HOW TO ACT & COMMUNICATE IN MOROCCO
An overview to avoid cultural misunderstandings and to stimulate comfortable ambiences.
Here the do’s and don’t in morocco :
DO:
- Do be careful when someone you don’t know approached you about something without making any invitation tothem.
- Do visit the historical landmarks of Morocco and enjoy the information you are about to discover.
- Do wear a decent clothing when you are here.
- Do learn to educate yourself with little Arabicwords.
- Do avoid any large gathering. Keep your profile low and remain proactive for the duration of your stay.
- Agree the taxi fare prior to entering the taxi about the destination. This should conserve you a lot of cash and avoid lengthy conversations or expeditions.
- Barter when purchasing from the souk. It is anticipated and will save you money.
- Utilize a little French, such as “Merci” or “Bonjour”, as it is commonly comprehended and usually perceived as you making an effort.
DON’T:
- Don’t take pictures or videos of the dancers, monkeys and snakes when you don’t have a plan tooffer a penny.
- Don’t accept direction coming from the strangers. Don’t carry a huge amount of cash when you are going out
- Don’t wear too revealing clothes as it can offend the Muslim people in Morocco.
- Don’t go to the Morocco at the time the Ramadan is celebrated if you don’t have a plan to offer a faithful fasting together with the local people. In case you go in Ramadan, we recommend to plan eating away from people who are fasting and from the public places.
- Don’t panic. Whatever circumstance you may find yourself in, Moroccans are a handy and pleasant individuals.
