The most important thing to keep in mind is that gender-related issues in your country may not be similar in Morocco. Behaviors that may be considered sexist in your own country, such as catcalls or suggestive remarks particularly addressed to women, are bitterly tolerated although despised and frowned upon by most people.
Please note that this kind of treatment is not only reserved to foreign females. Moroccan women receive similar advances and are generally aware that while this behavior can be annoying is seldom threatening. In most cases, a response is not expected. Moroccan women pretend not to hear these “greetings” and you may simply ignore them as well. Keep in mind that becoming angry or defensive is unlikely to change behaviors. On the contrary, defensiveness may only provoke further catcalling. Try as best as you can to take these comments within their context. However, if anyone becomes particularly persistent, rude, or difficult to avoid, call him to someone else’s attention. Moroccans are more than willing to intervene when they see someone in need of help and won’t hesitate to chastise someone whom they see behaving shamefully.

While Morocco is one of the safest Arabic-speaking countries, there are risks and security concerns associated with any form of traveling. Study abroad students may run into the same problems as those encountered anywhere else in the world, such as petty crime and rip-offs. Consequently, students need to exercise caution while traveling and sightseeing.

While reputed as a conservative city, Tetouan has always been known for its capacity to integrate new cultural elements. As a result of this cultural blend that the inhabitants of Tetouan cherish and value, people from all over the world feel welcomed, relaxed and comfortable regardless of their cultural, racial or religious backgrounds.