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Index
Cover
Title
Copyright
About the Series
Contents
Acknowledgements
Map of Morocco
Chapter 1: First Impressions
Living Abroad: The Dream and the Reality
Where Am I Going From Here?
How Do I Know If I’ve Got Culture Shock?
The Beaten Path and the Road Less Travelled
What Good is this Book?
How to Succeed
Chapter 2: Geography and History
Al-Maghrib Al-Aqsa: An Overview
Where’s Morocco?
The Lay of the Land and its Products
What’s the Weather Like
Moroccan History: A Ride in the Fast Lane
Moroccan Government Today
Demographic Snapshots
Chapter 3: Moroccans
The Moroccan Within
Cultural Smorgasbord
Islam
The Muslim World View
Family Values
Hshuma
The Legacy of Colonialism
From Colony to Kingdom
Tradition and Modernisation
Rich and Poor
City and Country
Public and Private
Men and Women
Chapter 4: Socialising
The Moroccan You Know
Names, Titles and Identities
Ethnic and Tribal Identification
Divisions in Moroccan Society: What You See
Religious Affiliation
Skin Games
Cross-Class Traffic
Personal Relationships and Social Interaction
Where the Guest is King
Dining, Moroccan Style
When You Entertain
Large Gatherings
The Royal Treatment
Funerals
Gift-giving
Punctuality
Queuing
Nudity
Crime
Drugs
Smoking
Green Issues
Pets
Chapter 5: Settling In
Finding a House
Utilities
Telephones and Internet
Filling the Rooms
Shopping and Bargaining
Shopping for Food
Taking Good Measure
Registering with the Police
Emergencies
Health, Health Care and Pharmacies
Parasites Have to Eat Too
Getting Domestic Help
Schools and Education
Moroccan Money, Foreign Money and Your Money
Transportation in Morocco
The PTT
Beggars
Peddlers
Shoeshine Boys (and Men)
Chapter 6: Food and Beverages
Eating in Morocco: What and When
Beverages
Foods to Befriend
Street Food
Restaurants
Ramadan (Ramedan)
Chapter 7: Culture and Travel
Time to Relax
Destinations
Leisure Time in Morocco
The Press, Television and Radio
Moroccan Holidays
Festivals
Chapter 8: Communication
Who Speaks What, Where and to Whom
Arabic: 30 Minutes to Apparent Fluency
Talking with Moroccans
Chapter 9: Doing Business
Work in the Context of Life
Bureaucracy and Corruption
Investement in Morocco
Setting Up a Business in Morocco
The Moroccan Work Force
The Muhajerin
Chapter 10: Fast Facts
Famous People
Culture Quiz
Do’s and Don’ts
Glossary
Resource Guide
Further Reading
About the Author
Index
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