Living in Morocco was an interesting experience in many ways. Indeed it is probably one of the most liberal of Muslim countries; I witnessed this act of religious tolerance first hand every day. I was asked if I was Muslim¹ on a daily basis. Typical conversation (translated in English for my benefit):

Moroccan: Peace, brother! May Allah bless us this day!
Me: Peace to you in return!
Moroccan: How do you like Morocco?
Me: I'm happy to be a guest here.
Moroccan: Are you Muslim?
Me: Not yet.
Moroccan: Islam is the best Religion. We believe in all the great prophets!²
Me: Oh, that's good to know.
Moroccan: Say this with me, my brother, "I testify that there is no true god but Allah, and that Mohamed is the Messenger of Allah."
Me: "I Testify that there is ..." hmmm what happens if I say this?
Moroccan: Just say it, you'll be a good Muslim. Repeat after me, "I testify that there is no true god but Allah, and that Mohamed is the Messenger of Allah."
Me: Thank you, but I should go now.
Moroccan: Allah protects you in your travel!
Me: Peace be with you!

The above conversation, whether with a stranger or a member of my host family, recycled itself without fail.

1. Because to people in my community they don't understand why I would be in Morocco if not to become one with the religion.
2. Buddha isn't considered a prophet. Muslims consider Buddhists to be immoral (not amoral) and god-less. Though I don't identify as Buddhist, I was often told bluntly by complete strangers that I could still go to heaven if I converted to Muslim. I guess my share of 50 virgins will go to someone else.