KINGDOM OF MOROCCO

Presented By

Bharat Kumar | Priyanka Bajaj

COUNTRY PROFILE

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DEMORGRAPHICS OF MOROCCO
Most Moroccans are Sunni Muslims of Arab, Berber, or mixed Arab-Berber stock

RELIGION
Muslim Illiteracy rate has
Official: Language 98.7% been stuck at around
Arabic Christian 50%
Other: Berber, French 1.1% Girls 90%
Jewish 0.2%.

Education in Morocco is
People live west of free and compulsory
theAtlas Mountains through primary school
HOFSTEAD CULTURAL DIMENSIONS:
CULTURAL DISTINCT PATTERNS
Its historical past is reflected in its modern day culture. All the factors
are the fusion of its ethnicities, religions. And nationalities that had
made their mark in Moroccan culture.

Moroccan culture is a melting pot of its history and its people, but no
matter where you go, a glass of mint tea is always ready and waiting
these people are very hospitable and they always wants to preserve
their tradition.
MOROCCAN PEOPLE:
They are the inhabitants and citizen of morocco

Most of them have Berber or Arab origin

There are 38M Moroccan in the World about 33M are living in Morocco and about 2.5M
are living in France and Spain

MOROCCAN VALUES AND ATTITUDES

Moroccan people follow the principles of Islam

Moroccan families has a strong foundation in unity.

Children's are expected to take care of their parents when they grow old, therefore there
are very few elderly homes compared to western culture.
MOROCCAN ARCHITECTURE
Moroccan Architecture has been greatly influenced by numerous architectural styles such
as Arabic architecture for fountains, Geometric Design and Islamic calligraphy

. More recent buildings are influenced by French architecture due to France occupying
Morocco in 1912

MOROCCAN MUSIC
Moroccan Music is one of the fundamental aspects of Morocco's culture.

different musical styles to be found in Morocco, each one with its own history

You can find Amazigh music from the Rif, Andalusian music from Rabat, Fes and Oujda,
Chaabi from the Atlas, Ahidous from the Souss as well as Gnawa plus many more.
 ARAB
1 Assimilated the Berbers community
who were formerly Christians and
converted them to Muslims.

ETHNIC CONTEXT
BERBERS
2 Berbers are the native peoples of Morocco
and living since millions of year

Arabic cultural is most

GNAWA
influential in Morocco Ethnicity 3 came from what was in ancient times the
Morocco was colonized by both French and Ghana Empire and became part of Sufi
order in Maghreb
Spanish administrations.
4 EUROPEAN
Known as White Moroccans, settled in Morocco
during the French and Spanish rule around 1912-
1956.

JEWS
5 After the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem, many
Jews migrated to Morocco and settled among the Berbers
ECONOMIC SYSTEM
Moroccois considered a relativelyliberal economygoverned by thelaw of supply and demand

1993,Moroccohas followed a policy ofprivatizationof certain economic

Agriculture
40% of Morocco's workforce
rainy sections of the
northeast, barley, wheat, and other
cereals can be raised
without irrigation
Atlantic coast, where there are
extensive plains, olives, citrus fruits,
and wine grapes are grown
Tourism
Morocco is a major touristic
destination
8 million tourists have visited the
kingdom during 2015
"Vision 2017", aimed at attracting
10 million tourists by 2017
EDUCATIONAL CONTEXT:
School education is supervised by the Ministry of National Education

Higher education falls under the Ministry of Higher Education and Executive Training.

School attendance is compulsory up to the age of 13.

About 56% of young people are enrolled in secondary education, and 11% are in higher education

Government with support of a number of international donor bodies such

as USAID, UNICEF and the World Bank working to eradicate the problem of illiteracy.
CONTINUE:
The language of instruction at most elementary and secondary schools is
formal Arabic, but at the university level French is the primary language of
instruction.
Education is the responsibility of supreme council

Occupies central position in the national government of the country

King is at the top, followed by prime ministers, two ministers of state, 12

ministries, and supreme council for national development and planning.
BUSINESS CULTURE:
Business Relationship
They do business to whom they know and respect
it is important to network and cultivate a number of contacts who may then
assist you in working
Moroccan business practices have been greatly influenced by the French and
emphasize courtesy and a degree of formality. Since Moroccans judge people
on appearances, dress and present yourself well.
BUSINESS MEETING ETIQUETTES
Appointments are necessary and should be made as far in advance as possible and
confirmed a day or two before the meeting
It is best to avoid scheduling meetings during Ramadan since Muslims cannot eat
or drink during the day.
Never try to schedule meetings on Friday between 11:15 a.m. and 3 p.m.

French is generally the language of business, although some companies use

English. Check which language your meeting will be conducted in, so you know
if you should hire an interpreter.
BUSINESS NEGOTIATION
Companies are hierarchical. The highest ranking person makes decisions, but
only after obtaining a group consensus
Moroccans are looking for long-term business relationships. Do not criticize
anyone publicly
Decisions are made slowly. Do not try to rush the process, as it would be
interpreted as an insult.
Moroccans can be deliberate and forceful negotiators
DRESS ETIQUETTES
Business attire is formal and conservative
Women must be careful to cover themselves appropriately
Avoid wearing expensive accessories
BUSINESS CARD
Business cards are given without formal ritual
Have one side of your card translated into French or Arabic.
Present your card so the translated side faces the recipient
BEING A MANAGER IN MOROCCO
People believe their supervisors have been chosen because of their greater experience.

Managers in Intercultural Patience is the key Managers reach

Morocco are often competence and to successful decisions after
paternalistic readiness for intercultural many discussions
change is low management with the major
stakeholders
HUMAN RESOURCES PRACTICES IN
MOROCCO
Based on Islamic Philosophy
Recruitment and selection
Training and development
Career development
Performance appraisal is really less important for Moroccan
Managers
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