Morocco-culture

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Moroccan Culture

The Moroccan society is a mixture of many different cultures which gives it its interesting traits. These other cultures include Berber, Arab, Jewish, Muslim, African and European. With regard to respect, Moroccans are very joyous people and value hospitality, striking up a conversion or a new friendship is quite easy. One way that they share there joy is with music and dance. Morocco has a huge diversity of folklore, principally taking the form of music and dance rituals. Moroccan instruments include simple wooden flutes, single string fiddles and three stringed turtle shell mandolins. There are hundreds of variations of dance traditions, pertaining to all areas of Morocco that have even traveled into American culture. A few commonly known dance traditions are; The Awash, The Quais, and Belly Dancing. Morocco is famous for its Arab Belly Dancing. It is one of the oldest dance forms originating with pre-Biblical religious rites of worship for motherhood. Belly Dancing is believed to have to been created to ease the pains of childbirth. Not the image that we have taken from it in American culture, which is transforming it into a provocative dance. Like many cultures they are customs to follow to make sure you show respect. Some things that you should know when entering into Morocco and especially into someone’s home are; when you enter into a home it is custom to take your shoes off and make sure to bring a gift. If you are visiting someone in the city bringing a cake or pastry is good but if you visit a poorer home then bring a live chicken. One very important thing to remember when eating at a Moroccan household it is custom to eat with your hands but remember that your left hand is considered unclean so eat with your right hand. Day by day Morocco’s culture becomes more modernize making it stand out compared to it neighboring countries. “Due to the bold and strenuous efforts by King Mohammed VI, Islam in Morocco is rapidly turning out to be a tool to modernize and democratize the country. A revolutionary effort is on the way to reinvent the religion with a tolerant interpretation of the Koran. To aid this mission, the government has launched a website, a radio and a TV channel (Hilalplaza.com).” Their advancement in technology is helping them promote their country and their movement in religion. Morocco is a bilingual country with Arabic and French as official languages. Arabic is widely spoken by common masses while French is taught in schools. English and Spanish are also known in different cities.

References 2005 - 2007 © Eye on Worldwide. Moroccon Culture by Tina Andlaw. Retrieved October 31, 2007 from http://www.eyeonworldwide.com/property-magazine/morocco-culture.aspx 2003-2007 HilalPlaza.com. The Culture of Morocco. Retrieved October 31, 2007 from http://www.hilalplaza.com/islamic-culture/Morocco/Morocco_Muslim_culture.html