CustomsThe Art of Greeting
“Salaam Alaikum” opens every encounter. Moroccans value warmth — a handshake, right hand to heart, and time for real conversation.
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Casablanca-Settat
Morocco’s economic engine by the sea.
Casablanca, the country’s largest city and business hub, home to the colossal Hassan II Mosque, plus the green Bouskoura forest and Settat farmland.
Best time to visit
Year-round
Cities
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Corniche seaside walk
Art Deco downtown
Bouskoura forest
Culture & Heritage
Customs
TraditionsMoroccan Mint Tea Ceremony
Atay b’naana is more than a drink — it’s a ritual of hospitality, poured from height into small glasses, often with sugar and a smile.
TraditionsThe Souk & the Art of Bargaining
Souks are the social heart of every medina. Bargaining is expected, friendly theatre — start near 40% of the asking price and enjoy the chat.
ClothingTraditional Dress: Djellaba & Kaftan
The hooded djellaba and the elegant kaftan are worn for daily life and celebrations alike — a living craft of embroidery and fine fabric.
ArchitectureZellige Tilework
Hand-chiseled mosaic tiles arranged into geometric stars — zellige decorates palaces, fountains and mosques with hypnotic precision.
ArchitectureRiads & Courtyard Houses
Traditional inner courtyards with a fountain or pool, riads turn medina houses into cool, private sanctuaries.
MonumentsHassan II Mosque
One of the world’s largest mosques, its 210 m minaret rising over the Atlantic in Casablanca.
CraftsBerber Rugs & Weaving
Knotted by Amazigh women, each rug encodes the weaver’s story in geometric symbols and natural dyes.
MusicAndalusian & Amazigh Music
From Andalusian orchestras of Fes to Amazigh Ahwash singing in the Atlas — Morocco’s soundscape is layered and ancient.
CuisineThe Tagine
The conical clay pot that gives its name to Morocco’s signature slow-cooked stew of meat, vegetables and spices.
CuisineFriday Couscous
The national dish, shared by families after Friday prayers — steamed semolina crowned with meat and vegetables.
CuisineHarira Soup
A hearty tomato-lentil soup with chickpeas and herbs, the breaking-the-fast staple of Ramadan.
HistoryA Thousand Years of History
From Amazigh kingdoms and Roman Mauretania to the Idrisid, Almoravid, Almohad and Alaouite dynasties — Morocco’s story is layered and continuous.
Amazigh HeritageAmazigh (Berber) Heritage
The indigenous people of Morocco — Tamazight language, rugs, jewelry, poetry and the village life of the Atlas and Rif.
Jewish HeritageJewish Heritage in Morocco
A 2,000-year presence — mellahs (Jewish quarters), synagogues, cemeteries and the deep ties between Moroccan Jews and Muslims.
CarpetsCarpet & Weaving Traditions
From urban Rabat carpets to knotted Amazigh rugs — each weave encodes the maker’s story in geometry and natural dye.
MetalworkDinanderie Metalwork
Hand-hammered brass, copper and silver — tea trays, lanterns and pots beaten into intricate relief in the souks.
CustomsMoroccan Weddings
Days of celebration — henna, the amariya bridal palanquin, kaftans, ahwash and feasts for the whole quarter.
Food & specials
CuisineThe Tagine
The conical clay pot that gives its name to Morocco’s signature slow-cooked stew of meat, vegetables and spices.
CuisineFriday Couscous
The national dish, shared by families after Friday prayers — steamed semolina crowned with meat and vegetables.
CuisineHarira Soup
A hearty tomato-lentil soup with chickpeas and herbs, the breaking-the-fast staple of Ramadan.