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An icon on the Atlantic coast what makes the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca so special
Discover why the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca is one of Morocco's most impressive religious landmarks with its scale, oceanfront location and remarkable architecture.
12 February 2026 9 min
Lixus and the golden apple garden of Hercules
Lixus near Larache is an archaeological site with layers linked to Carthaginian, Roman and later Islamic periods. Ruins, mosaics and the Hercules myth.
11 February 2026 9 min
Casablanca as a global city culture work and daily life in motion
Discover urban life in Casablanca where culture, work, mobility and daily rhythm come together in Morocco's largest city.
11 February 2026 8 min
Marrakech behind the blue walls of the Majorelle Garden
Visit Marrakech’s Majorelle Garden and discover the Yves Saint Laurent Museum, the Berber Museum, and the story behind one of the city’s most iconic oases.
10 February 2026 7 min
Volubilis the Roman city of Morocco
Volubilis near Moulay Idriss Zerhoun is a UNESCO-listed archaeological site and one of Africa's most striking Roman ruins. History, highlights and visit tips.
9 February 2026 11 min
Rabat, a capital of history, architecture, and calm coastal elegance
Rabat convinces through coherence: monuments and kasbah, modern boulevards and culture, Atlantic light, and a calm capital mindset.
8 February 2026 9 min
Tween modern and classic: cultural differences between cities and regions in Morocco
Morocco can sometimes feel like one country with a thousand faces. In one city you walk past modern coffee bars and co-working spaces, while a few hours away you end up in a village where rhythm, traditions and social rules feel completely different. Those regional differences make Morocco rich and diverse—and are useful to know, whether you travel, plan to live there, or do business there.
5 February 2026
The Chellah necropolis in Rabat a melting pot of dynasties
Chellah in Rabat is a Merinid necropolis built on the ruins of the Roman city of Sala Colonia. Gardens, storks, monuments and cultural events.
4 February 2026 8 min
Ramadan in Morocco: from crescent moon to Eid — a complete guide for understanding and cooperation
Ramadan in Morocco is more than “not eating and drinking during the day”. It is a month that shapes daily rhythm, social life, opening hours and even business appointments. If you work between Europe and Morocco, it helps greatly to understand how Ramadan begins (with the moon), how the days unfold, and how Eid closes the month. Below I take you through it from start to finish — with lots of detail.
30 January 2026
Riffians in Europe: from recruitment agreements to new generations
Across Europe, many Moroccan communities trace their roots to the Rif. Learn how labor migration started, what languages were spoken, and how families built bridges across generations.
22 January 2026 8 min
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Culture in Morocco as a foundation for collaboration and understanding

Anyone working with Morocco quickly notices that culture is not something “added on”, but something that runs through everything: communication, trust, decision-making and expectations. This category brings together blogs that describe Morocco as it appears in daily life and in professional practice— without promotion, without sales, but with context that helps you understand better and collaborate more effectively.

History as the backdrop to the present

Morocco has been shaped by a long history of dynasties, trade routes, regional identities and outside influences. You see this reflected in cities, in language, in customs and in how people position themselves. In this category you’ll read how historical lines continue into the present: why some regions have a strong identity of their own, how urban culture differs from the interior, and why tradition and modernization often exist side by side rather than replacing one another.

Architecture as a mirror of culture

Architecture in Morocco tells stories: about religion and craftsmanship, about climate and lifestyle, about status and community. From medinas with narrow alleys and riads with inner courtyards to modern boulevards and new development projects—the built environment shows how people live, meet and use space. In the blogs in this category you’ll find context about styles, materials, patterns, restoration and the meaning of public places such as squares, souks, mosques and city walls—not as a travel guide, but as a cultural layer that helps you understand how a society is organized.

Art and craft between heritage and economy

Art in Morocco lives on multiple levels: in museums and galleries, but also in everyday craftsmanship. Ceramics, leather, textiles, woodwork, metalworking and decorative techniques are not only “beautiful”, they also carry knowledge, regional signatures and family histories. This category describes how craftsmanship is passed on, how quality is recognized, and how traditional forms move along with contemporary taste. In a B2B context, this helps you better understand why origin, reputation and craftsmanship can carry so much weight in collaboration.

Music as identity and a social language

Music in Morocco is more than entertainment: it is identity, emotion and community. From regional styles and rhythms to modern fusions—music follows migration, generational differences and urban trends. In this category you’ll read about the cultural role of music: when it is played, what it means in social settings and how different genres are connected to region, history and mentality. That may seem far from B2B, but it often helps you sense social codes and group dynamics more clearly.

Mentality and communication in practice

Culture becomes most visible in communication. Not only in words, but in tone, timing and implicit signals. In Morocco, building relationships can be an important foundation before something becomes “final”. Politeness, respect and preserving harmony often influence how things are phrased. In these blogs we explain how to stay clear without becoming harsh: how to make expectations explicit, how to verify confirmations, and how to ask professionally what an agreement concretely means—so collaboration becomes calmer and more predictable.

Family life and social structures

Family life is a strong pillar in many Moroccan contexts. Family ties, responsibilities and social networks can influence pace, availability and decision-making. That does not mean “family decides everything”, but it does mean that relationships and reputation often play a larger role than in strictly individualistic environments. In this category you’ll find explanations of social structures, hospitality, roles and expectations—and how, as an international partner, you can engage respectfully without making assumptions.

What you can expect in this category

  • Context for collaboration: blogs about etiquette, communication, expectations and preventing misunderstandings in international cooperation.
  • Cultural themes: music, architecture, art and history as keys to better place regions, identities and customs.
  • Practical examples: recognizable B2B situations (planning, confirmations, decision-making, negotiating) with concrete ways to create clarity.
  • People and society: mentality, family life, social codes and how they influence both daily life and professional contact.

Why this is relevant for B2B

In B2B it is rarely only about price and specifications. Successful cooperation requires understanding context: how trust is built, how people show “certainty”, how a ‘yes’ comes about and what role relationships and reputation play. By understanding culture, you make better agreements, ask better questions and prevent small differences in interpretation from having major consequences.

In closing

This category is intended as a calm base layer: a place to understand Morocco better, both humanly and professionally. No promotion and no sales talk—but clear, descriptive blogs that help you look with more nuance, communicate with more respect and collaborate with more certainty.