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Moroccan Culture

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After being in Morocco for a few days, I now realize just how different the Moroccan culture is from my own. The Moroccans so far have been very welcoming and accommodating.  As soon as we got out of the airport with our luggage we were greeted by our taxi driver, and whenever I attempted to place my luggage in the car he stopped me and insisted on doing it for me. We also tried to stack our plates after dinner one night at a restaurant and they insisted on us not stacking our plates for them. Many of the places we have visited have also greeted us with mint tea and tons of sweet pastries and juices. The Moroccan culture values generosity, and kind gestures are important aspects of their culture (IIEM - International Institute of Engineering & Management, 2024). Yesterday, a few of us were going to get crepes and churros from a restaurant before having to get back on our bus, but had already paid for them and could not get them in time. However, we came back several hours later and