Morocco blog

As well as a sophisticated list of world famous festivals – Morocco’s “moussems� are lesser known, more traditional celebrations which, once found, can be extremely enjoyable events to attend. At first these mass gatherings were religious celebrations honouring Marabouts - men of faith to whom god has given special powers. Nowadays the religious connotations are far more subtle and many of the events have become more general street parties ....

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Summer time in Morocco is furiously hot, fantastically beautiful and frantically busy. Finding out what is going on during your stay is growing increasingly hard, particularly as many celebrations adjust each year with the changing harvests and traditional “moussems� seem to be dying out while bigger more international events prosper. What follows is a short guide to this summer’s “moussems� and festivals, ensuring that you have the inside knowledge ....

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Morocco is a very diverse country, with magnificent landscapes, friendly locals and exotic cities to explore. An increasing number of tourists are turning to backpacking to discover the beauty and experience the authenticity of Morocco. Each city and village has its own atmosphere and energy, making each experience unique and memorable. Even though backpacking is a fun and inexpensive way to travel, there are a few tips and suggestions ....

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Hasna Benhassi was born in Morocco on 1 June 1978, and is one of the country’s top performing athletes in the middle distance division. She has been very consistent during her career as an athlete and has brought home numerous medals for Morocco over the years. It was therefore not surprising to see Hasna Benhassi at the Beijing Olympic Games, representing her country. Winning a bronze medal in the ....

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Described as a village within a city, the Kasbah des Oudaias in Rabat is a fascinating place to explore at leisure. Situated within the Kasbah, housed in a 17th century palace and surrounded by the exquisite Andalusia Gardens, the charming Oudaias Craft Museum invites visitors to view the many traditional arts and crafts of Morocco. ....

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Situated just a few miles out of the city of Marrakech in Morocco, Chez Ali has been welcoming and entertaining guests for more than twenty-five years. The large fort-like arena offers tourists the opportunity to enjoy an authentic Moroccan experience, with musicians, dancers, and a traditional five-course meal served in Moroccan caidal tents, followed by a dramatic Fantasia performance. ....

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With the start of 2008 Beijing Olympics on Friday, the event is prominent in the news and uppermost in the minds of the athletes who will be participating, as well as their supporters. Morocco has sent a delegation of 49 athletes to Beijing to participate in seven Olympic events, namely judo, taekwondo, athletics, boxing, swimming, fencing and archery. Fellow Moroccans are undoubtedly waiting in keen anticipation to see what ....

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