Here I sit on the rooftop, finally having a moment of solitude. These moments are scarce when we visit Morocco. Families are always together. Always. They eat, nap, drink tea, watch TV, and socialize all day in the living room. Long, rectangular living rooms with benches running continuously along the walls, and tables in the centre where meals are eaten communally from tagines with bare hands. Always the right hand and no finger licking until you are finished. These benches are adorned with abundant decorative pillows to be used for ones lounging pleasure. Sit, kneel or lay down for a nap if you please. The choice is yours when it comes to how you’d like to pass your time in the living room: take part in the conversation, stare at the TV, stare into space, read
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