Tobacco made its way to Morocco by the end of the sixteenth century, years after its consumption became a trend in Europe. In the Kingdom, however, smoking was considered a «sin» by Muslim scholars.
Drinking coffee in Morocco, is a privilege, according to those who think of the days when caffeine consumers were considered outsiders and criminals. History books recall the era when Muslim scholars forbade drinking coffee.
Since the 19th century, tea has become an important ritual to Moroccans. But the emergence of this drink was not well received by Moroccan scholars. Some of them led fierce banning campaign against «Atay», this sweet British gift.
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