You're right, I'm sure Morocco hasn't cornered the market on barbarism by any means. Besides most of my so-called 'knowledge' comes from things like Michener novels, so I can't claim to be a culture expert!
Sounds like an interesting place to research a little bit, I'm going to have to go read a little more about it.
My knowledge is not too hot on Morocco either but from what some people have said on this thread it does not seem to bad (in context at least). It seems that they have a cool headed King with a mind for diplomacy.