Culture and Customs of Morocco Njoku, Raphael Chijioke

Moroccan culture today is a blend of Berber, African, Arab, Jewish, and European influences in an Islamic state. Morocco's strategic position at the tip of North Africa just below Spain has brought these cultures together through the centuries. The parallels with African and Middle Eastern countries and other Muslim cultures are drawn as the major topics are discussed, yet the uniqueness of Moroccan traditions, particularly those of the indigenous Berbers, stand out. The narrative emphasizes the evolving nature of the storied subcultures. With more exposure to Western-style education and pop culture, the younger generations are gradually turning away from the strict religious observances of their elders.

DOI: 10.1336/0313332894 Mouse over the Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to learn more about this book or related books published by Greenwood Publishing Group. Visit the Greenwood Publishing Group page for this title: http://www.greenwood.com/catalog/GR3289.aspx

Culture and Customs of Morocco Series: Culture and Customs of Africa Hardback, 176 pages, $51.95 Copyright ©2005, Greenwood Press ISBN: 0-313-33289-4 DOI: 10.1336/0313332894

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