Etiquette & taboos

Etiquette & taboos

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3 rules found

Cultural sensitivitiesEveryday mannersPlace-specific guidance · Morocco

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 · Morocco

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

Cultural sensitivitiesDressPlace-specific guidance · Egypt

Egypt: dress modestly and avoid public displays of affection

Do

Dress conservatively in villages, mosques and markets

Don’t

Kissing or hugging in public (holding hands is usually fine)

Behaviour accepted in resorts may be seen as offensive elsewhere.

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