Moroccan Etiquette
Morocco - Essaouira - Fez - Marrakech - Agadir
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.
