Attitude to the Russians in Morocco. My life in Morocco with Moroccan husband. Do not be afraid to resist

Morocco is a country with alien to us customs and stuff. However, this does not make it less attractive for tourists and immigrants. For about 4 years already has an agreement concluded by the authorities of Russia and Morocco, on. This greatly facilitated the possibility of moving to this country.

Pool in the hotel in Marroko

Before obtaining Morocco's citizenship, it is necessary to issue a residence permit (residence permit). It is necessary to have time to do while your (for a tourist it is equal to 3 months).

To do this, you need to assemble and provide the following list of documents to the prefecture:

• photocopy of your passport;
• 6 photos;
• a copy of the contract for the long-term rental of housing;
• stamp;
• documents confirming the availability of real estate in this country.

All documents must be in two copies, as the statement you have written. Please note that the availability of real estate in this country is a key point. In addition to the mandatory list of papers, you can request documents about your work activity, so be ready for it.

You should not move to Morocco by refugee status, since the conditions for their stay are not created.

Sample ID card in the marroco

Receiving citizenship

In order to obtain Morocco's citizenship in 2020, there are several ways:

1. It is necessary to live in the country continuously and legally at least 5 years. After passing this time, you can submit documents for citizenship. However, it is worth considering that the decree of the Cabinet should confirm your legal found.
2. To marry a citizen Morocco. This method also has its own nuances - you have to live with your spouse after a wedding for at least 2 years in the state. Only after this period you can apply for citizenship.
3. Citizenship receive children if at least one of his parents is a Moroccan. At the same time, in which country the child appeared on the light, the values \u200b\u200bdo not have.

In some countries, a child born within someone else's country and has lived on its territory for some years, automatically receives citizenship. So in Morocco you will not give such possibilities. All available methods are listed here.

What to expect from life to Morocco

Moving to permanent residence in this country in 2020, you should not wait very much. The standard of living of Moroccans is an order of magnitude lower than in Russia. This applies to everything. Although what you were waiting, because this is a state with another culture and faith. They have other vitality and laws, therefore, naturally, at first will not have easy.

At the same time, Morocco is considered one of the most humane Arab countries, and perhaps this is due to its current ruler.

After organizing the hired workers, do not wait for a huge salary. It will be at times lower than the salary on your homeland. On the other hand and prices for food and housing are completely different here, so you will not die with the hunger. If you have a commercial vein and small savings, you can easily open your business and you will flourish.

The undoubted advantage is that Morocco is located near, and, having its own car, you can ride there when you want if you have, moving to the European continent on the ferry.

Farm fits here for crossing Europe

How women live in morocco

Many are aware of the life of women in Morocco only by serials. There, a woman does not have absolutely no right, walks in Chadra and obeys the will first of his father, and then her husband. It really was so. Some time ago, women in Morocco rebelled against such a state of affairs and now have more freedom.

Here is a list of what they reached:

1. Now a woman has the right to receive higher education (before that, not everyone has been trained in high school).
2. A woman has the right to work (about 20 percent of doctors and teachers - women).
3. The age of marriage was moved (they used to marry at 15 years, now - at 18).
4. Children now do not always stay with their father in the event of a divorce (before that, the children were considered the property of the Father).
5. The marriage is no longer required by the consent of the Father, but the consent of the bride, on the contrary, necessarily.
6. My husband is still allowed to have 4 wives, but each subsequent takes only with the written permission of the first.

As you can see, women have achieved big results, and it is in Morocco their life is better than in any other Arab country.

Morocco is a beautiful country that everyone should be seen if such an opportunity is. If you want to go on a journey, you should get acquainted with the tips that concern women. They should be remembered about them.

During the trip, you will play a great time and you will feel safe, just some details must be taken into account. So, here are these tips!

Always support contact with familiar

Maintain communication with the house is very important when you travel alone. Your friends and relatives should know how often you will contact them. Try to introduce your approximate route. Inform hotels or hostels where you will stop, tell me how to contact the embassy in extreme cases. If you plan to turn out to be out of access for several days, for example, walking in sugar, warn about it in advance. This is an important rule that should be followed in any country.

Emit confidence

If someone offers you to show the road or arrange a tour, at the end you will be asked to give money. Nothing happens for free, as in most places in the world. Many people are looking for tourists who are ready to pay generously. We go through the streets with confidence and do not add up confused, because it instantly attracts attention. If you are still lost, be prepared to pay to someone who helps you find the road. If it seems to you that you gave enough money, tell me that there are no more with you, and go confident. It will help you avoid discomfort and not be a victim of beggars.

Wait attention

As a tourist and a foreigner, you will be guaranteed to attract attention. Tourism is a huge industry in Morocco. Similar to the city's labyrinth is full of shops and restaurants, each of which has a special employee who attracts tourists, persuading them to go. Because of the huge competition, they try to distribute compliments and behave more actively. If you met with such a person look, he will not only speak with you, but also starts to go around. You can look at shops without too much attention if you are in sunglasses.

Do not pay attention to comments

In Morocco, one should not listen to what they say. Store employees are just trying to attract people, so do not perceive too seriously what they scream to you. Soon their attention will go to the next group of tourists. This is completely normal, so do not think to get upset - just such behavior in this country is considered completely normal.

Be careful, especially at night

Do not even explain why this is important. This rule that concerns any country. Do not walk alone on the dark night streets. You do not need to take with you large amounts of cash. Do not try to get acquainted with outsiders. Make sure that there are always other people, especially women nearby. In many restaurants, only men are located away from tourist routes - women are not served there. However, for tourists will make an exception, but it will be not too comfortable to sit there. It is better to find an option where there are women and children. In such an institution, you will be much calmer, and you can relax.

Watch your clothes

Moroccans are accustomed to tourists, so you can wear that clothes that would wear at home. Nevertheless, it is worth remembering that the country is quite conservative, so you need to treat its culture with respect. The more insulated region you visit, the more conservatively need to dress and behave. Skirts to the floor or long dresses are the best choice. Take cotton so that you can encourage them on the side if it becomes hot. Such a choice of clothing will allow you to always feel appropriate and comfortable throughout the trip.

Keep a bag closer

As in any big city, kind of New York or Paris, in Moroccan cities there are thieves and pockets. Do not wear a bag that is easy to rip off the shoulder. In the morning you can walk with a backpack, and in the evening you wear a small bag on a long belt - this is the optimal choice for crowded streets. The simplest precautions are important in any country, do not forget about it.

Stay in a beautiful hotel

Morocco is a magnificent country for budget travel. Hostels here are incredibly cheap. But remember that in the budget location there may be cons - spiny blankets and the complete absence of air conditioner. You may not save - a little more expensive will be an excellent hotel with a comfortable bed, luxurious finish and breakfast included in the room rate. You will be surprised how much you can afford to Morocco.

be patient

Excursions are usually organized by families, and not large tourist companies, so be patient and treat what is happening with understanding. Open new impressions - and then you will be guaranteed everything.

Do not drink alcohol on the street

In Morocco, women do not drink outdoors. If you drink beer or sit with a glass in a cafe, you can attract unwanted attention. When you plan to drink, try to stay at the restaurant or in the room. Respect Local traditions, and then your rest will be more comfortable.

Enjoy!

You will spend a great time, because Morocco is a wonderful country, full of hospitable people and interesting attractions. She will definitely conquer and charm you. Just do not forget about some precautionary measures - they are needed at any journey.

1. King Mohammed VI Morocco people love very much. They know about his stealing and new palaces, but he stopped the war in the country, and for this people are grateful to him.

2. Moroccans are so loved by their rulers, that in every cafe and store you can see the portrait of Mohammed V or Mohammed V, his father.

3. For some reason, many believe that Marrakesh is the capital of Morocco, but this is not the case: the capital is the city.

4. National currency - Dirham, 1 USD is 9.97 mad. This currency is among the most resistant to USD.

5. Portraits on Moroccan banknotes are changing with the shift of the king, a portrait of a new monarch appears on them.

6. More than half of the Moroccan population - Arabs. Berbers make up about 40 percent.

7. It is believed that the word "Berber" came from French and comes from the word "barbarian".

8. Previously, the male taways were to hide the face, and everyone who sees it, they were obliged to kill, otherwise the men killed themselves. Currently, such a tradition no longer adhere to.

9. Many of the children begin to study the Quran from 5 years and do it before reaching the age of 12.

10. The chapel room is mandatory in any refuel or train station.

11. After the Arabic, the second most popular language in Morocco is French. Also, many Moroccans know Berber, whose writing is almost lost.

12. That Berbers, that Arabs, both nations - in nature traders. So feel free to knock the cost of goods at least 10 times.

13. If merchants are too harmful, you can always get rid of them by simply starting to speak in a foreign language.

14. In large Moroccan cities, market traders know in Russian the word "Saltay-Bolta" and some numeral.

15. European tourists who want to go to Morocco must only fill out a migration card. But so that Moroccan is allowed to come to Europe, he needs to go through many complex procedures.

16. Residents of tourist cities regard white people as cash bags that can be well earned. The population of other settlements is absolutely no case before visiting travelers.

17. In Morocco, the most interesting places are where tourists almost do not go.

18. Moroccans, as a rule, do not like to be photographed. Especially this rule concerns women wearing hijab.

19. Residents of Morocco can ask for assistants, and then begin to ask for this cash fee.

20. In tourist sites, Morocco often practices the exchange of clothing or electronics on Berber souvenirs.

21. As a trick, concluding a deal with Moroccan, we can say that "he took it," but at the same time ask him some kind of memory.

22. All leather products in Morocco have a kind of smell. Do not be surprised, because in the tissue tannies, the skin is pre-wrapped in horse urine.

23. Moroccan shawarma, although it looks like a cooking technology for Moscow, but at the same time twice as cheaper and tastier.

29. As a rule, the overall price of Morocco differs little from Moscow.

24. Dates grow on huge twenty-meter palm trees, so collecting them - the case is far from safe.

25. In Morocco oases, the most ripe dikes of very large sizes are falling to the ground with palm trees.

26. The color of the walls of the residential buildings in Morocco is the same as the color of the soil on which they are built.

27. Jebel-Tubkal is the highest point in North Africa and Sahara. This mountain is a height of over 4 thousand meters is part of the Moroccan Atlas Mountains.

28. The ski season in the Moroccan mountains lasts from December to February.

29. Berber Whiskey is a strong drink from green tea, mint and sugar.

30. Berbers sometimes drink wine.

31. Concrete wells in the desert are done completely manually.

32. Water in deserted wells warm and has some flavor of sand.

33. The cost of a single burner camel, it is also called Dromedar, equals a thousand euros.

34. Many taxis in Morocco are Mercedes Class S 80s.

35. Most often, the car in Morocco goes to the diesel.

36. In Morocco, four people can be sitting on the rear seat of a taxi.

37. Common vehicles in Morocco are mopeds. A family with two children and a small luggage can fit on them.
38. Moroccan women to avoid heat, can wear clothes in several layers, often leave black color.

39. Have a few wives in Morocco can only very rich men.

40. Hearing Russia, Vladimir Putin is immediately remembered to Morocco.

41. Motorists, stopping at the traffic light in Morocco, may just start signaling so. At the same time, they do not want to offend anyone, and they do it with the most kind of intentions, for example, to greet or wish peace and so on.

42. Moroccans behind the wheel usually behave very calmly.

43. Children in Morocco perfectly play football and masterfully treated with the ball.

44. Football in Morocco is very loved and discussed hotly.

45. Moroccan television shows Mexican serials translated into Arabic. Usually they look at their most commonly men.

46. \u200b\u200bBeggars in Morocco ride a taxi.

47. In Casablanca, frequent slums are next to the chic palaces.

48. Fences, enjoying the rich at home, are made of concrete, and the glass shards are allowed at the top edge.

49. The expression "Allah Akbar!" Means "Allah Great", "Inshallah" means that on all the will of Allah.

In 1994, when I was 25 years old, I spent a few weeks traveling alone in Morocco. Before that, I also studied Egypt for a year and even went alone in Syria and Jordan. I would not say that in Morocco the highest level of harassment, but several rules learned for myself. And they, in turn, made my journey more enjoyable. And now, after so many years, I solved all these rules to record that those who are going to travel alone on these places, did not come on the same rake and did everything as correct as possible.

1. If you are talking to the street

You know, ordinary and really good people are very rarely suitable and spoken with you on the street. Despite the fact that it is quite natural - to speak with your neighbor in a train or bus, with sellers or other buyers in the store, when someone suddenly starts to cling to you, it is unlikely that they started something good, most likely, They need something from you. In the case of women, I can argue it quite exactly. Moroccan men will never approach the Moroccan woman too close. If they do it with you, then they show your disrespect for you.

Something like this happened to me on the last day of my stay in Morocco. A man approached me on the street and intrusively began to offer his help while I walked around the local market in Tangier. I decided not to give up and asked what made him think, as if I need his help. I also told him that he would never have done this, if I am a Moroccan woman. Of course, he began to take effect, but I did not give up. Fortunately, two local women passed by us, and I demanded that he did the same with them. He refused and admitted that in this way he showed me disrespect.

Better, of course, just ignore them. Imagine that there is just no one around you, even if they insist and roughly attract attention, saying that you behave like an unprecedented woman, because you are not at home and should show respect for them. Believe me, normal people did not lead themselves, and they certainly would not be disturbed by you. When they become simply unbearable, I am loud and confidently say one phrase on a classic Arabic language: "I do not talk to men on the street" - La Atakallem Ma'a Rrijalati Shshari.

I do it as louder as possible so that people around us hear me and realize that I behave adequately (Moroccan women never talk to other people's men in the street). As a rule, it works, and they answer something like "You behave like a typical Moroccan", and even if they continue to insist, it is short. I think that this phrase is quite enough, to continue further explanations of fraught, because as soon as you start answering, you will not quit them, they will follow you everywhere.

2. Move as soon as possible

So you will not hear the fact that most people around you say, so everything will be so that no one bothers you. Many Moroccan men think that you literally thirst for their attention, and will try to speak with you, even if it seems to you that you did not show anything to them. The less you will pay attention to them, the faster they will switch to someone else and stopped.

3. Better do not learn their language

Of course, when you are in another country, knowing at least a bit of her tongue, you are much easier to adapt, but how hard to live, when you understand all the insults and matel words that local residents include in their conversation. It is better not to understand anything at all than hearing it. Particularly gadko is located in the bazaar, since there every man strives to talk such that the cheeks flashes.

4. Adhere to couples or women

Moroccan men incredible panties. If you're next to another woman (especially the lady of middle age) or a couple, they will unlikely to let go of any jokes in your side, since the second woman might think that they insult her, and this will not come down with her hands. So, if there is such an opportunity, it is better to stick on the street of couples or other women.

5. Do not be afraid to resist

As I said, men there are just terrible panties. Several times in my practice it happened that some pursuer was linked for me somewhere on the market and was not hidden by shopping. Nevertheless, when I started to respond negatively, he ran. It makes no sense to pass them into the police, I generally had a feeling that they were extracted. But if you confidently and boldly find them resistance, most likely they will retreat.

6. Do not believe that you are told on the street

Locals can also easily cheat you. They will send to where they pay for it, convincing you that there, where you were originally directed, very dangerous. Of course, they will stand at the fact that they don't have any benefit from this, but you should not believe. Even the seller himself never confesses that he specially hired a person to convene the buyers to him. But be sure that they will accurately receive their commission, especially if you can buy something.

7. asking for help from certain people

Best of all, if suddenly you have such a need to ask for help from women or elderly gentlemen. Young people quickly respond to you, but it would be better if they did not do that, in the end you will regret that they turned to them.

8. Gony the feeling of guilt away

Of course, Morocco is a fairly poor country, but you should not feel your guilt in this and try to enrich everyone who will meet on your path. I personally chose a certain amount of money for myself, which I can distribute, and was divided only with older men and women who are simply not able to work and earn independently.

9. Dress Conservative

I think you heard it for a thousand times, but it is really very important. It does not mean that you have to dress like your grandmother, just avoid, for example, are overlooking short shorts and skirts. Regarding the fact that it is better to wear a skirt, not pants, I can only say that people treated me equally, whatever I chose. The only thing you should remember if you go to the mosque (this rule applies to any countries), you should put on a decent skirt and long-sleeved sweaters. Wearing sunglasses is also very well helped to hide from unpleasant bailiffs, since you will definitely not meet with strangers with eyes, and therefore, we will not provoke them to an uncompatible behavior.

If you want to dress like Moroccan women, you have two options. You can wear a traditional Jellabe, or Rob. This option is great for those traveling alone, as well as if you are not too pale. By the way, many Berbers themselves have whiten feathers and, in particular, blue eyes, so no one will find fault to you. You can buy Jellabe on the market (do not forget to bargain) and wear right on top of your usual clothes. You do not have to wear a handkerchief on your head, you can simply tie your hair into the tail or braid a braid, this species is often found quite.

For more compliance with local traditions, on your feet you can wear sandals instead of sneakers. Of course, the fact that you wear Jellabe will not convince everyone that you are nee Moroccan, but so you will more harmoniously look at this place, and you will be less likely to pester. I got so dressed several times, and it really is happiness and an incredible feeling of freedom, when you understand that you can freely move everywhere, not experiencing that someone sticks to you.

10. Remove the hair back

I have already mentioned it, but this question deserves a separate item. It is best to braid your hair into a braid or tie into the tail and remove them under a handkerchief, a hat or a cap. So you will look less sexually, and therefore, you will minimize the number of harassment to a minimum. I do not know why Moroccan men consider loose hair with riding sexuality, but every time I wore a similar hairstyle, there was simply no penaltie from men, and it was unbearable.

In general, I would advise not to trust anyone there. Women there (with the exception of women Berberok, who will try to sell you "silver" decorations in Marrakesh) good and quite pleasant, although it is unlikely that they themselves will approach you.

Of course, many people do not have things before you, and they do not plunge something bad against you, but still you need to be as attentive as possible. If someone invites you for lunch and you do not have anything against it, buy a gift for them. If everything goes well, then the owner will simply be just a pleasant than your gratitude, if it was a trick, it will help you to avoid unnecessary wells.

When I lived in Fes, I could not find a bank in which I could exchange my money on Moroccan. I asked one local hotel owner about whether I could stay with them and pay the next day. So he was so kind that allowed me not only to pay later, but also took me 100 Dirham when he heard about my distress. It is unlikely that someone from my native surroundings would also be also clarified.

12. Etiquette and customs in Morocco

Etiquette at a meeting

• When Moroccans welcome each other, they are not very rushing and for a long time they are interested in the members of their families and friends, and also talk to common topics.
• Handshakes are an official greeting between the individuals of the same sex.
• This is the most handshake usually occurs a little more weakly than in the West.
• After you have already more or less acquainted with each other, it is customary to greet the kisses in the cheek, starting with the left. In this case, everything is accompanied by handshake. This usually happens again either between men or between women.
• When a man and a woman greets, she must stretch his hand first. If she does not do this, the man declares her head in a greeting sign.
• When you greet not with one person, but with a group of people, you need to start with the one who is the right to all, and after moving to the right left.
• When you leave, you must say goodbye to everyone separately.

Etiquette for gifts

• If you were invited to visit, you can take sweet cupcakes, nuts, figs with me as a gift, nuts, figs, dates or flowers to give their mistress.
• A small gift for children will be perceived positively.
• Do not bring alcohol with you, if not sure that the owners use it.
• Gifts will not be opened as soon as they are obtained.

Dining etiquette

If you were invited to Moroccan home, then:

• You have to remove shoes.
• Good and smartly dress. This will demonstrate your respect for the owners.
• Clean the fact that your husband was also invited. Many conservative Moroccans do not recognize a mixed society.
• I send the hand to each present separately.

Watch your manners at the table

• Food is usually served on the knee-height table.
• Honorary Guest is usually sits next to the owner of the house.
• Before proceeding with food, you will be offered a special washbasin. Keep hands in it while the water does not cover them. After drying the hand provided by a towel.
• Do not start there, while the owner does not bless the food and will not start eating himself.
• Dishes are served in a common bowl.
• Eat from the section that closer to you. Never pull to those that are on the other side.
• Stick food with a piece of bread or the first two fingers of the right hand.
• Eat and drink only with your right hand.
• Do not wipe your hands with a napkin.
• Water is often served in a common jug. If you want a separate glass yourself, ask about this hostess.
• After everyone go, you will again give the opportunity to rinse your hands.
• Expect that you will be offered more food than everyone else. The abundance of dishes testifies to the manifestation of host hospitality.

Business etiquette in Morocco

• Moroccans prefer to deal with those whom they know and respect, therefore, before building a business relationship, be ready to spend time, cultivating relationships.
• It is much more important to have more connections than knowledge, so grow the number of dating that can help in work, especially when it comes to bureaucracy.
• When you meet guests, offering them mint tea, this is a faithful sign of hospitality.
• Moroccans learned in their affairs very much from the French, so politeness and formality are incredibly important for them.
• Moroccans are judged by your clothes, whether it is ready to present ourselves well.

Etiquette business meetings

• It is very important to appoint all meetings in advance, and for several days to confirm whether everything goes according to plan.
• Try to avoid meetings during Ramadan, as Muslims cannot neither eat or drink during this holiday during the day.
• Never plan any meetings on Friday from 11.15 and to 15.00, since at this time they pray.
• Come always come on time, but be ready to wait. They always try to arrive on time, but often it happens to them an impracticable task.
• Moroccans practiced an open communication system even during a business meeting. This means that at this time you can have a lot of breaks. Someone can suddenly stand up and start walking around the room, and someone will start a discussion on a completely distracted topic. You can join them, but in no case return them to the previous topic until they do it yourself.
• As a rule, meetings are held in French, although sometimes there are English inhabitants. Being in advance, in which language will be a meeting, and if there is a need for a translator.

Business negotiations

• Companies are often built in hierarchical order. The person who is at the top accepts all decisions on his own based on the fact that he was given by his group.
• Decisions are accepted after a serious discussion.
• If the government is involved, the discussion will take even more time, as it will have to take permission of a huge number of different ministers.
• Moroccans always make their choice in favor of long-term relationships.
• Do not criticize anyone publicly. It is very important that you do not in any case do that your partners lose their face.
• Moroccans do not tolerate confrontation completely. They will be able to negotiate everything.
• Expect a fair amount of bargaining. Moroccans rarely take the final decision immediately.
• Decisions are accepted for a very long time. Do not try to force this process, it can be perceived as an insult.
• In this society, the bureaucracy rules. Most solutions require a huge amount of permissions.
• Even when solving very simple tasks, you may need many meetings.
• Do not use strong pressure tactics, as in the end it can work against you.
• The marrocks are very strong in the talks.

Etiquette in clothes

• The outfit for business has a formal and very conservative appearance.
• Men on the first meeting should put on business suits of dark color.
• Women wear elegant business costumes, dresses or trouser suits.
• Women should dress very modestly, skirts must close their knees, and the sleeves cover most of the shoulder.
• Do not wear expensive accessories.

Business Cards

• The exchange of business cards occurs absolutely simple, without excess pathos.
• On the one hand, the business card should be either in French or in Arabic.
• When you give your business card to the other side, ensures that it is deployed to him by the party, on which everything is written in his language.

Morocco is a country whose charter is quite different from European, so going to such a journey, it should be sufficiently familiar with these advice. So you will protect yourself from trouble during rest in Morocco.

If you are familiar with this country from your personal experience - share your impressions with us!

They say Russia is an amazing country. As a person who moved to live in Morocco, dare to assure that there is even more amazing in the world. And a marriage with Moroccan lifted me in such a mysterious country. According to Moroccan laws, a foreign wife of the Moroccan husband for obtaining citizenship and residence permit, it is necessary to live in the country with a spouse for at least 2 years. I live here for more than a year, but a lot of colorful stories have already managed to gather in my piggy bank.

River "Abu Racrak", dividing the town of Rabat from Sal

Real Estate: Purchase and Rent

So, let's start with the choice of housing and its rates. In Morocco, as in Russia, there is, so let's say two capitals. The first and official is the city of Rabat, the second - Casablanca, the Center for Entertainment and Shopping Countries. The cost of renting and buying real estate in these cities is almost identical.

We live in a discount in our own home. Remove a two-room apartment in the Rabat can be 500-600 dollars a month. Rent a three-room apartment costs about 700 dollars and above. The minimum price for renting villas in the capital Morocco 1300 - $ 1500 per month.

In general, prices for renting housing in the slave high enough. The purchase price of housing does not fall, but continues to grow and varies near the figure of 30,000 local dirham. This is about 3100 dollars.

Purchases

Clothes and shoes can be bought on both the market and shopping complexes. As not strange, but more or less wealthy Moroccans often prefer branded clothes (at least, premium class). Therefore, in Casablanca many boutiques of famous brands.

Food, mostly bought in the markets and in small shops. Small food traders in Morocco - the phenomenon is very common. It will be much more difficult to find the usual universal, or a self-service hypermarket. Yes, and not for, because in the market you will be offered the freshest vegetables, fruits, meat, fish and seafood, spices and much more.

The location of the country on the ocean provides each presence of a huge variety of seafood at the dinner table. In Russia, this is not enough. Frightened fish from the store in the homeland will not compare with the taste of freshly detected Moroccan. The most important thing is to tramble. Anytime and anywhere. I like it or not, but this is a national trait - trade without which it is impossible in Morocco. Me, for example, as a person is accustomed to silently buy the necessary goods, it is slightly annoying. Moroccans get pleasure from this.

Personally, me very surprised meat shops. The spectacle is not for the faint of heart. Alive chickens keep in small pens, you choose your favorite, and immediately with you are killed by cutting a head.

Work and prosperity

The Russian migrant would not recommend relying to work in this country. There are few places, and almost every work is work with the state for a little money. If professional skills allow, it is better to work remotely on a Russian or western employer. Living in Morocco and getting a low payroll in the amount of 30-40 thousand rubles per month, you will feel more than comfortable. By local framework with such a salary you will feel even rich. Prices for products in 3, and even 4 times lower than in Russia.

You can move to permanent residence in Morocco if you can be tolerant to local mentality and its customs. And the plus and minus exotic country is its belonging to the countries of the Third World. The country is not high, the standard of living is lower than in Russia. But for wealthy foreigners, Morocco can pass for a paradise place. Ocean, sun, VIP beaches. There is a luxury here, but it is hidden in the main part of his eyes. And who needs, he will find.

National features

There are such national traits in Moroccans to which they really have to adapt - this is a trick and inaccuracy. Moroccans are not inclined to specific. On unequivocal questions, instead of the usual answer "Yes," you will hear the unshakable "Insha-Alla (x)", which is translated as "on the will of Allah" or our "God". In any conversation, the mention of Allah is always taken on any topic. It does not matter whether this businessmen talk or the casual chatter of the old woman. Speaking with local about some time, even if the terms of the service are not forgotten that all the will of Allah!

By the way, prevent Moroccan in the performance of its promises or obligations can Ginnes. Do not laugh, and take them as seriously as any Moroccan, enter the position. Moroccan gins live not in bottles. These are the invisible creatures described in the Quran, which live and multiply, like people. Jokes with them are bad, and this is convinced absolutely every local. From a high-ranking official to the yard boys. The harsh Russian mentality will have to be tugged with understanding of such features.

Another cutting rumor Habit is a habit of swear. Is there any reason for this or not, I swear and that's it. In short, it will have to get used to the local mentality, as the people live in, places, completely alien to the embezzlement and concepts.

Like any Muslim country, Morocco honors Islamic traditions, and the Koran underlies the country's constitution. Unbelievers will not understand here. To Christianity, local most favorably than any other religion.

Although Islam recommends a woman to cover his head, neck, arms and legs of clothes, - Moroccans are striving for European style: jeans and t-shirts. Nevertheless, the modern Russian girl will be awkward to dress in their usual clothes. Oh neither twist, but leggings and open tops will be condemned, not to mention short dresses or skirts. Despite the country's desire to Europeanization, local men and women are used to wearing national clothes. The most common outfit among both sexes is a jlerket. This is a kind of long spacious dress with a hood or without different colors.

If you move to Morocco, you will have to honor Muslim holidays, as well as their honor Moroccans themselves. There is no accustomed to us for the new year, no Christmas tree and Santa Claus! In our family, this is a small feast for a delicious property cake. All holidays in Morocco are religious holidays.

As in every Islamic country, the post is observed in Morocco, which lasts a month and is called Ramadan. At certain hours, usually in the morning before and evening, you can not drink, eat, think and do something bad, having sex, smoke cigarettes, etc. Imagine: heat 40 degrees, and you can't drink a glass of water. Despite the fact that the post is aimed at physical and spiritual cleansing, the behavior of the local in this period becomes more gloomy and aggressive. Motorists nervously signal, people are not predisposed to communication, street fights are rapidly. Cafes, restaurants, food shops and shops are closed until the evening. In the afternoon, there are very few people on the streets, almost no one, and this is understandable - who will want to starve themselves thirst and hunger in such a heat. Of course, no one will force the Russian person to observe the post, but, in any case, to take an active part in it. Moreover, as a person who lives in the Moroccan family. I strongly support households, practically do not eat and do not cook food until the evening, I wonder the solitary snacks.

Rabat Center. Square overlooking the Sunna Mosque

In the evening, when the time of the post ends, the hungry Moroccans fall apart on the street already cooled from the heat and exclude food with greed. During this period, the country's economy snakes, because much more products are bought on an empty stomach than in ordinary life. Some, not understanding the true meaning of the posts believe that it should be ashamed so that the whole next day I wanted.

At the end of the holy month, Ramadan comes a great holiday. All cities and villages of the country are overwhelmed by the Baranian traders. Bedolag is cut for the festive table. This is a tradition, and each family must be cut into at least one ram. As a rule, the head of the family should cut. On this day, the death screams of these unfortunate animals are heard everywhere. Moroccans are accustomed and rejoice. Unusual foreigner, like, for example, I will be at least not in itself. But you have to get used to, because they cut the rams here for any occasion. Wedding, child birth, birthdays - Freshly carved ram on the table. These are such Moroccan addictions.

Features of life

I, like many Russian migrants, I really liked the opportunity to hire a personal housekeeper. Moreover, the cost of such pleasure is too low: from 1000-2000 rubles per month. The price depends on the conditions and frequency of cleaning your home. Women who are arranged in this position, mainly from the villages, therefore the price of their cleaning services is so low. But it is not necessary to rejoice early. Theft among such housekeepers is not uncommon. And their natural trick is so rapidly that they are somehow tweaked out of the most awkward situations. Therefore, I would advise those who wish to acquire their own maid. Take a job proven familiar and well-proven woman.

It is impossible not to pay attention to what Moroccan eat hands. More precisely, speaking with the right hand, helping bread or cake. If it is a family meal - to eat from one common dish. Not always. Spoons and forks here, of course, use, but traditionally still hands, and those dishes that are really comfortable to take a hand or bread. A Russian man will definitely be unusual in this way. In our Moroccan family, they relate to me with understanding, a plate and appliances are served. I did not just mention exactly my right hand. And all because the left hand is used for other purposes and it is not accepted to eat ...

Education

As for education, everything is like us. Children learn in schools, finish 11 classes and enroll in universities. Most often, parents send their children to study in Europe or Russia. However, the majority there and settles, will acquire families. Learn abroad for any Moroccan is a big luck and prestige. Young people seek to leave the country to meet new, more advanced and free horizons. In Morocco, young people are bored.

Oh leisure

Local people are resting, as a rule, if warm - on the beaches. Young people prefer more active recreation: sports games (football, volleyball). Many fans running. People are older walk along the coast or just sit on the shore, enjoying a picturesque ocean view.

There is another, a very attractive way to spend leisure in Morocco, and this is surfing. Surfers here are a lot. There are schools training to tamper waves.

People who move to live in Morocco are mostly the European women who are tired of the Western lifestyle. Here they buy a good villa and not in a hurry, measuredly live, enjoying fresh fruits, seafood, sun and ocean. Migration in Morocco is, it must have a very thoughtful deed from all sides. Someone likes here, someone does not. And this is explained, as Morocco is exotic and sometimes conflicting the country.