10 “NO” you need to know when traveling in Morocco

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What do you know about Morocco? In the representations of an ordinary person, Morocco is a city with fabulous palaces and impressive cuisine. Exotics, which is so rich in this state, makes tourists come to this magical place. But, like any residents of any country, the Moroccans have their prohibitions, which we want to tell you today.

10 "NO" you need to know when traveling in Morocco

Throw bread. Moroccans love bread very much, buying it once or twice a day, so that it is always fresh to the table. In all families, they respect bread very much. Even if there is no one to eat the old bread, they give it back and receive a new one in return. In extreme cases, the bread is left near the garbage cans in a separate bag.

10 "NO" you need to know when traveling in Morocco

Pour hot water into the sink. This interesting ban is not connected with any technical issues. The fact is that many residents of this country believe in different spirits, genies. In this regard, there is an opinion that you can anger the spirits that live in sewage pipes.

10 "NO" you need to know when traveling in Morocco

Strictly follow the rules of the road. The traffic in Morocco is very busy, the roads are crowded. Local drivers say that to drive a car in Morocco, you need to harmoniously join this moving chaos.

10 "NO" you need to know when traveling in Morocco

Go inside the mosque. All mosques in Morocco are closed to non-Muslims. The only exception is the Hasan Mosque in Casablanca. This is the largest religious building in the world.

10 "NO" you need to know when traveling in Morocco

To make photos of people without consent. Residents of the “orange kingdom” can not stand when they get into the camera lenses of tourists. Categorically not allowed to photograph police officers and take photographs of the residences of the King of Morocco.

10 "NO" you need to know when traveling in Morocco

Refuse to eat. Moroccans are very hospitable people who, every five meters of your walk around the city, will try to give you a drink with traditional mint tea. Refuse to treat is not accepted.

10 "NO" you need to know when traveling in Morocco

It is forbidden not to tip. The practice of tipping in Morocco requires literally at every step to leave a coin. Small amounts are given to hairdressers, waiters and sellers in the market. If you are shown the way, you must give a few coins for it.

10 "NO" you need to know when traveling in Morocco

Do shopping without bargaining. This ban reminds that Morocco is an eastern country. The market here is the main place by which you can communicate with the local people and feel the color of the region. It is strictly forbidden not to bargain there.

10 "NO" you need to know when traveling in Morocco

Export money to the state of Morocco. According to the laws of Morocco, it is prohibited to export dirhams, the main state monetary unit of the country.

10 "NO" you need to know when traveling in Morocco

Talk bad words about the royal family. Moroccans love their ruler and revere him. Portraits of the king are hung in all offices, cafes, shops. If you do not want to feel all the wrath of the Moroccans, do not speak bad about the king.



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