Morocco is one of America's oldest friends in the Middle East and North Africa and is recognized today as a major non-NATO ally.
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Morocco is America's oldest ally in the Arab world, dated back from 1790. Morocco has actually supported the United States more than any Arab countries. The Moroccans are also majority pro-American, being one of the few to remain alliance to deep with the US. American culture is also popular in Morocco as well.
According to the study, Morocco has a low crime rate and less terrorist threat than most European and American countries. Moreover, it is better ranked than Greece, Italy, France and the United States, which occupy respectively the 11th, 13th, 14th and 15th place of the top 20.
Morocco is a safe country to live in as an expat woman. For local women, the rules are very different and far more conservative than for a woman who is not from the country originally. There is a great expat community in several Moroccan cities such as Marrakech, Casablanca and Fes.
Moroccans, generally know what's wrong and what's right, and nothing will make them change their mind, especially when it comes to their partner. If you are going through a rough time, they will do everything to make you feel better or comfort you, because they want to stick with you through thick and thin.
Marriage in MoroccoMarriage is a legal act governed by the law of Morocco and U.S. citizens are subject to those laws as interpreted by the appropriate Moroccan authorities. Marriages cannot be performed at U.S. Embassies or Consulates, nor do U.S. diplomatic personnel have the authority to preside over marriages.
If you are a foreign couple visiting and you kiss no one is likely going to say anything to you – kissing in Morocco is not illegal. However if one partner is Moroccan you may face additional scrutiny. While you might not get in trouble, it is highly frowned on to kiss or fondle each other in public.
The laws says that all couples (Moroccan couple, Tourist couple or Mixed) are not permitted to share an hotel room without being married not only Moroccan with tourist. Some hotels turn a blind eye for tourists couples, even some Riads for all but to be honest not Respectable Riads as you said.
There is rarely violent crime in Morocco and it almost never targets foreigners. The Moroccans are very welcoming and love to share their traditions and culture with foreign tourists. Moroccans love to meet foreigners and practice their English with them…