Went on an organised trip in Morocco a few years back. Lots of the roads have a strip of tarmac down the middle with a dirt shoulder each side. Vehicles approach each other on the strip then drop their right wheels off onto the dirt shoulder and pass, then get back on the strip.
Drivers were friendly but quite reckless.
In the villages children run up to you often shouting 'stilo, stilo' or similar. The advice we were given was not to stop and give gifts to individuals but to give to local schools if you wish to give. Also, we were advised not to give money except in return for help or taking their picture.
Two potential hazards: The children often throw stones if their begging goes unfulfilled, and, wild dogs seem to like a piece of touring cyclist.
