekking opportunities, the country also offers impressive golf and tennis facilities, a couple of ski resorts (plus some adventurous off-piste skiing) and excellent fishing. The national sporting obsession, however, is football; enthusiasts can join in any number of beach kick-about games or watch local league and cup matches.

Soccer is important in Morocco and the country is a growing force. The national side has made the World Cup on four different occasions and was among the African nations bidding to host the tournament in 2010. Moroccan teams have also been extremely successful in African club competitions. This is quite impressive when you consider that most Moroccan football players develop their skills in unstructured kick-around on the beach, street or patches of wasteland.

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