- In general, the world of men consists of the whole outside world, while that of women consists of the world inside the home. Cafes are in the male domain and are an intersection between private life and the public life found in the street.
- Women are expected to cook and clean and raise the children. In big cities they enjoy much more freedom in dress, behavior and activities; however, it is still not common to find a woman out alone or in sidewalk cafes.
- It is unacceptable for a woman to be in bar that serves alcohol, otherwise she is likely to be seen as a prostitute. Because Islam forbids alcohol, most bars have a seedy and unwholesome atmosphere.
- As a general rule of thumb, foreigners can get away with drinking and café sitting, however, be sure to carefully select the bar or café.
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Men will often try to pick-up girls along the street. Do not react in any way or they will not leave you alone. In Morocco, it must be the boy who makes the advances, otherwise the girl is seen as easy. The girls is expected to be so lovely and magnetic that the boy comes to her without any prompting.
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