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Traditions and customs in Casablanca

5 customs and traditions in Casablanca — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Mint tea pouring

Mint tea pouring
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Green tea with spearmint and sugar, poured from height to aerate it.

2. Friday couscous

Friday couscous
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Traditionally eaten after Friday prayers, and most families still do.

3. Hammam

Hammam
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Neighbourhood steam baths with black soap and a hard scrub, at a fraction of hotel prices.

4. Gnawa music

Gnawa music
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Trance music descended from West African traditions, with festivals along the coast.

5. Café culture

Café culture
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Pavement cafés full of men drinking coffee and watching the street — a genuine institution.

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