Moroccan Etiquette

Moroccan Social Etiquettes
  -   Moroccan's greet each other by shaking hands, but it is usually done among people of the same gender and it is the more formal way of greeting.
  -   With people they are friendlier with, they kiss lightly on both cheeks, beginning with the left cheek while shaking the hands.
  -   A greeting among the opposite sex is initiated by the woman and a man cannot force her if she is not willing. This is very important in Moroccan etiquette
  -   When there are many people to be greeted especially during a social function then you should first greet the person on your right and continue doing so and then go to your left.
  -   According to Moroccan etiquette, bidding farewell to everyone is a must
  -   For Moroccans it is common to enquire about family and friends when greeting each other.

Visiting and Gift Giving Etiquettes in Morocco
  -   If you are to visit a Moroccan household, then you should bring small gifts like sweet pastries, nuts, dates or even flowers and offer it to the hostess.
  -   Gifts for the children is also appreciable
  -   The Moroccans do not open gifts as soon as they receive them
  -   Should dress smartly when invited because it is a sign of respect.

Table Manners in Morocco
  -   Moroccans eat their meals on a round table as high as their knee
  -   Moroccan etiquette dictates that the guest is generally invited to sit beside the host.
  -   Before started with the meal they wash hands on a basin provided on the table, even a towel is given.
  -   The host holds a little prayer and sanctifies the food before starting.
  -   It is advisable to eat and drink only with the right hand at a Moroccan meal.
  -   A wash basin is again offered at the end of the meal.

Etiquette in Morocco is taken quite seriously and a person is judged by the way he behaves in public.