Can you shake hands in Morocco?

Meeting and greeting in public Moroccans who have a lot of contact with foreigners will often shake the hands of men and women. More religious people will not have any physical contact with those of the opposite sex and men may refuse to shake the hand of a woman.



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In Morocco, it's illegal to: preach a religion other than Islam or import religious materials that don't relate to Islam. perform acts or make statements that criticise or denigrate the monarchy. drink alcohol in public places.

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Public displays of affection While you may often see people of the same sex hugging and holding hands in Morocco, this is only a sign of friendship. Public displays of affection between opposite sexes such as kissing are not allowed, while homosexuality is illegal in Morocco.

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Public displays of affection While you may often see people of the same sex hugging and holding hands in Morocco, this is only a sign of friendship. Public displays of affection between opposite sexes such as kissing are not allowed, while homosexuality is illegal in Morocco.

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Can unmarried couples sleep together in Morocco? While it is not permitted for an unmarried Moroccan couple to share a room, as non-Moroccans you won't encounter any problems (unless the establishment itself chooses not to allow it). However, public shows of affection should be kept to a minimum.

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Moroccan people are very hospitable and friendly. Hospitality is an essential element of Moroccan people's values. It is something that is passed from one generation to another throughout history in Morocco. Moroccan people are very known for their strong sense of hospitality and welcoming.

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Choukran: thank you [arabic] : pronounced 'Shokran' {Choukran is French spelling. Shokran is nearer to Arabic.} Please: minfadlik (rarely used in Moroccan Arabic) Afak (Moroccan) or Lah ihefdak (may god protect you) pronounced Lay hefdak.

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Medicines & First Aid Recommended items to take for any trip to Morocco are: paracetamol, ibuprofen, imodium, sun cream, lip balm, after-sun cream, mosquito repellant, sunglasses. A traveller's First Aid kit is always good to have on board in case of any injury.

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As long as the couple is an adult, they can stay in a hotel together, unless the hotel owner does not want them to share the room. Normally, unmarried foreign couples have no issue without showing proof of marriage. The law prohibits sexual relations outside marriage (Article 490), but this law is rarely enforced.

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In Morocco and in like any other country, tourists should respect local customs. If you go to Morocco during the period of Ramadan for instance, be careful not to consume alcohol in public. It is also recommended not to drink, eat and smoke in public, or at least with discretion, especially in less touristy areas.

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Morocco has several cities with vibrant nightlife scenes beyond Rabat and Marrakesh. Here are some of the top Moroccan cities known for their lively nightlife: Casablanca: As the largest city in Morocco, Casablanca has a diverse range of nightlife options, from chic rooftop bars to trendy nightclubs.

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The legal drinking age for Moroccans is 18, but for visitors this is a gray area, as most establishments will serve you no matter what the age (within reason, of course). Moroccan bars, called brasseries, are usually smoky, dingy drinking dens frequented by Moroccan men and prostitutes.

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