What is a babouche? The word literally means 'feet'. If we go all the way back in the history of the Arab world, we will be able to find many elements of those days in this modern world. One such element is the garments worn back then. Many garments have been modernised, but the Moroccan babouche is back in fashion. But what are they? They are Moroccan slippers. Characteristically, they are slightly more modern than slippers, but are much more comfortable than regular slippers.