Owing its ancient name to its geographic location, Morocco, also known as Al Maghreb, meaning “the West” in Arabic, boasts a mix of indigenous Berber, Arab, African and European influences. Situated on the western tip of North Africa and the region’s only monarchy, the kingdom has …
What festivals are celebrated in Morocco?
hile Morocco’s most widely celebrated festivals are Islamic, the focus on food, family and community (plus legendary Moroccan hospitality) makes it easy for anyone to get involved in the celebrations. Just keep in mind that they are based on a lunar calendar, which means the dates change …
Moroccan Crafts and Artisan Techniques
Morocco’s traditional crafts combine influences and elements from a number of different cultures and societies. There are aspects from age-old Berber traditions, Moorish elements from Andalusia, Arab influences, Jewish impacts, and influences from Europe, particularly from nations that once had colonial powers in Morocco such …