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Moroccan Culture

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There are four main Moroccan religions.

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Morocco is a colorful mix of African, Islamic, Arab, Berber and European influences.

Other Moroccan ways

Greetings are important part of communicating in Morocco, and a cursory greeting is considered rude. Moroccans shake hands and then touch their hearts with their right hands to show their affection. Friends ask how each other and their family is doing also. Not only do grown Moroccans have their own traditions, but also children of Morocco. Some children, more in rural areas, however, show their respect by kissing the right hand of their elders or parents.

Not only do Moroccans follow coustoms while outside their homes, but also inside. Moroccan homes are considered private affairs. However, people tend to entertain their guests at home. Not only friends and family do this, but also business meetings. Moroccans feel a strong duty to be a generous host. A Moroccan proverb once said, “Feed your guests, even if you are starving.”

A Moroccan wedding can last up to two full days. On the topic of weddings, Moroccan men are permitted to marry up to four wives. Although this coustom, polygamy, is rare, the husband must ask his current wife, or wives for their permission to marry again before they can be wedded.

Taking a photo in Morocco could be considered offensive, unless asking permission first.

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How does culture influence human actions? -Culture has a very big influence on human actions. Culture can influence the way of life for certain people, what they do for a living, and what thier family and friends are like. How is culture developed and changed? -Culture can be developed and changed over time. Some people follow specific cultural rules, while others follow some from their religion. Not all people, however, follow cultural rules or religious rules. Does religion change culture of does culture change religion? -I think that it is a matter of how you look at it. In some ways, religions changes culture, and in others culture changes religion. What things are considered cultural elements? What is an example? -Things like foods, clothes, traditions, religions, jobs, and music are all considered cultural elements. An example of a cultural elememt of Morocco is their traditional weddings. A traditional wedding can last up to two days, the bride wears different colorful dresses, and may have a henna tattoo on her hands and feet.