Which country is Morocco?

The Kingdom of Morocco, referred to as Morocco for short, is a coastal Arab country in northwest Africa, bordering Algeria in the east and southeast, Western Sahara in the south, the Atlantic Ocean in the west, and Spain and Portugal across the sea in the north. Rabat, the capital, covers an area of 459,000 square kilometers (excluding 266,000 square kilometers in Western Sahara), and the whole country is divided into 12 regions (including Western Sahara).

The earliest inhabitants of Morocco were Berbers. Arabs entered in the 7th century. The first Arab kingdom was founded in the 8th century. The Alawite dynasty was founded in 1660 and continues to this day. Since15th century, western powers have invaded one after another. On March 30th, 2002, Mozambique became a French protectorate. In the same year, France and Spain signed the Madrid Treaty, and northern Moldova and southern Yvonne were designated as Spanish protected areas. Independent of 1956.

Cultural customs in Morocco

Moroccans dress more openly. Influenced by western culture, young people like to wear fashionable clothes. Adult men and women also wear Moroccan-style robes, while women wear traditional mosaic robes and headscarves with bright colors. Moroccans usually hug and shake hands when they meet guests. Moroccan women often curtsy when meeting guests. They think tea is a good treat for guests.

Moroccans like to eat mutton. Every traditional Eid al-Adha, every family holds a sheep feast to celebrate. Since tea was introduced to North Africa, Moroccans began to drink tea widely. China green tea enjoys a high reputation in Morocco. Berbers in Morocco believe that the liver is a symbol of love. Every September, they will hold a courtship party in Chiler, Imil, and young men and women will get together in festive costumes. The traditional engagement ceremony in Morocco is very grand.

August after the summer harvest is the golden season for men and women to get engaged or get married. When doing business with Moroccans, you should be fully prepared for their lateness for dating, and don't blame them for being late. They think it's a social way. Because of their religious beliefs, Moroccans don't eat pork, drink alcohol and rarely smoke.

You are not allowed to enter the house without the owner's permission. They usually serve tea to their guests three times, and if they refuse, it will be considered impolite. Like westerners, they are afraid of the number 13. In Morocco, people are afraid to ask privacy such as age, income and feelings when they meet and talk.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Morocco