Maghreb means "place where the sun sets" in Arabic. Region includes Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco and Mauritania. Arabic influence began after Islamic conquests in 665-689 CE. Banu Hilal tribes arrived in 1048 CE, forcing Berber adaptation
Morocco has over 35 million people from various ethnicities. Culture blends European, Berber, Arab, and sub-Saharan African influences. Hospitality is central to Moroccan life, often greeted with mint tea