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Moroccos Culture
Moroccos cultural heritage reflects the influence of a long succession of
invaders and settlers including the Carthaginians, Romans, French, Spanish and
Arabs. The Berbers make up over half of the population and Moroccan society is
a fascinating melting pot of Berber, Arab, Jew, Muslim, African and European.
The late Hassan II, king of Morocco, compared the country to a tree with its roots
spreading deep into the heart of Africa, its trunk solidly set in the Arab-Islamic
world and its branches reaching beyond Spain, Portugal and France to the heart
of Europe.
Morocco is changing as a result of outside influences but its diverse culture
remains anchored in age-old traditions that stress community life and family values that are cherished and readily shared.
Climate
Moroccos climate varies from region to region and
time of year. The hottest time to visit the Moroccan
Sahara is midsummer when, in contrast, it is much
cooler on the coast or in the Atlas mountains; but there
are no set rules.
Spring tends to come late (April or May) and this is
the season to visit Rose Valley (Kelaa Mgouna) and
the Rose Festival. Winter days in the South can be
perfect, although the nights are cold.
Religion
Quick Facts
Classical Arabic is the official language of education, the Civil Service and
the media.
Everyday language in Morocco is typically a Dialectal Arabic as well as
Tamazight (Berber) that is spoken in the Rif, Atlas and Souss - dialects vary
with the region.
Morocco was once a French Protectorate and most Moroccans speak
French; many speak Spanish and English in addition to German and
Italian.
Government: Constitutional Monarchy
Currency : Moroccan Dirham
Ethnic Make-up: Arab-Berber 99.1%, other 0.7%, Jewish 0.2%
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Legzira
Oualili
Chaouen
Chaouen
Ifrane
Tangier
AL Hoceima
Agadir
Rabat
Sahara
Ouarzazate
Marrakesh
Fez
Nightlife in MOROCCO !
Women Travelers
respectfully
and, even if you don't feel it, appear confident and selfassured; be polite but formal in response to uninvited
comments.
Although there is no need to overdo the dress code, and its
unnecessary to wear a scarf or veil, short skirts and tight
clothes are likely to attract more attention than you may feel
comfortable with.
Transportation
Trains in Morocco
Trains run between Tangier, Meknes, Fez, Oujda, Rabat, Casablanca and Marrakech and
are both safe and comfortable. The Moroccan national train service ONCF lists the schedules
and fares: http://www.oncf.ma/Index_en.aspx
Buses in Morocco
Buses owned by the national bus companies e.g. Supratours, CTM and SATAS run between
major towns and cities. Long-distance buses are comfortable and tickets are purchased at the
bus depot.
Taxis in Morocco
Taxis are either: Petit or Grande
The Petit Taxis are the ones you use to travel within
the city. These are various colors depending on the
city. Blue in Rabat, Red in Fez, Beige in Marrakesh
and so on.
The Grande Taxis are typically white/tan and they run between cities, to the airports,
within cities on fixed routes and are available for private hire.
Grande taxis cram in 7 people total including the driver, so that can make for a tight squeeze.
Grande Taxis and Payment: If you take a Grande taxi on a fixed city route, or a fixed in
between city route, you typically pay for a seat a certain fixed price.
Grand taxis (usually Mercedes saloons) are shared taxis but you can negotiate a price if you
want the journey to yourself
Clothing
Dress respectfully if you do not wish to attract undue attention. This typically means covering
your body between your knees and elbows e.g. trousers, long shorts or skirt to the knee (at
least) and short-sleeved shirts or t-shirts.
In summer, loose clothing is comfortable in the heat and when travelling.
In spring & autumn, a warm fleece is needed for chilly evenings, and in winter, warm
clothing is essential.
In large cities such as Marrakech, Fes or Agadir, Moroccans dress as fashionably as they
would on High Street in Europe although, in contrast, you will also see women traditionally
dressed in derra (hood like scarf that covers all hair and is tied under chin) and jellaba
(long-sleeved, ankle-length, flowing dress).
In rural areas women usually wear traditional clothes and you are encouraged to dress more
conservatively when touring.
Photography
Costs
In Restaurants
Restaurants usually have fixed prices but there is a huge difference between the ones
aimed at tourists and those catering to locals. In Zagora ( a city in Morocco ) , for
example, a side-street restaurant served us a tagine big enough for two people for less
than half the price of a one-person tagine being served around the corner on the main
street. Ask first if theres no menu with prices listed.
Tipping
Currency
Visas
Insurance
Electrical Voltage
The voltage is usually 220v although older buildings may have 110v or a mix of both if you
are unsure, ask. Sockets take 2-pronged European-style plugs and you may need to pack an
adapter.
Moroccan Phrases
Moroccan Arabic
English
Salaam Ealykum
Hello
InshaAllah
God Willing
Labas?
Labas, Hmdullah
Shuqran
Thank you
Mizyan
Very good
Ana
Me
Bzaf
Too Much
Walou
Nothing
Khbz
Bread
Name
Position
MC/L
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City
Phone
Number
Skype
Asmaa
Inachchal
MCVP
iGCDP
Rabat
Asmaa.inachchal@
aiesec.ma
00212 6
04060718
Asma.idrissi.icx
Selman Elfath
LCVP
iGCDP
Rabat
selman.elfath@aies
ec.net
00212674074
275
elfath.selman
Saad
Echarraq
Sara Berrada
LCVP
iGCDP
LCVP
iGCDP
LCP
MC
Morocc
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LC
AMBA
SSADE
URS
LC
ANFA
LC
ATLAS
LC
HASS
AN
LC
MENA
RA
SU
SAISS
Casablanca
saad.echarraq@aie
sec.net
sara.berrada@aiese
c.net
imane.elkachchabi
@aiesec.net
00212672083
167
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saad.skizo
00212642616
714
imaneelk1
Marrakesh
zhour.addoula@aie
sec.net
00212613167
958
zhouradd
Fez
jihane.jbari@aiesec 00212618344
.net
904
Imane
Elkachchabi
Zhour
Addoula
LCVP
iGCDP
EL Jbari
Jihane
LCVP
iGCDP
Ifrane
Rabat
sara.berrada92
Jihane.eljbari