Which Way Does a Carousel Rotate?

Carousels turn clockwise while Merry-Go-Rounds turn counter-clockwise.

Do merry-go-round go clockwise?

“Merry-go-round” and “carousel” are synonyms (words that mean the same thing). ... Whatever the reason, merry-go-rounds in Europe tend to turn clockwise. The ones in North America tend to turn counter-clockwise.

Why do carousels turn counter-clockwise?

Traditionally, horses are mounted from the left side. This is because most warriors were right handed and kept their swords on their left side for fast access. In England, the carousels rotate clockwise so the horses can be mounted from the left, keeping with tradition.