Front Cover
Title Page
About the Author
Contents
Map of Morocco
Introduction
Key Facts
1. Land and People
β’ Geographical Snapshot
β’ Climate
β’ Cities
β’ A Brief History
β’ Contemporary Morocco
β’ The Jewish Legacy
β’ Language and Culture
β’ Government
β’ The Western Sahara
β’ Relations With the West
β’ The Arab Spring Protests
β’ Political Movements Since 2012
2. Values and Attitudes
β’ Islam as a Way of Life
β’ Islamic Extremism
β’ Education
β’ Torn Between Cultures
β’ Public versus Private Sphere
β’ Family First
β’ Hshuma
β’ Attitudes Toward Foreigners
β’ Women in Society
β’ Sexual Mores
3. Beliefs, Customs, and Traditions
β’ National Holidays
β’ Religious Holidays
β’ Moussems
β’ Festivals and Celebrations
β’ Folklore and Mysticism
4. Making Friends
β’ The Gender Divide
β’ Forms of Address
β’ Keeping in Touch
β’ Hospitality and Invitations Home
β’ Fitting in
5. Daily Life
β’ Social Structure
β’ Dress
β’ Bargainingβa Way of Life
β’ Standards of Living
β’ Daily Life and Routine
β’ Banking
β’ Living Alone
β’ Bureaucracy
6. Time Out
β’ CafΓ© Culture
β’ The Promenade
β’ Entertainment
β’ Food and Drink
β’ Shopping
β’ The Hammam
β’ Outdoors
7. Travel, Health, And Safety
β’ Driving
β’ Trains
β’ Buses
β’ Taxis, Big and Small
β’ Air Travel
β’ Where to Stay
β’ Places to Visit
β’ Health
β’ Safety
8. Business Briefing
β’ The Business Culture
β’ The Language of Business
β’ Hours and Schedules
β’ Office Etiquette and Protocol
β’ Self-Control and Saving Face
β’ Leadership and Decision-Making
β’ Meetings and Negotiations
β’ Contracts
β’ Women in Management
β’ Candor and Cooperation
β’ Teamwork and Management
β’ Foreign Investment
9. Communicating
β’ Language
β’ Greetings
β’ Body Language
β’ Gestures and Taboos
β’ Topics of Conversation
β’ SIM Cards and Phones
β’ Internet
β’ Media
β’ Conclusion
Further Reading
Useful Apps
Picture Credits
Copyright
Index