Morocco Quotes

“Morocco has a lot to do in terms of democracy. The daily practice of democracy evolves in time. Trying to apply a Western democratic system to a country of the Maghreb, the Middle East, or the Gulf would be a mistake. We are not Germany, Sweden or Spain.”

“At the very outset I want to say how the people of America appreciate the steadfast support of the people of Morocco, the leadership of Morocco in our war against terrorism.”

“In Morocco," said Osman, "word spreads like a fire tearing through the depths of Hell.”

“The woman with dark hair, wide hips, and a few extra pounds has always been the essence of beauty in Morocco.”

“The world's oldest university, University of Karaouin, was established by a Muslim woman in Fez, Morocco in 859”

“I loved filming in Morocco it was amazing. I'd never been anywhere like that. The culture was phenomenal. I was so blown away by the spirit of that country.”

“The power of the word in Morocco belonged to men and to the authorities. No one asked the point of view of poor people or women.”

“Morocco is completely alive for me because I spent about a third of my life there. The first few times I went back to Casablanca, I walked through the streets and remembered how years earlier I had walked those same streets and prayed that a miracle would happen and I would leave and become famous.”

“I have this fantasy of my older days, painting or sculpting or making things. I have this fantasy of a bike trip to Chile. I have this fantasy of flying into Morocco. But right now, it's about getting the work done and getting home to family. I have an adventure every morning, getting up.”

“The name Muhammad is the most common name in the world. In all the countries around the world - Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon - there are more Muhammads than anything else. When I joined the Nation of Islam and became a Muslim, they gave me the most famous name because I was the champ.”