Moroccan traditions

   Morocco has tremendous culture due to the inhabitation of the multi-ethnic population. It's a country where the arab and the berber community, Jewish and Muslims leave together in peace. That's what explains the tremendous of our culture and traditions.

   You can see this cultural diversity in our different styles of dressing. Morocco has no particular rules and regulation about the clothing, but Moroccans have kept alive the custom to wear the traditional dress. We still have traditionnal Djellabas that women wear daily, aside from the caftan that they wear in special events such as wedding ceremonies.

When it comes to table manners, we have many of them which are Inspired from our traditions but also from our religion. As an example we should wash our hands and say Bismillah ( that means 'in the name of God') before eating, we also never use our left hand to eat. Furthermore, we usually eat with our hands using the thumb and first two fingers. Moreover, since we regularly eat in one big plate, we are only allowed to eat from our side.

In Morocco, extended greetings are so common and important. When greeting one another, Moroccans tend to shake hands then ask about the other person's family, children, and health. This can last for about 40 secs. In addition, kisses and hugs are commonly exchanged beteween same-sex friends.

   Moroccans are famous for their hospitality, they love to host guests and try to serve them as much as they can. Tourists are always welcomed in our country, and they enjoy it.