Africa
Morocco
Souks, mint tea, desert dunes and blue towns. Say salam, bargain with a smile, and enjoy!
- Local time
- 19:52
- Currency
- MAD
- Calling code
- +212
- Capital
- Rabat
- Languages spoken
- Arabic, BER
Respect & manners
- Dress modestly, especially outside tourist areas: shoulders and knees covered.
- Non-Muslims cannot enter most mosques (Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca is open for guided visits).
- Use your right hand to eat and to greet.
- Ask before taking photos of people. Some will ask for a small tip.
- Bargaining is normal in souks: smile, take your time.
- During Ramadan, avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public during the day.
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