Marrakech – We’ve all grown up hearing the wisdom of zman—those classic Moroccan sayings that our parents and grandparents love to sprinkle into conversations.

But let’s be honest, Gen Z is changing the game. Who needs “li fett mat” (what’s gone is gone) when you can sip your atay and say, “The only red flag about me is the Moroccan flag”?

Yes, you read that right. In true Gen Z fashion, self-awareness intertwines humor, and apparently, the only toxic trait worth having is being Moroccan. No lies detected.

And speaking of atay, let’s face it: our love for mint tea runs deep. “I like atay more than people” is probably the most brutally honest confession of the century. 

We all have that one friend who will walk into a café and order an entire pot — for themselves. 

Social battery drained? Tea is the answer. Existential crisis? Tea. Dramatic story time? Always tea.

Then there’s “Keep calm and drink atay.” Because in Morocco, atay isn’t just a drink — it’s a lifestyle, a coping mechanism, and quite frankly, a personality trait. 

Westerners have coffee culture, but we? We have atay culture, and it comes with a full ritual, multiple refills, and that one uncle who insists it’s not strong enough.

Now let’s talk fashion. In a world where luxury brands dominate, Moroccans have a way of making tradition look expensive: “In Morocco, caftan is our Chanel.” 

And let’s be real — nothing screams elegance like a handcrafted, intricately embroidered caftan that takes weeks to make. 

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It’s couture, it’s timeless, and yes, we will twirl dramatically at weddings.

But what about the Moroccan attitude toward struggle? Well, “Depression? Nah, sorry, I’m Moroccan.” 

If you’ve ever tried to tell a Moroccan parent you’re sad, you already know the answer: “Are you ungrateful?” Sad? Go eat. Stressed? Take a nap. 

Life is tough, but we cope through memes, sarcasm, and an endless supply  accepting fate.

And last but not least, the ultimate declaration of love: “My favorite gender is Moroccan men.” 

Because love them or side-eye them, there’s something about a Moroccan man — whether it’s the confidence, the humor, or their ability to turn the simplest conversation into full-blown poetry. 

They might ghost you, but they’ll do it romantically.

So, what’s your favorite Gen Z Moroccan saying? Have a better one? 

Drop it in the comments, and who knows? Maybe your phrase will be the next iconic line written on a cafe chalkboard somewhere in Casablanca.