Culture and Customs of Morocco

A resource for general readers on the culture of Morocco.

This book provides an introduction for general readers to a country often known through tourist images of the souks (markets) and Berber rugs, Moroccan culture today is a blend of Berber, African, Arab, Jewish, and European influences in a Muslim state.

Morocco's strategic position at the tip of North Africa just below Spain has brought these cultures together through the centuries.

The parallels with African and Middle Eastern countries and other Muslim cultures are drawn as the major topics are discussed, yet the uniqueness of Moroccan traditions, particularly those of the indigenous Berbers, stands out.

The narrative emphasises the evolving nature of the country's many subcultures in the face of exposure to Western influences.

This book begins with an introduction to the people, land, government, economy, educational system, and history.

Chapters discuss religion; literature and the media; art and architecture; cuisine and social customs; gender roles, marriage, and family; and ceremonies and celebrations.