Ramadan in Morocco: Tramdena, Fasting and Rising Violence

In Morocco, the term “mramden” refers to a furious and uncontrollable state, often attributed to a lack of nicotine, caffeine or drugs during the day. On the roads, in souks and in shopping centers, verbal altercations are multiplying, marked by threats of physical violence such as “I’ll carve you up.”

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This tension spares no area of public life, affecting administrations as well as banks and hospitals. From the very first day of the holy month, fights were reported, involving individuals struggling with the privations of fasting and becoming unpredictable toward those around them.

The clinical symptoms of this state include severe migraines, vision problems and heightened aggression. Experts note that this outburst is paradoxically followed by immediate regret, with those involved often ending up embracing one another and pleading for divine forgiveness just minutes after a confrontation.

Urban violence and spirituality in Morocco

Once the fast is broken, the atmosphere changes radically in Moroccan cities. Individuals who were previously “mramdnines” gather in cafés or mosques, displaying a smiling face and openly regretting their uncontrollable actions during the day.

This behavior clashes with the fundamental principles of Ramadan, which is intended to be a period of prayer, reflection and piety. The contrast is striking between the violence of daytime exchanges and the atmosphere of brotherhood that takes hold after sunset, once physiological needs have been met.

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Given the scale of these excesses, seeking specialized medical advice is increasingly recommended for people prone to such outbursts of anger. Managing abrupt withdrawal remains one of the main challenges in limiting episodes of “Tramdena” within society.