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Morocco Lifestyle and Culture

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Morocco has a diverse and unique mix of cultures. It has Arabic, French, Spanish influences that blend to produce one beautiful way of life. The people of this area are called Berbers or Amazigh. Moroccans speak a dialect of Arabic known as Darija.

Moroccans just love their celebrations. One of the major events that bring Moroccans together is the famous moussems which are festive religious events. Essaouira Gnaouas festival is also highly recommended. These gatherings give opportunities for international students to interact with and immerse themselves in the different cultures that make Morocco such a rich, diverse country.

Religion

Islam is the official state religion, and the vast majority of Moroccans are Sunni Muslims of the Maliki rite. Moroccan law allows freedom of religion. Only a few non-Muslims reside in the country.

The country has no indigenous Christian population to speak of, and its Jewish community has dwindled to a few thousand. Officially, 99% of the population are Muslims, and virtually all of those are Sunni Muslims.

Music and Dance

The type of music most widely enjoyed typically depends on the region. There are six primary genres of Moroccan music namely Berber music, Chaabi, Gnawa, Malhun, Rai, and Sufi music.

It is different and diverse from one region to another and differs according to social groupings. Music is influenced by different music styles like the Arab, Mediterranean, West Africa, and other music styles.

Sport

Morocco is a well-known footballing nation, having qualified for the World Cups and Africa Cup of Nations finals several times. The Moroccan soccer team is one of the African powerhouses when it comes to football. Other sports codes include handball, golf, tennis, basketball, and athletics. Morocco won 2 gold medals 2004 at the summer Olympics.

Clothing

Clothing is an important part of Moroccan etiquette. Moroccan are very particular when it comes to clothing. Moroccans emphasize a lot on clothes that cover parts of the body considered as private. Most Moroccans are Muslim and are a bit strict on the dressing. Both women and men are not encouraged to wear clothes that are above the knees.

Customs

Moroccans are extremely hospitable and religious people. They are very conservative people and observe their culture to the fullest. Moroccan customs do not allow wearing clothes above the knees, kissing in public, eating in the open during Ramadan.

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