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The French Morocco…? No, it’s Muslim and it’s Fabulous, Darling!
A little bit background on Moroccan history, I am learning it too, as I travel through this fabulous country.
“In 1912, after the First Moroccan Crisis and the Agadir Crisis, the Treaty of Fez was signed, dividing Morocco into French and Spanish protectorates. In 1956, after 44 years of French rule, Morocco regained independence from France, and shortly afterward regained most of the territories under Spanish control.” from Wikipedia
If you travel around Morocco or you are in Marrakesh you will be able to have a proper conversation with just about everyone if you speak French. I speak a few languages but sadly French isn’t one of them. I have to rely on my husband’s French to get by or arm myself with Arabic, which I do find far more fascinating language in general.
I’ve travelled a tiny bit in my life and I know a little of the world. I love Morocco but what’s with the French in Morocco? I understand it’s an ex colony. All the French love coming to Morocco for their holidays. I don’t blame them it’s an amazing place! But what’s this meanness and disrespect to the rest of the world?
I am from Lithuania and I have never in my life forced anyone to speak Lithuanian, or indeed, ask them to learn the language. In fact, I would always say why would anyone want to…
