Living in Morocco
Navigating the Major Cities of Morocco
Casablanca Casablanca is the largest city in Morocco, and is located on the Atlantic Ocean, as the country's biggest port. Casablanca has a population of over 3.6 million people, and then extends even further with some slum areas. Locals call this city “Caza,” and its ancient name is “Anfa.” It is located in the Maghreb area, and is [...]
Learning the Social Customs of Morocco
Most Moroccans are Muslim, and some follow the daily schedule of praying five times per day. The weekends are Thursday and Friday, and almost everything is closed on Fridays. During Ramadan, expats are not required to participate in the fasting, but should not eat, drink, smoke or chew gum in public. Moroccans place high value in honor and pride; [...]
Monday Escape: Chefchaouen, Morocco
Chefchaouen is a beautiful mountain village in northwest Morocco, noted for its buildings which are almost all painted in shades of blue. And located just inland from Tangier and Tetouan, Chefchaouen is close to major international cities but still with all the charm of small culture and eccentric local looks. Tourists do flock here, but for good [...]
