What food to avoid in Morocco?

Locally known as sfenj, Moroccan donuts are fried in oil that may or may not be fresh. That's why it's better to avoid fried foods such as sfenj, and even churros. Donuts shops can be located on almost any street, and you'll quickly spot them from the smell of oil and people coming and going with donuts in hand.



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  • Do not eat, hand, or grab things with your left hand. ...
  • Avoid criticizing these 3 topics. ...
  • Avoid public display of love and affection. ...
  • Do not refuse an invitation to tea. ...
  • Do not enter any mosque. ...
  • Do not take any Moroccan's picture without taking their permission first. ...
  • Tour guides should be avoided.


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Once you finished, you can use water (bucket) to rinse yourself or you can use (your own) toilet paper or wet tissues. (However do not flush the paper – and definitely not the wet tissues – down as it can clog the plumbing. (It might be useful to have a paper bag with you in case there is no trash bin around.)

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While tipping isn't mandatory in Morocco, rounding up the bill and leaving tips at restaurants and cafes is standard practice. If you're happy with the service provided by waiters, drivers and other service workers, leaving a small tip is a good way to show your appreciation.

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  • Terrorism is a risk in Morocco. ...
  • Foreigners are at high risk of serious crime across North Africa. ...
  • Petty crime, such as pickpocketing and bag snatching, is common. ...
  • You may face aggressive begging and harassment, particularly near ATMs. Female travellers may be sexually harassed. ...
  • Scams and fraud are common.


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So it is considered incredibly rude to eat, shake hands, give a gift, or leave a tip with your left hand. If you get invited to a local's home for tea during your tour of Morocco, be especially careful to only touch your cup and any fruit or bread that may be offered with your right hand.

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We recommend that your passport is valid for at least 6 months from your arrival in Morocco, and you should carry your passport or travel document with you at all times. If you are going on a combined trip, make sure you meet the visa requirements for the other countries on your tour.

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Moroccan Food Etiquette: How to Eat Without Offending Hosts Never help yourself to bread, wait until the bread is passed to you. Use the bread to mop up leftover sauces on your plate. Don't lick your fingers until the end of your meal – use bread or a napkin to clean your fingers during the meal.

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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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In Morocco it is very common to find squat toilets, which are flushed with a bucket of water. Moroccan toilets almost always do not contain toilet paper and it is a necessity to carry toilet paper and/or hygiene wipes if you will be away from the hotel for an extended period of time.

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Cultural Guidelines: Moroccan men don't usually wear shorts. However, as tourists, it will be fine for you to wear shorts. If you want to fit in a little better, then you could consider packing long pants. Weather Guidelines: For most of the year, pants won't be too hot.

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If you are the male honored guest, you will be seated to the right of the host. Leave some food on your plate to signal you have had enough. If you clean your plate, your host will continue to offer you food until you burst! Adding salt is an insult to your host.

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