Morocco etiquette and taboos
The Kingdom of Morocco (Arabic: ا ل م ا ل م ا ل ا ل ع ربي ا ل ا لThere are several theories about the origin of the name of Morocco: Some people say that the Phoenicians of West Asia arrived here by sailing and were attracted by the charming scenery and scenery, so they praised this place as "Morocco", which means "resort." It is also said that "Morocco" originates from the pronunciation of the Arabic "Maghreb", meaning "island of the West" and "land of the sunset." Others believe that "Morocco" is a transliteration of "Marrakesh." "Marrakech" was originally called "Maragush", which literally translates as "decorated" or "red". On August 14, 1957, the name was named "Kingdom of Morocco."
Morocco is greatly influenced by Western society and has developed rapidly in economy, showing the intertwining of European style and Arab sentiment. Morocco people generally like green and red, and use red as the main color of their flag. In this country with an area of 458,730 square kilometers and a population of 25.698 million, Arabs account for 60% and the rest are Berbers. Most of the residents believe in Islam, speak Arabic as the official language, and speak French generally. The capital, Rabat. The currency is "dirham".
Morocco is a country with a relatively high level of industrial development in Africa. While accepting foreign culture, the people uphold and carry forward the excellent cultural traditions of the nation. There are obvious differences between urban and rural costumes in Morocco. Most women in the city wear white and gray robes. Men and women often wear white or black cloaks all over their bodies. Most people in Morocco use wide headcoats to make headdresses that can cover their faces when needed. In Morocco, the color of clothing people wear can indicate their identity and occupation.
When Morocco people meet guests, they are generally accustomed to hugging each other, and shaking hands is becoming increasingly popular. Morocco women often curtsy when meeting guests. Morocco people are always happy to be late for dates with guests and consider this a social demeanor. They regard tea as a good choice for welcoming guests. If you are offered a cup of mint green tea, it is a traditional etiquette to show respect for you.
They regard tea as a good choice for welcoming guests. If you are offered a cup of mint green tea, it is a traditional etiquette to show respect for you. When giving gifts, Arabs in Morocco use only their right hand instead of their left hand. They go to the homes of Arabs in Morocco. If the guests see the host's wife, they can express their greetings, but they must not be too affectionate, let alone take the initiative to shake hands. In body language, if you extend your middle finger and bend it back, it means that there is an ambiguous relationship and is a sign of levity.
If you talk about business with a Morocco, be fully prepared for being late for a date, and you must not show any blame after being late. They see it as a social gesture. It is best to send your business card before the start of a business meeting. The business card should be printed in English or French. Remember not to inquire into privacy such as age, income, and emotions when you meet and talk.
Morocco merchants sometimes invite you to their homes, throw a banquet and eat for hours, but you rarely see their wives. It's best not to praise an item of your owner's possession, who may feel compelled to give it to you in accordance with social convention. However, it should be noted that Morocco people have a custom to take off their shoes when entering houses. Without the owner's permission, they cannot enter their houses without taking off their shoes; and they must take off their shoes when entering the mosque. Tea is served three times before and after they entertain guests as a courtesy. Guests here should "do as the Romans do" when they come here, otherwise they will be considered impolite.
Morocco people like to eat hometown-style "couscous" made with wheat flour and water, olive oil, broth, beef and mutton, vegetables, etc., and delicious "roasted whole sheep","grilled fish","roasted shrimp", etc. These are also the delicacies they welcome guests. Women in Morocco can only eat eggs secretly. If you eat eggs in front of your husband, you will be considered a scandal that corrupts customs and will be condemned. Morocco people abstain from pork and avoid using pig products. They generally don't like to eat red stew and saucy dishes. They are used to pickle olive fruits with salt and think that the pickled olive fruits have a unique flavor. They love tea. Generally, they like to add some white sugar and fresh mint leaves to green tea. They drink it 4 to 5 times a day, and the amount each time is quite large. They like China dishes very much; except for sometimes using knives and forks as tableware in public places, they are generally accustomed to eating rice with their hands.
Morocco people are bound by religion and generally do not drink alcohol, and few people smoke; there is a custom to take off their shoes when entering the house. Is it necessary to enter the house without taking off their shoes without the owner's permission? You must take off your shoes when entering the mosque. They served tea three times before and after entertaining guests to show courtesy. Guests here should "do as the Romans do" when they come here, otherwise, they will be considered impolite. They are disgusted with "13" and think "13" is a negative number. They prefer "3","5","7" and "40" and think these numbers are all positive. They love green and regard it as a symbol of spring and beauty. But white is taboo, believing that white symbolizes poverty, and white clothes are the most repulsive.
Legal holidays in Morocco: National Day (King's Adventures Day), Independence Day, Declaration of Independence Day, Labor Day, King and People's Revolution Day, Youth Day, King's Birthday, Green March Day, Independence Day and Muhari holidays: Muhari New Year, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and Prophet's Birthday (Muhari holidays are calculated according to Muhari calendar and vary from year to year). In addition, there is a vacation period in Morocco around August every year, and employees of the Morocco government and other public departments, enterprises and other employees will take leave one after another.