Meknes - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there problems with ethnic, race/racial minorities or religious prejudices? Gender equality?
Racial, not really. Religious - not that I'm aware of, although those not of the three main monotheistic faiths might encounter quite a bit of questioning, as there isn't much awareness of Eastern or other religions. There is a bit of gender prejudice and single women encounter lots of stares and comments on a daily basis (which is, in my experience, only solved by wearing a fake wedding ring or claiming to be married). Women should also be advised to dress conservatively, as Meknes is still more traditional than the capital and elsewhere. I haven't seen any racial, religious or gender-related violence, however. - Aug 2006
