Morocco - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture (Simple Guides)
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| Rating | : | 4.67 (577 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1857338715 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 168 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Really relevant Miss Lark Author Jillian includes all the relevant and interesting information regarding the diverse culture of Morocco. The book is small and light weight, informative and well organized. Highly recommend for those preparing to travel to Morocco.. "Very Helpful." according to Henk. Worthwhile reading, even for those not going to Morocco. The book provides good insight to Muslim culture, especially in the western Maghreb.. "Good general background!" according to Linda McHale Smith. Easy, straight forward history, geography, culture for basic understanding of the country and people! Can be read straight through, or used by chapter heading as needed.
Even so, as technology becomes widespread and the world shrinks further, Morocco today is coming into its own. In 1956 Morocco gained independence from French colonial rule and was jolted into the 20th century. Today it is a country in transition—a unique blend of Arab, African, and European ways of life. The call of the muezzin seems to draw people from every corner of the globe. With rapid change came problems. Morocco is a land of spectacular scenery, with a rich history, and heady with tantalizing scents and colorful sights. And while the cities are highly westernized, tradition and religion still play a vital role in the everyday life of most people. Culture Smart! Morocco describes the way the country’s past has shaped its present, advising tourists and business travelers on what to expect and how to behave in different situations.. Lack of opportunity and high unemployment resulted in a “brain drain” as educated Moroccans made their way abroad, and a fundamentalist interpretation of Islam started gaining ground among the urban poor. The teeming cities have an air of sophistication and joie de vivre, but life in rural areas has stayed much the same
"Culture Smart has come to the rescue of hapless travellers." Sunday Times Travel