Casablanca Language

Arabic is the official language spoken by the natives residing in Casablanca which is nestled in Morocco. Apart from Arabic dialect one would come across Berber dialect of Tarifit, Tashelhit, and Tamazight spoken as their native Casablanca Language. French vernacular is quite popular among the residents, which is claimed to be the third unofficial Casablanca Language. French can be heard often in the land's commerce and economic sectors along with its presence in the area of education and government. The residents residing within the northern sector speaks Spanish dialect as well. English is spoken by a very limited number of residents, which is even taught in all major public schools. Apart the existence of several religious groups, one would come across several inhabitants belonging to the Muslim as well as Islamic community that resort to their very own dialect. As far as the Casablanca goes the R's in Moroccan French are rolled up like Spanish R's rather than sounding like the R's spoken by Parisian. Vowels in Casablanca Language are usually diphthongal in nature where a word like chère is spellt and pronounced shayre. So incase you are planning for a tour to Casablanca make sure you are aware about the dialects spoken in the region along with its related pronunciation.

Islam is practised by the majority of Moroccans and governs their personal, political, economic and legal lives. Islam emanated from what is today Saudi Arabia. The Prophet Muhammad is seen as the last of God's emissaries (following in the footsteps of Jesus, Moses, Abraham, etc) to bring revelation to mankind. He was distinguished with bringing a message for the whole of mankind, rather than just to a certain peoples. As Moses brought the Torah and Jesus the Bible, Muhammad brought the last book, the Quran. The Quran and the actions of the Prophet (the Sunnah) are used as the basis for all guidance in the religion.

Among certain obligations for Muslims are to pray five times a day - at dawn, noon, afternoon, sunset, and evening. The exact time is listed in the local newspaper each day. Friday is the Muslim holy day. Everything is closed. Many companies also close on Thursday, making the weekend Thursday and Friday.

During the holy month of Ramadan all Muslims must fast from dawn to dusk and are only permitted to work six hours per day. Fasting includes no eating, drinking, cigarette smoking, or gum chewing. Expatriates are not required to fast; however, they must not eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum in public. Each night at sunset, families and friends gather together to celebrate the breaking of the fast (iftar). The festivities often continue well into the night. In general, things happen more slowly during Ramadan. Many businesses operate on a reduced schedule. Shops may be open and closed at unusual times.