Business

• Schedule meetings as far in advance as possible and confirm them 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.
• Try to avoid scheduling meetings on Friday between 11:15 a.m. and 3 p.m. since most companies close for prayers.
• Try to arrive at meetings on time and be prepared to wait. Moroccan businesspeople who are accustomed to dealing with international companies often strive to arrive on time, although it is often difficult for them to do so in such a relationship driven culture.
• In general, Moroccans have an open-door policy, even during meetings. This means you may experience frequent interruptions. Others may even wander into the room and start a different discussion. You may join in, but do not try to bring the topic back to the original discussion until the new person leaves.
• 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.

Dining

• If you are invited to a Moroccan's house, you should remove your shoes when entering the home.
• Dress smartly. Doing so demonstrates respect towards your hosts.
• Check to see if your spouse is included in the invitation. Conservative Moroccans may not entertain mixed-sex groups.
• Shake everyone's hand individually.

Gift Giving

• If you are invited to a Moroccan's home, bring sweet pastries, nuts, figs, dates or flowers to the hostess.
• A small gift for the children is seen as a token of affection.
• Do not bring alcohol unless you know that your host drinks.
• Gifts are not opened when received. 

Greeting

• When Moroccans greet each other they take their time and converse about their families, friends, and other general topics.
• Handshakes are the customary greeting between individuals of the same sex.
• Handshakes may be somewhat weak according to Western standards.
• Once a relationship has developed, it is common to kiss on both cheeks, starting with the left cheek while shaking hands, men with men and women with women.
• In any greeting that does take place between men and women, the woman must extend her hand first. If she does not, a man should bow his head in greeting.
• When entering a social function, shake hands with the person to your right and then continue around the room going from right to left.
• Say good-bye to each person individually when leaving.