Morocco is famous for it. The oldest university in the world is in Morocco

Morocco is one of the world's largest producers of illicit hashish.
White is the color of mourning in Morocco. A Moroccan widow wears white clothes for 40 days after her husband's death.
Casablanca, a film named after a Moroccan city starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1942 and is considered one of the best films of all times.
The Moroccan national costume is called "djellabe". It is a one-piece unisex jumpsuit with a hood. Wealthy Moroccans have their djellabas made to order. Djellabas testify to conservative politics
According to ancient tradition, Tuareg men are required to hide their face. If you saw the face of an adult Tuareg - know that he is obliged to kill you, otherwise, he kills himself. It is clear that now this tradition is outdated.
Berber whiskey is actually strong green tea brewed with mint and sugar. As a rule, it is drunk from oriental teapots and shot glasses.
Berbers and Arabs are gamblers. If you buy a thing for the price that is offered at first, no one will enjoy the deal. Boldly, brazenly and cold-bloodedly, you can bring down the price by 5, or even 10 times. Always quote a price lower than what you would like to pay.
on beaten tourist routes the exchange of Berber souvenirs for clothes, equipment, electronics is very developed.
Most of the local population is engaged in some kind of craft. Ceramics, carpets and leather goods are valued here. In Fez, right under the open sky, there are dye-houses, which are containers filled with natural paints. In vats of paint lies the skin on which people walk. In this way, the skin is given a natural shade. Even tourists can try themselves as "tanners" here.
Morocco is full of 1980s S-Class Mercedes. They are used as fixed-route taxis.
Moroccans strive to provide assistance when they are not asked, and then beg for money for it. Good way get rid of the annoying "helpers" - start chattering in a language they do not understand, for example, in Russian.
If you want to see the monkeys that live in the fir trees of the cold mountain forests. Or to banana plantations snaked along the bottom of a deep canyon among red rocks. Or even a thunderstorm over ten-story-high mountains of bright orange sand, where life ends and the Great Sahara Desert begins, when lightning connects the horizon to the south with the horizon to the north, to a small Swiss village with pointed tiled roofs and bright green mowed lawns, stuck between deserted rocky plateaus, on the one hand, and olive orchards on an arid plain, on the other. And to see all this in one day, then In Morocco - this is a reality. True, many of these wonders lie away from the main tourist routes, but this only adds to their attractiveness.
Moroccans consider it their duty to help all their loved ones. Not to come to the rescue means to bring shame and dishonor on the family. This wonderful tradition has led everyone here to go out of their way to get you to do what they think will make you feel better.
In the West, buying fresh meat usually means going to the supermarket and then looking at glass-door refrigerators and choosing the polystyrene-wrapped packaging you like. In Morocco, the phrase "fresh meat" refers to an animal that is still alive. It is considered perfectly normal to choose a chicken from a cage, after which they cut off her head right in front of your eyes. It's the same with sheep. Part of the purchase is watching the animal being slaughtered.
Moroccan cuisine was formed from culinary habits different peoples: Arabs, Berbers, Mauritanians, Jews and Turks. An important dish on the table of North Africans is couscous, which is on the menu of every restaurant. According to tradition, it is eaten with fingers from a common dish.

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Morocco is a fabulous country with Muslim traditions, African expression and European prudence. Unlike others Eastern countries a calm and intelligent atmosphere reigns in Morocco, the Berber population adds a little expression. Having visited Morocco once, I want to return to the cities of the Thousand and One Nights every year in order to learn more and more. Do you want to meet Moroccans before you travel to the country of the burning sun? Read Tahir Shah's A Year in Casablanca. The protagonist decided to escape from the London way of life to the ocean and the sun, but behind the beautiful nature hides a special Moroccan world - a little wild and shocking. So let's talk about unusual facts about Morocco and local traditions.

Medina, Rabat

According to local residents, genies coexist with people, Allah created them when creating the world. These mysterious creatures often have evil thoughts, as in Russian culture, demons, hell, water, kikimora. Genies manifest themselves at night by dressing up as animals, usually cats. They also start families and die. But these creatures believe that people are a hindrance to their peaceful life, so they try in every possible way to annoy (they scare pets, damage property, inspire fear). Moroccan genies have witchcraft skills, so a person who has caught a genie can make any wish.

According to custom, to see the genie, you need to dip your finger in hot (fresh) bull's blood and attach it to the forehead, just above the bridge of the nose. At this point, all genies will become visible!

In Morocco, it is unacceptable to leave the house alone for several days, otherwise it will be filled with genies!

Fresh meat is a living being

In the markets, it is common to see chickens, rabbits, goats, even bulls in cages. The fact is that if a Moroccan says that he is going for fresh meat, it means that he is going to the market for a live animal or bird, which will be slaughtered before his eyes.

Street begging is common

Beggars in Morocco probably take taxis. Especially in Marrakesh. In front of the square at dusk, all the poor and needy go out into the street. What we didn’t see: Syrian refugees, and the disabled, and a naked mentally ill woman - in general, the spectacle is not for the faint of heart. Morocco is enough poor country, so even the average family tries to help the poor. While Europeans pass by all the distressed, each Moroccan family helps with a dirham.

Bargain - but you can't overtrade a Berber

Moroccans

Oh, those crazy markets, bustling markets, vibrant markets. Once in the medina of any Moroccan city, the eyes run wide from incredible beauties - fragrant spices, handmade hijabs, scarves trimmed with gold thread, silver bracelets, painted teapots. But the most difficult thing is to purchase a purchase at the right price.

Bookshop, Rabat

First, the merchant calls you an amount about 5-10 times higher than the one for which he would like to sell the goods. You tell him the lowest price for which you would buy the thing you like. The calculator game begins. The seller proves to you with foam at the mouth that it is Egyptian cotton or gold threads, or even incredibly expensive sage. You claim that you see protruding threads, do not trust the color or aroma of the spice. The seller begins to seethe with anger, but continues his game. At the end, when you come together in your desires, the merchant will call you a Berber and offer you to drink tea, do not refuse. Replenish your strength before the new oriental game!

An unusual fact about Moroccan snails

The Berbers are an ancient people living in the deserts of North Africa. It is believed that they are real magicians in folk medicine.

They say that the Berbers are able to cure terrible diseases that are not treatable in European countries.

It is snails that are considered a remedy for many diseases. Sea snails are strong against intestinal diseases, tree snails against lung diseases. There is an ancient ritual-love spell, a woman treats a man she likes with snails cooked with the addition of menstrual blood (of course, he should not know about this). So be careful when you try boiled snails in markets and squares!

Berbers are not Arabs

Berber in the desert

The word Berber comes from the Arabic "barbarian", since they did not profess Islam before, now you can still meet Berber pagan Old Believers. The Berbers consider themselves a free people, independent of others. They actually live in deserts and are engaged in cattle breeding. You will recognize the Moroccan Berbers by appearance: they usually wear blue clothes, cover the face. More like Africans with full lips and a prominent chin. Berber silver jewelry is valued all over the world for its unusualness and high cost. Gold for them is the metal of devilish designs.

Berber women are distinguished by tattoos-symbols on the face, it looks impressive, especially on grandmothers. The feet and hands are covered with henna to protect them from evil spirits. An interesting fact is that this is not just a patterned mehendi, but a complete coloring of the feet and palms.

Culinary features - a combination of incongruous

Moroccan cuisine is incredibly different from European. For example, national chicken pies are sprinkled with powdered sugar, and prunes are added to the tagine. And Berber mint tea should be cloyingly sweet.

It is also customary to peel absolutely everything: from tomatoes, peaches, apples, cucumbers.

Unusual street profession - shoeshine

AT major cities Morocco - Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, Fez, you will often meet men or young boys sitting on the streets with wooden box. These are representatives of a disappearing profession - a shoe shiner. Not only representatives of noble families seek help, but also average townspeople.

Moroccan shawarma is crazy

I bought a special spice for making shawarma in a Marrakech supermarket - this is the main local fast food. It turns out especially tasty in a combination of vegetables, sardines and a secret spice, which is called “for shawarma”. Be sure to purchase it when in Morocco.

1. In Morocco, they love their king Mohammed the Sixth very much. “We know that he steals, builds palaces, but we still love him very much, because he stopped the war and we can work in peace and understanding,” say the locals.

2. Portraits of King Mohammed the Sixth and his father Mohammed the Fifth hang in every shop, cafe and store - and this is not a cult, but real sincere love.

3. The capital of Morocco is Rabat, not Marrakech as many people think.

4. The exchange rate of the national currency dirham against the dollar 7 MaD = 1 USD, against the euro 10 MaD = 1 EUR.

5. The Moroccan Dirham is one of the most stable currencies in the world against the dollar.

6. When a new king comes, they change the pattern on banknotes. Instead of the portrait of the former king, they put the portrait of the new one.

7. The population of Morocco is made up of Arabs (about 60%) and Berbers (40%).

8. The word Berber comes from the French word "barbarian".

9. According to ancient tradition, Tuareg men are required to hide their face. If you saw the face of an adult Tuareg - know that he is obliged to kill you, otherwise, he kills himself. It is clear that now this tradition is not respected.

10. Many children learn the Quran from the age of 5 to 12.

11. There are prayer rooms at every gas station and station.

12. The second language after Arabic in Morocco is French.

13. In addition, many speak the Berber language, whose script is almost lost.

14. Berbers and Arabs are gamblers. If you buy a thing for the price that is offered at first, no one will enjoy the deal. Boldly, brazenly and cold-bloodedly bring down the price by 5, or even 10 times. Always quote a price lower than what you would like to pay.

15. A good way to get rid of annoying "helpers" is to start chattering in a language they don't understand, for example, in Russian.

16. Markets in big cities some merchants know Russian numerals and the word "humpty-dumpty".

17. In order for a European to get to Morocco, you only need to fill out a migration card.

18. To get to Europe, a Moroccan needs to wait several months, fill out a lot of questionnaires, pass an interview, etc. The principle of reciprocity in diplomacy does not work here.

19. In big tourist cities, locals perceive whites as bags of money and do everything to make money on them.

20. Away from tourist routes, locals don't care about tourists.

21. Most interesting places in Morocco - exactly where tourists do not go.

22. No one really can explain why Moroccans, especially women in hijabs, do not like to be photographed. According to one version, they are afraid that postcards will be made from photos with them. Another version is related to their illiteracy (many girls in early age get married without even getting primary education), and the camera for them is a machine that can cause damage or the evil eye. In any case, you need to respect their requests and do not take photos if they have asked them not to take them.

23. Moroccans strive to provide assistance when they are not asked, and then beg for money for it.

24. On beaten tourist routes, the exchange of Berber souvenirs for clothes, equipment, electronics is very developed.

25. Traditional Moroccan cuisine is represented mainly by lamb dishes prepared in various ways.

26. It is believed that the cause low level Moroccans' welfare is the traditional "national laziness". In Morocco, 25% of local residents are unemployed. The main sources of income in the country are tourism, agriculture and trade. Farming in Morocco thrives due to its mild climate and few pests compared to other countries.

27. If you bought a leather product in Morocco, don't be surprised by its specific smell. Just before it was made, the skin was soaked in horse urine in the tanneries of the city of Fez.

28. Shawarma in Moscow is prepared according to a similar technology in Morocco. Only in Morocco it turns out tastier and twice cheaper.

29. In general, prices in Morocco do not differ much from Russian ones. Perhaps these prices are only for foreigners.

30. Picking dates is a difficult and dangerous activity. The height of a palm tree can reach 20 meters, and there have been cases of peasants falling from palm trees.

31. In oases, honey dates fall from palm trees a little more than a yellow Kinder surprise egg.

32. The color of Moroccan houses matches the color of the soil on which they stand.

33. On the territory of Morocco in the Atlas Mountains stands Mount Jebel Toubkal (4165 m) - the highest point of the Sahara and North Africa.

34. From late December to mid-February, you can ski in Morocco.

35. "Berber Whiskey" is a strongly brewed green tea with mint and a bar of sugar. Usually they drink it from oriental teapots and shot glasses. Pour "long" tea.

36. In Morocco, there is a law prohibiting the cutting of date palms in the Deys Valley. The harvest of one such tree per year is about 50 kilograms of dates.

37. Desert wells are made of concrete by hand.

38. Water from wells in the desert - warm, with a sandy taste.

39. An average dromedary (one-humped) camel costs 1,000 euros.

40. Morocco is full of 1980s S-Class Mercedes. They are used as fixed-route taxis.

41. Most cars run on diesel fuel.

42. It is customary for six people to sit in a taxi, not including the driver. Two people in the front in the passenger seat, and four in the back.

43. Mopeds are very common in Morocco. A family of a husband, a big wife and two children can easily ride on one moped. Well, some cargo.

44. Women put on layered clothes - so they are not hot in that climate. Often outer layer stays black.

45. Only wealthy men can afford polygamy.

46. Unlike other North African states, Morocco has access to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. This country is located between Africa and Europe, at the point where West and East meet.

47. When they hear the word “Russia” in Morocco, they immediately say, “Oooh, Vladimir Putin!”.

48. At traffic lights in cities, everyone honks just like that.

49. Hardly anyone wants to offend you by signaling to you. Most likely, this means: “Hi, how are you”, “Hey, I'm on my way!”, “Come in, please!”, “Peace be with you, brother!”, Well, or something like that.

50. Drivers never get nervous while driving.

51. Moroccan boys handle the ball no worse than our football team.

52. Football is one of the hottest topics in Morocco.

53. In Morocco, Mexican series are translated into Arabic and shown on television. Watched mostly by men.

54. Beggars come to the place of work by taxi.

55. In Casablanca, poor favelas coexist with snow-white palaces.

56. Rich houses are surrounded by thick fences and bottle fragments are frozen into the concrete from above.

57. "Allahu Akbar!" It means "Allah is great" in translation. "Inshallah" - "All the will of the Creator." "Assalamualekum!" - "Peace to your home."

Morocco is located in northwestern Africa. The capital of Morocco is Rabat. Arabic is the state language. External links countries are based on the available outlets to the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.

The state system is a constitutional monarchy. The population of the country is approximately 29 million people, of which 55% are Arabs and 44% are Berbers. Most of the population - 36% - is under 15 years of age. This fact, in principle, is typical for all developing countries.

Islam - state religion. Almost the entire population of Morocco adheres to it: Sunni Muslims make up 99% of the total population of Morocco. The national currency of the state is the dirham, the rate is set by the state.

Morocco is one of the oldest countries on the African continent. The historical roots of this state go back to the eighth-ninth centuries. It was then that the first Arab state formations began to appear on the territory of the Maghreb.

Moroccan government is a constitutional monarchy. Between 1912 and 1956, Morocco was a colony of France and Spain; now it is independent country headed by a king. The Moroccan Parliament is also involved in legislation.

The country of Morocco got its name in honor of the ancient capital. Exactly. After all, the name of this very capital was "Marrakesh", by the way, it means "beautiful" in translation. Interestingly, the Arabs call their country - Morocco - more long name than we are. "El-Maghrib el-Aqsa" - sounds right?

Morocco is the most western country northern Africa."Al-Maghrib Al-Aqsa", so often pronounced by the Arabs, means nothing more than "the most distant country sunset" or "country of the far west". And this is actually exactly the case.

The African country of Morocco is one step away from European countries. Geographically yes. And that step is the width of the Strait of Gibraltar. After all, it is he who separates Morocco and Spain. But if we talk about the historical and cultural distance between African country and European states, then the width of the Strait of Gibraltar will be clearly small. The contrasts of life in these neighboring countries are too different.

Morocco is a country at a crossroads. On its territory, as it were, the west and east, the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, as well as Europe and Africa meet.

The territories of Morocco are very different in terms of climate. And if for the coast mediterranean sea the climate is mild subtropical, but as you move south it becomes more continental. And the amount of precipitation in different territories varies: the closer to the Sahara desert, the less. For the north-eastern part of the country, small floods are not surprising. And for the southeastern part of Morocco, the complete absence of precipitation for many months is nothing special.

The landscapes of Morocco are diverse. This is due to the fact that the territory of Morocco is located at the junction natural areas. The Mediterranean region, characterized by a subtropical climate, occupies a significant part of Morocco. And on the most southern territories state lies the Sahara.

Dates are very popular in Morocco. Moroccans can enjoy these delicious fruits thanks to the palm trees of the Deis Valley, each of which produces 50 kg of dates per year. The popularity of dates is connected not only with their productivity for the population, but also with the fact that they bring quite a lot of income for Morocco.

Morocco is a materially poor country. In principle, like most other states of the African continent. By the way, because of this, too, a law was passed in Morocco, according to which no one has the right to cut down date palms. In addition, in this state, a plastered or painted house is a sign of wealth. A resident of Morocco may well have a dwelling built of stones, which is covered on top with a mixture of clay and mud. This is the view of Moroccan villages and villages.

Tipping is an obligatory element of Moroccan life. From ten to fifteen percent of the invoice amount must be given into the hands of the attendants. Moreover, it is extremely unacceptable to leave a tip amount on the table. In Morocco, a country where tourism is very well developed and is one of the main activities of the Moroccans, you have to pay for everything, even for what seems to be (at least in the understanding of Russian people) and should not be subject to payment. For example, if an unfamiliar boy unexpectedly shows something interesting to a tourist, it will be very bad if this child is left without a reward for his act.

Moroccans are lazy. This feature of their mentality is one of the reasons for the poverty of the country's inhabitants. After all, more than a quarter of the population do not consider it necessary to work - they are unemployed. The remaining 70-75% are of the opinion that work is not good, that is, they do not work as a worthy pastime for themselves. But they do not argue with the mentality! The main source of income in Morocco is agriculture itself, as well as trade and tourism.

In Morocco, openly European style of dress is not supported. The national dress of a Moroccan woman includes a long dress and a headscarf. It is these clothes that are ideal for the climate of this country, both summer and winter. In the summer heat, this clothing protects from the hot sun. And in the winter months it protects from the winds. This tradition in more characteristic of suburbs and small towns. For large centers, it is relegated to the background - the European style of clothing has reached here as well.

Morocco is famous for the tallest religious building in the world. This is the mosque of Hassan II. Its height is two hundred meters. It is located in the Moroccan city of Casablanca. The name of this city is translated from Arabic as " White House". The mosque is amazingly beautiful and grandiose.

Leather goods are popular in Morocco. Dyes can be found even in the open air on the streets of the city. And to give the skin a natural shade, in Morocco they go to the "cunning". Namely: people walk on the skin in a vat of paint; By the way, guests and travelers who come to this country can also try their hand at this skill. So Morocco is famous for the variety of leather products that differ not only in color, but also in shape and texture.

Crafts are an essential part of Morocco's culture. In addition to leather goods (which, by the way, were the most expensive goods in Morocco in the sixteenth century), local artisans produce wonderful carpets, gold jewelry, and ceramics in this country. Stunning are the products made of copper and wood.

Morocco is an inspiring state for many artists. For example, french artist Eugene Delacroix visited Morocco in the 30s of the nineteenth century, after which he dedicated whole line his paintings to images of Morocco. And in the next century, Morocco sunk into the soul of all Hollywood, well, you should at least remember the movie Morocco with Marlene Dietrich in the title role.

Morocco is a state unique in everything. Firstly, this country is located at the very junction of Islamic and European cultures. Secondly, it is located on the border of the wonderful green mountains of the African continent and the extraordinary Sahara desert - the largest in the world. And thirdly, despite the small territory in Morocco, there really is something to see. Beaches, cliffs, gorges, mountains, cedar forests, cultural and historical monuments- if you want, you can find everything here. And also get acquainted with the strong centuries-old traditions of this state and purchase wonderful souvenirs of Moroccan masters in memory of the no less wonderful country of Morocco.

The Moroccan capital is rich in museums. In the city of Rabat (whose name means "fortified monastery") you can visit the Museum of Antiquity, the Ethnographic Museum, the Museum of Archeology, the original Postal Museum, the Museum of Moroccan Art, etc. Indeed, for a person interested in culture and art, walking the streets of Rabat will be very exciting occupation.

One of the most famous tourism areas in Morocco is Marrakesh. This city can be safely divided into 2 parts. The first is the historical district of the Medina. The second is the residential area of Geliz. It will be interesting for a tourist to see the Koutoubia Mosque built in the distant twelfth century and Djema el-Fna Square, which are located in the very center of this city. It is from here that all the major streets of Marrakesh begin their journey. In addition, the most famous sights are the mausoleum of Yusuf bin Tashfin (the man who is the founder of this city), the Golden Apples Mosque, the ruins of the El Badi Palace, the Dar el Gdaoui Palace, the Bahia Palace (which is also known as the "Palace of the Beauty", the Opera House, the gardens of the Menara with the palace of the same name, the gates of Bab Falkten, Bab Sidi Rharb, Bab el Nkob (which means "secret door" in translation), the walls of old fortifications and much, much more.

Agadir is a famous resort in Morocco. Agadir is located on the coast Atlantic Ocean in the Su valley. It's separated from the desert mountain ranges High Atlas. A tourist who comes to this city will be amazed by the golden beaches and rich flora. For vacationers provided great amount all kinds of entertainment. Among the latter, for example, camel rides in the desert dunes.

A special attraction is the Marrakech markets. Their working hours are from 8.30 to 20.00. Once here, the tourist will have an amazing opportunity to get to know the customs of the inhabitants of Morocco, as well as to purchase a lot of souvenirs at a very reasonable price. The territory allotted for markets occupies no less than a whole block. Each market has its own own name the musicians' market, the Dyers' market, the Jewelers' market, the Copper market and many others.

Music plays a prominent role in Moroccan life. Especially popular among the population of the state is folk music, which always has a place of honor during holidays. On par with music obligatory element is the dance. The latter is quite often accompanied by various prayers.

There are many holidays and festivals held in Morocco. Many of them have very original names, and they themselves are original. For example, the Cherry Festival, the Ouarzazate Desert Symphony Festival (held in June), the Wax Candle Festival, the Rose Festival, the Honey Festival (held in May). There is a camel festival in July, and a horse festival in September. The love of Moroccans for dates is marked by the holiday of dates, celebrated in September. In addition, the festivals of sacred music, folk arts of Marrakech, which are held in June, as well as the Tafraout almond tree flowering festival, celebrated in February, are of interest.

Marriage festival occupies a special place in the life of Morocco. This event is held every year. A marriage bazaar is arranged, where young men and women choose their mate. It is interesting that up to forty marriages are concluded in this way, each of which is accompanied by extensive festivities.

There is a legend according to which the tradition of organizing a marriage market appeared. This legend says that once upon a time a girl and a young man who lived in these places fell in love with each other very much. The problem was with the attitude of the parents to this. They did not even allow the young to meet. As a result, the lovers, experiencing their grief, cried out so many tears that two lakes were formed: Lake Issley (from the tears of a young man) and Lake Tissleet (from the tears of a girl), which were located only a twenty-minute walk from one to the other. From that time on, all girls and young people were able to marry (it was allowed), but with one important condition Only on certain two days of the year.

Marriage is a very important ceremony in Morocco. Marriage is granted to Moroccans very important part life. All this can be judged on the basis of the duration of the wedding celebration - from three days to a week.

Moroccans are friendly and hospitable. They are very accommodating, always striving to please a stranger. If a tourist happens to visit the house of a Moroccan, he will be pleasantly surprised at how welcome he is. Indeed, the hosts will do everything possible (and impossible too!) to make the visitor feel not only welcome, but also an honored guest.

Moroccans don't like to be rushed. Everything is calm in this country. Its residents can spend hours in a cafe and not rush anywhere. The tourist gets into this atmosphere of slowness already upon arrival - at the airport. The visitor should not rush the Moroccan to fulfill his request faster - he simply will not be understood.

Moroccan National cuisine rich in various herbs and spices. For example, cooks will cook an excellent broth with herbs from chicken. And lamb will be fried on a grill, but always with ginger and cumin. The favorite national dish of the inhabitants of Morocco is "tangia", that is, beef marinated with lemon juice. Mint tea is also famous in Morocco. A tourist should know that it is in no way possible to blow on him - after all, the teahouse owner may be offended. But you can sigh enthusiastically as much as you want!

Morocco is a country of contrasts and immense riches, in which a piece of European traditions gave Arab culture a new breath modern society. Against the background of such transformations, a lot of interesting facts have developed, which our editors undertook to tell.

The official name of the country is the "Kingdom of Morocco".
The state is located in North Africa and is washed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
Interesting fact: on this moment Morocco is the only country on the entire African continent that is not part of the single African Union (AU). She ended her membership in the AU in 1984.
Morocco is one of the key allies of the United States, which is not a member of the NATO bloc.
The full Arabic name of Morocco is "Al-Mamlaka al-Maghribiya", which translates as "Western Kingdom", is an interesting fact.
The Moroccan Constitution provides for a parliamentary monarchy with independent judicial system. According to numerous experts, this is one of the most progressive constitutions in Africa.
official language Morocco is Arabic and Berber, however, Berber dialects are very popular. Among younger generation the most common are French and English.
Interesting Morocco Fact: The term "Arab" refers to anyone who speaks Arabic. No matter where you come from, if you speak Arabic, then locals I will consider you as my own and will make you much more welcome than an ordinary tourist.
Rabat is the cultural and administrative capital of Morocco. The population of the city is over 1.6 million people. Rabat is famous for its religious buildings and ancient sights. Also there are many national museums and galleries.
In Islam, Friday is considered a holy day. AT certain time all Moroccans who profess Islam go to the mosque and pray for 30 minutes - an interesting fact.
The biggest problem for the Moroccan economy is high level unemployment - 23% and a large population growth - 1.5% per year.
If you install eye contact with a representative of the opposite sex and smile, this means that you like the person and you are interested in romantic relationship with him.
Interesting fact: Traditionally, Moroccans greet foreigners with kisses on both cheeks.
The country is the world leader in the production and sale of hashish.
AT Morocco there is no such thing as "dating" or "living in a civil marriage." You are either married or not. If a man and a woman have tied their destinies, then they should not have friends of the opposite sex. Professional relationships are allowed, however, in public place people have to pretend they have nothing in common - an interesting fact.
For immigrants from Morocco, it is always very disappointing when people are surprised that not blacks live here, as in the rest of Africa.
The total area of the country is 446,550 km2
The Moroccan "Djelleba" (hooded caftan) is commonly worn by both men and women.
An interesting fact: according to ancient traditions, eating food with your left hand is considered disrespectful to yourself and others.
Due to the high level of unemployment, all more people try their hand at tourism, but be careful when a Moroccan approaches you and kindly offers a couple of small tips, for which he will then demand some kind of payment.
The University of Fez, founded in 859, is the very first functioning university in the world.
The main resources of the Moroccan economy are coal, Agriculture and phosphorus is an interesting fact.
Morocco is ranked 12th in the list of the richest countries in Africa.
The country is divided into 16 regions and 62 provinces.
Literacy among the population is very low, for men it is about 67%, and for women even less - about 40%.
Interesting fact: ancient capital Morocco was the largest city in the country, Marrakesh, from which the name of the whole state came.
It is interesting to know that the usual daily temperature difference is 20 degrees Celsius.
Moroccans are one of the most friendly and hospitable peoples in the world.
Population Morocco is more than 32.5 million people. According to this indicator, the country ranks 38th in the world - an interesting fact.
highest point is Jebel Toubkal. Its height is 4165 m.
According to ancient traditions, the symbol of love is not the heart, but the liver.
According to the last census in 2009, the average life expectancy for men is 69 years and for women 74.
Note to vegetarians: if you refuse to eat a dish of meat, then you will be considered a cheeky and ill-mannered person.
An interesting fact: the state gained independence on March 2, 1956 from France.
Many researchers and historians believe that the temple of Sidi Yahya in the city of Ouja is the tomb of John the Baptist.
Many famous movie masterpieces are filmed in Morocco, good example There will be a 2000 Gladiator movie.
Average coefficient the birth rate is 2.17 children per woman, an interesting fact.
The country's population density is 70 people/km2.
Polygamy is still allowed here, but only rich people can afford it.
AT Morocco you can buy a one-humped camel for 1000 euros!
Rabat is a city of contrasts: a huge snow-white palace can stand near a small wretched hut.
Interesting fact: Dihram is the national currency of the country. Ten dirhams are equal to one euro, which is very convenient for tourists.
Oddly enough, there are many affordable and popular ski resorts in the country! best time January and February are considered holidays.
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