Morocco Tours & Desert Trips

The official language is Moroccan Arabic which is quite different from the Arabic of the Middle East. French is the second language of the country with Berber spoken by the Berber peoples, especially in the south. The Moroccans seem to have a finely tuned ear and can mimic the speech of almost anyone. Those who come into contact with tourists have taught themselves to converse in all the major languages. You will be humbled by their abilities especially if you have taken a language course and still can’t carry on a conversation in anything other than your mother tongue. To put it plainly, you really don’t need to speak French or Arabic, but there will be times when life would be much easier if you knew a few words. Bring a French or Moroccan Arabic phrase book.

Covered is better. Moroccans appreciate the respect shown for their culture. The Moroccans are covered and they look quite attractive. Loose, draped clothing enhances the human figure which too often needs all the enhancing it can get. Just compare a family of plumpish, pink, skimpily dressed tourists as they trundle about in the hot sun getting pinker and pinker to a Moroccan family dressed in flowing garments.

Men should avoid going bare-chested and neither sex should wear very short shorts. Walking shorts are fine for both sexes (knee length). Rather than sleeveless blouses or dresses, women should wear short sleeves. Skirts or jeans are equally accepted. Good walking shoes are necessary. Take only the jewelry you can’t do without.

In a word, delicious. Salads are lovely; fresh, succulent vegetables are served with a light vinaigrette on the side. Harira is the Moroccan word for a thick vegetable soup. A particularly delicious one contains a bread dumpling. Main courses are usually one of the following: grilled meat on skewers often served with French fries; couscous, either vegetarian or meat with vegetables; and tagine, the Moroccan stew, usually meat, tomatoes, potatoes, onions, and spices. Moroccan cooks use a mélange of spices such as cumin, turmeric, paprika, saffron, and pepper for a subtly flavored cuisine. In the Sahara, you can find ‘Berber pizza’. This is a double-crusted pie filled with meat, hard-boiled eggs, almonds, and spices. Sometimes rather peppery, Berber pizza is best eaten with glass after glass of hot, sweet, mint tea.

Every seaport has freshly caught fish prepared by the fishermen on or near the piers. Do not miss this treat!

Fresh fruit is served for dessert; pomegranates, melons, bananas, apples, oranges, and dates are all produced in Morocco and all bursting with flavor.

Ramadan is the ( month) in which was sent down The Quran, as a guide to mankind, and also clear ( signs)for guidance and judgment ( between wrong and right). So every one of you who is present (at his home)during that month should spend it fasting. But if anyone is ill, or on a journey. the prescribed period ( should be made up) by days later. Allah intends every facility for you. He does not want to put you in difficulties( he wants you) to complete the prescribed period and glorify him, in that he has guided you. And perchance you shall be grateful.

Fasting Ramadan is to stop eating, drinking, and sexual actions between married couples from dawn time to sunset to satisfy god. First fasting is a big proof of how much you love god. then give the stomach (your body)a chance to rest during day hours, this is an annual chance that will benefit human systems. and the last purpose is to make the person feel the pain of the hungry people all around the world because every Muslim should feel by his brother in faith and then by all humans.

Ramadan hardly impacts tourism in Morocco. The only changes you will notice are that some tourist sites, shops, and banks close earlier, so this should be taken into account. Hotels and restaurants will still be serving food to tourists all day. As a matter of respect don’t openly eat, drink, or smoke in public.

Visiting Morocco in Ramadan is a great idea as it is less crowded and moreover is an interesting experience to add to your cultural knowledge of the country