Morocco - Culture Smart!

Front Cover
Title Page
About the Author
Contents
Map of Morocco
Introduction
Key Facts
1. Land and People
	• Geographical Snapshot
	• Climate
	• Cities
	• A Brief History
	• Contemporary Morocco
	• The Jewish Legacy
	• Language and Culture
	• Government
	• The Western Sahara
	• Relations With the West
	• The Arab Spring Protests
	• Political Movements Since 2012
2. Values and Attitudes
	• Islam as a Way of Life
	• Islamic Extremism
	• Education
	• Torn Between Cultures
	• Public versus Private Sphere
	• Family First
	• Hshuma
	• Attitudes Toward Foreigners
	• Women in Society
	• Sexual Mores
3. Beliefs, Customs, and Traditions
	• National Holidays
	• Religious Holidays
	• Moussems
	• Festivals and Celebrations
	• Folklore and Mysticism
4. Making Friends
	• The Gender Divide
	• Forms of Address
	• Keeping in Touch
	• Hospitality and Invitations Home
	• Fitting in
5. Daily Life
	• Social Structure
	• Dress
	• Bargaining—a Way of Life
	• Standards of Living
	• Daily Life and Routine
	• Banking
	• Living Alone
	• Bureaucracy
6. Time Out
	• Café Culture
	• The Promenade
	• Entertainment
	• Food and Drink
	• Shopping
	• The Hammam
	• Outdoors
7. Travel, Health, And Safety
	• Driving
	• Trains
	• Buses
	• Taxis, Big and Small
	• Air Travel
	• Where to Stay
	• Places to Visit
	• Health
	• Safety
8. Business Briefing
	• The Business Culture
	• The Language of Business
	• Hours and Schedules
	• Office Etiquette and Protocol
	• Self-Control and Saving Face
	• Leadership and Decision-Making
	• Meetings and Negotiations
	• Contracts
	• Women in Management
	• Candor and Cooperation
	• Teamwork and Management
	• Foreign Investment
9. Communicating
	• Language
	• Greetings
	• Body Language
	• Gestures and Taboos
	• Topics of Conversation
	• SIM Cards and Phones
	• Internet
	• Media
	• Conclusion
Further Reading
Useful Apps
Picture Credits
Copyright
Index