French is another language spoken by educated people in Morocco. Most educated Moroccans switch from Moroccan Arabic to French in their daily conversation but some of them, mostly from upper middle and upper class prefer to use only French for communication with their friends and family. They consider Arabic as not important and therefore resort…
Morocco’s rich history and its unique geographical location have contributed a lot to enhancing language and cultural diversity in the country. This diversity, which some anthropological researchers recognize as complex and yet enriching, is what attracts foreigners from all different facets of society to visit and/or undertake research in Morocco. There are two main languages…
Birthday celebrations are very important to every one of us. They are the only way to remember and enjoy the memory of our birth and being shown love and affection by others. They just make you feel special, don’t they? This is the case for celebrating the Mawlid Nabawi and Christmas. Mawlid Nabawi –the birth…
You have done your research and decided to take an Arabic course. Regardless of what your reasoning is, however, there are a number of things you need to take into consideration. To begin with, few people know that there isn’t just one Arabic language. Rather, each country, and often even different regions within the country,…
As mentioned in the part I of this series of articles about cultural events in Rabat, we’ll have a city plenty of things to do this year. Here are a few more activities that can make your stay in Rabat this year more enjoyable. Art Exhibition: ‘1914-2014: 100 years of Creation’ (8 October 2014- 30…
Truth be told, you will never get bored in Rabat. Although it is smaller than Fez and Casablanca, the administrative capital of Morocco has plenty to offer to tourists and visitors. Most of the tourist attractions are well described in tourist guides, such as Lonely Planet and Trip Advisor. However, one of the best kept…
