Housing varies according to climate and building materials. In the south, one can find homes of dried mud bricks. Many homes have only one large room. Weekly outdoor markets are an important part of life in the country. In the city, people live in small attached houses.
Wealthier people live in spacious homes or apartment buildings.
Sprawling slums border the cities. There is a severe crowding problem. The national food is couscous - steamed wheat served with vegetables, fish or meat. The favorite drink is mint tea. People love spectator sports, such as soccer, basketball, and track and field events.