Morocco's terrain varies widely, including fertile coastal land, snow-capped interior mountain ranges, and the hot, dry land in the south near the Sahara Desert. The desert is inhabited by nomadic people. Moroccan culture is strongly tied to its dominant religion, Islam, and beliefs are especially strong in rural areas.
Family is a very important part of Moroccan social life.
Families often eat the main meal of the day together, and dinnertime is often the setting for discussions among family and friends. For fun, soccer is Morocco's most popular sport, and basketball is another favorite.