Something I have been encouraged by thus far regarding cultural differences in counseling from either the readings, from discussion with my peers, or in live class is that cultural differences in marital relationships are not a hindrance to love and happiness, but are challenges that can be sorted out. Two people in a relationship should allow the other to practice their culture at will and co-exist with him or her and even borrow some practices that could make their marriage better.
Moroccan family law is based on the Moudawana code (Al Jazeera, 2015). It dictates how marriages, divorces, child custody, maintenance and division of assets are done. It has been in existence since the 1950s even though historically the above-named factors were in control of men. There existed a ‘Fatiha marriage' where a man could marry up to four wives at will and without the consent of the other wives.
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Moroccan culture frowns upon public display of affection (Travel Exploration, 2017). Kissing openly in public is considered a taboo and it attracts significant attention from onlookers. It is however fine for two men or two ladies to walk side by side holding hands as this is considered completely platonic. This is in contrast to the American or the ‘western' culture where a couple is seen to be happy and comfortable with each other when they walk holding hands or by each other's waist. It is even considered to be rude or uncouth staring at a couple, married or not, kissing in a public park.
References
Al Jazeera. (2015). Marriage and Divorce in Morocco . Retrieved from http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/aljazeeraworld/2015/12/marriage-divorce-morocco-151208103730827.html
Travel Exploration. (2017). Sex & Gender in Morocco . Retrieved from http://www.travel-exploration.com/page.cfm/Sex_Gender
