For Curious American

Submitted by Zella (United States), May 11, 2010 at 21:48

You can expect to be treated very well by his family and you will believe they are accepting of you. However, be aware that your Moroccan friend is expected to marry a Moroccan girl. Simple as that. Do expect your friend to act very differently when he is in Moroc. You are leaving a country where you go out with your friend, hold hands, have a drink and dinner. In Moroc, you may well end up staying with the other women while he goes out with his friends. You are an American woman and you have power in the U.S. When you go to Moroc, you are an American woman with no power and trust me, western women are not held in high esteem.

If your friend is from a well-educated and affluent family, there will be more freedoms. However, if he is from an uneducated and poor family, you are definitely in for a culture shock. Make sure you have your own money and if your friend shows any lack of respect, walk away. Keep your passport in a safe place and do not let your friend tell you that he'll keep it for you.

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