Culture

language

social classes

Moroccan Arabic is the official language of Morocco. It is spoken by roughly three-quarters of the population and differs slightly from modern standard Arabic. Although half a century has passed since the French colonial period in Morocco ended, French remains the official language in business, government, and diplomacy. There are three main Berber dialects in Morocco. Rifan is the dialect spoken in the Rif Mountains as well as in some rural areas of eastern Morocco along the Algerian border. Another may be called Amazigh, Zaran, or Tamazight. In the southwestern part, the dialect may be called Soussi, Celha, Tashelhait, or Chleuh.

A huge distance between the very rich and the very poor. At the top level of the class system exists the monarch and royal family, members of the government, and groups of very wealthy Moroccans who do not work. They are joined by wholesale merchants and the owners of large manufacturing, industrial, or international trading companies. An upper middle and middle class consists of professionals. Another group, called Sherfa, are those who claim descent from the prophet Muhammad. Sherfa typically do not work, and those who have no inherited wealth live off the others. A relatively new class, referred to as the Muhajerin, or emigrants, is comprised of nearly 2 million Moroccans who live and work abroad, in order to send their wages back to support their families in Morocco. Most remain poor and are looked down upon. Jews and other foreigners generally prosper, while sub-Saharan black Africans are often discriminated against.

Government

Moroccan politics is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy, whereby the Prime Minister of Morocco is the head of government, and of a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is in both the government and the two parts of parliament, the Assembly of Representatives of Morocco and the Assembly of Councillors. The Moroccan Constitution provides for a monarchy with a Parliament and an independent judiciary.

customs/traditions

HAMMAM RITUAL- traditional Morrocan treatment experienced in the warmth of the Hammam. Your body is doused with warm water as a Tellak exfoliates away impurities using a Kessa glove and Savon Noir, a soap made from crushed olives, olive oil and Eucalyptus.
SALT INFUSED STEAM- Salt helps the healing process of a variety of skin and respiratory conditions. The salt infused steam room is a hot humid chamber inspired by Arab culture that mimics the benefits of the sea air, producing negative ions to fight destructive free radicals. It draws out toxins, whilst soothing weary or aching muscles and joints to induce a state of deep relaxation.

These rituals, usually only exercised by the wealthy, are used for relaxation and stress purposes. there are many other forms of rituals that involve dancing and singing like holidays.

Holidays

Here is a basic representation of Holidays the general population of Morocco celebrates.

Art/Literature

The art of this country is very unique in many ways. Many historical examples are on display at the local museums. More modern examples are on display at art galleries and in souks. There are lots different ways that the people express themselves in Morocco – in carpets, clothing, jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, painting, carving, and calligraphy. The artwork of this country really tells you a lot about the culture of the people of Morocco. The way the talk, socialize, and even eat or walk could be explained through their arts and literature.

Daily life and economy

Two of the most basic foods in Morocco are couscous and harira soup. Couscousa is a dish made with granulated seminola grains, is usually topped with mutton, veal, or beef and a variety of vegetables. It is eaten by all sectors of society, and may be referred to as the national dish. The national soup, harira, is a thick paste that comes in many varieties, although it is classically made from water, bouillon, beef or mutton, onions, saffron, walnuts, and salt. Figs and dates are among the most common fruits eaten on a daily basis. Breakfast in Morocco may consist of bread served with olive oil or butter, and coffee or mint tea. Schools and businesses close at noon each day for two to three hours for a midday meal. Cakes and desserts made of fruits and marzipan, a sweet almond paste, are sold in pastry shops and on the streets. As dictated by Islamic law, Muslims do not partake of any alcoholic beverages.

Religion

Islam is the main religion in Morocco. Muslims believe in a god, but unlike christians, they don't believe in jesus. Basically, they take all the powers and characteristics in the christians God and put those into Allah. The qur'an is a the islamic holy text. The qur'an was intended to correct any errors in the old and new testaments of the Christians Bible.