Not a promise at all. Moroccans think it's okay to make promises, and not a big deal to not follow up on them.
''He told me this carpet is genuine Berber, but it's made in China. Moroccan promise...''
Vendor: ''My friend, I give you this free of charge''
Me: "Thanks"
Vendor: "That will be 1,000 dirhams"
Me: "Moroccan promise...."
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