Morocco

Destination Morocco, a virtual guide to the western part of the Maghreb, officially known as the Kingdom of Morocco. The country in Northern Africa is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean in the west, by the Mediterranean Sea in the north, by Algeria in the east and in the south by Western Sahara, the non-self-governing territory claimed by. Morocco covers a total area of 172,410 square miles/ 446,550 square kilometres, making it slightly larger than the U.S. state of California.

 

 

  • Morocco is currently ruled by the second oldest racing dynasty in the world
  • Morocco’s University of Qaraouin is the oldest in the world
  • Morocco was the first country in the world to recognize the United States of America
  • Morocco is the only producer and exporter of ARGAN OIL,
  • Morocco has a haven for many of the mid-20th-century famous writers
  • Morocco is one of the most popular film settings in the world
  • Although part of Africa, its proximity to Europe makes Morocco technically part of both continents
  • Morocco contains a stunning mixture of cultures
  • The Toubkal mountain peak in southwestern Morocco is the highest in the region
  • The Rare Thuya Wood only Morocco possesses has been coveted ever since Roman Times

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Morocco, a North African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, is distinguished by its Berber, Arabian and European cultural influences. Marrakesh‚s medina, a mazelike medieval quarter, offers entertainment in its Djemaa el-Fna square and souks (marketplaces) selling ceramics, jewelry and metal lanterns. The capital Rabat‚s Kasbah of the Udayas is a 12th-century royal fort overlooking the water. Morocco …

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Special Food

B‚ssara At a few pennies a bowl, this rich soup of dried broad beans is traditionally served for breakfast, topped with a swirl of olive oil, a sprinkling of cumin and bread fresh from the oven.‚  Tagine‚  A tagine is the clay cooking pot with a conical lid that gives its name to a myriad of dishes. Tagines can be …

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Do’s & Dont’s

Morocco‚ Don’ts Do not offer alcohol to a Muslim unless you are in a bar or they are already imbibing. Do not eat or drink in public during Ramadan which is extremely rude. Do not offend the Moroccans with your revealing clothes. Muslims dress conservatively.‚  Both men and women usually cover their bodies completely except at the beach. Do not carry …

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