1. Morocco is home to the world's largest hot desert
The Sahara desert covers an area of over 9.2 million square kilometers and spans across 11 North African countries, including Morocco. This is also an ideal destination to experience the heat of the desert chosen by the majority of tourists when coming to Morocco.
Tourists visiting the Sahara desert often choose to ride camels on their trips. There are sand dunes, windy, and a peaceful, quiet space like in legendary films.
2. There are 4 unique royal cities
The royal cities of Rabat, Marrakesh, Meknes and Rabat have all been the capitals of Morocco throughout the country's history. To this day, the capital of Morocco is still the city of Rabat.
4 royal cities with unique architecture, like the coronation see recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage, captivate visitors through many generations. Visitors can find the history of Morocco at every turn in these cities such as mosques, tombs, carvings on the streets... All are worth visiting.
3. One of the most multicultural and ethnically diverse countries in the world
It is the different ethnic groups in Morocco that make this country different. The Berbers (a native of Northwest Africa) and the Arabs (a person who conquered Morocco in 705 and spread Islam) are the two main ethnic groups of the country.
However, in the past, exiled people from Spain, Italy, France and the persecution of persecuted judges marked the current culture here. From language, cuisine to art, architecture, clothes... they all have intertwined and are deeply influenced by them.
4. The old quarter bans cars
The old town of Medina in the Fes cultural center is known as the heart and soul of the Marocese people. There are sky-high walls up to 10 miles long. Visitors can wander among tens of thousands of beautiful small alleys, but not wide enough for cars to pass.
Instead, people will use horse-drawn carts to move and transport handicrafts to markets. Stopping anywhere in this ancient town, visitors can admire the beautiful, traditional architectural buildings. Medina is also the world's largest ancient city still in operation.
5. 99% of the population is convert to Islam
Islam is the main religion in Morocco, playing a huge role in the lives of the people here. Islam also has a great influence on the country's laws and general codes of conduct.
6. The country has 7 wine regions but it is very difficult to find wine
Morocco is one of the famous countries for wine production. The country has a rich history of wine production, dating back to the Phoenicia period.
Morocco produces 40 million bottles of wine per year. However, this Islamic country does not sell alcohol and beer widely, except for some restaurants and hotels that mainly serve tourists. Not many people in the locality drink alcohol in Morocco, even in some places, drinking alcohol on the streets, in public places is considered illegal.
7. Peppermint tea is a national drink
Tea is a major export item in Morocco and is served as an art form. Tea in Morocco is usually green tea mixed with fresh mint and sugar.
For many tourists, Morocco tea tastes like mint candy, because the taste of mint is very different and obvious. This is a national drink in Morocco. Tourists call this drink not only to enjoy the taste but also consider it an experience. Mar offese people pour tea at least a foot (30cm) higher than a glass so that the fragrance can be immediately emitted into the air.
8. Where tourists need to use cash
Most taxi companies, restaurants, businesses... in Morocco do not accept credit cards. Although some places also accept payment in Euros, if traveling here, tourists need to go to banks and ATMs to withdraw cash for their trip.
9. Homosexual depression is illegal in Morocco
Becoming a member of the LGBTQ community is a violation of the law in Morocco. The country could be more lenient with gay tourists abroad. However, they have not encouraged the LGBTQ community to come here, at least until the rules change.
10. Cats are everywhere
Cats are lost everywhere in Morocco, especially in the Chefchaouen area. Local people volunteered to take care of the cats, whether they are pets or wild, lost. They often bring water and leftover food to serve cats, so wherever they are, they are not afraid of people.
Many Europeans in Morocco consider domestic cats to be clean animals and prefer them to dogs.
11. The left hand is considered unclean
In Morocco, cats can be considered clean, but a person's left hand is not. Using your left hand to eat, especially with any food eaten by hand instead of tools, is considered rough and poor.
In Mar off-Series culture, the left hand is used for cleaning and housework in the bathroom. Eating is done only with the right hand.
12. macrocs eat couscous on Friday
Couscous is considered a national dish of Morocco, but many Mar offese only eat it on Friday, the traditional holiday of the Muslims.
Couscous is served any day of the week at many restaurants in Morocco. This is also one of the dishes you must try when visiting this country.
13. Morocco is the land of brilliant colors
You can't walk through an old town or market in Morocco without seeing colorful bags of dyes stacked along the streets. Not only that, the fabric, clothes, food and spices here are also colorful.
