Tradition of Morocco
Marocco is a colorful mix of African, Islamic, Arab, Berber andEuropean influences. Fes, Marrakesh and Meknes are famousimperial cities. Also famous are the walled Medinas with goodcarpet shops. Marocco has a very young population (50% under 20years). The smoking of Kif (cannabis) is an ancient tradition innorthern Morocco.Morocco is a country with a very glorious past. It was conquered bythe Arabs in 683 only after long, fierce resistence from the localBerber tribes. It became the heart of the immense Almoravid andAlmohad empires, and the beauty of the great cities of Morocco area witness to this. Three quarters of the people trace their ancestry tothe original inhabitants, the Berbers who weathered invasions by thePhoenicians (12th century BC), the Carthaginians (6th BC), theRomans (2nd BC), the Vandals (5th AD), the Byzantine Empire (6thAD), the Arabs (7th AD), the Portuguese (15th), the Spanish (19th)and the French. A third of those still speak the ancient Berber Afro-Asiatic language.
Food What is Moroccan food like?
"Exotic and delicious " and quite addictive once you start. One of the specialities is called a'tajine', this is like a meat and vegetable stew cooked in a round earthenware dish, cooked slowly to ensure all the flavours enrich the meat and vegetables. Expect: Chicken with Olives, Chicken au citron, Lamb and prunes. For starters you could be offered 'harira' which is a thick chickpea soup with meat or vegetables and often dates. Pastilla - pigeon and almond inside a flaky pastry case.Fruit and vegetables are often organic and taste fantastic, sweet pastries are always a weakness and don't forget the
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Wine
- the French tradition is reflected in the cultivation of a high standard of Moroccan wines which are very palatable and inexpensive. Rose is ideal as it balances the flavours of the cuisine.Beers are served in most hotels and restaurants, and you can buy your own insupermarkets around the main cities.
Is it safe to go to Morocco?
Moroccan hospitality is legendary and has welcomed visitors to the kingdomfor centuries. The country embrace's a liberal and tolerate way of life whilstpreserving the important values of its rich culture.
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