Etiquette & taboos

Etiquette & taboos

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Morocco · Casablanca

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Essential restrictionsEveryday mannersPlace-specific guidance · 摩洛哥

Morocco: don't proselytise

Do

Respect the local Islamic faith

Don’t

Trying to convert Muslims to another religion or handing out missionary material
Publicly criticising Islam (including online)

Proselytising can mean a fine or up to 3 years in prison; publicly criticising Islam can mean up to 2 years.

Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Morocco travel advice

Cultural sensitivitiesEveryday mannersPlace-specific guidance · 摩洛哥

Morocco: avoid public displays of affection

Do

Show restraint near religious sites and in tourist areas

Don’t

Kissing or hugging in public

It causes offence; same-sex intimacy can be prosecuted in Morocco.

Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Morocco travel advice

Cultural sensitivitiesEveryday mannersPlace-specific guidance · 摩洛哥

Morocco: during Ramadan, don't eat or drink in public by day

Do

Check opening hours during Ramadan
Dress according to local custom

Don’t

Eating, drinking, smoking, chewing gum or swearing in public during the day

It offends people who are fasting.

Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Morocco travel advice