As tourism is booming, it has been said by some locals that English is becoming the preferred second language, gradually taking over from French in schools. Hotels and restaurants and many shops will speak English with fluency.
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Agadir, Morocco is a friendly and hospitable city that welcomes tourists with warmth and kindness. However, it is important to be aware of certain cultural taboos to avoid any embarrassing situations for locals. It is considered impolite and disrespectful to kiss in public or drink alcohol in front of Moroccans.
Morocco Etiquette: Greetings and GesturesTraditionally, Moroccans typically greet with a handshake and sometimes two kisses (starting with the left cheek) but this only occurs when the two people greeting are of the same sex.
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.
But Morocco is also a member of the Arab League - so officially belongs to both cultural spheres. While the adjective African to describe Morocco is a geographical fact, the use of Arab has also alienated many Moroccans who do not identify as such.