Archive for September, 2010

Ouarzazate Then & Now, A Growing Berber City in Southern Morocco, Your Morocco Travel Guide

Ouarzazate Then & Now, A Growing Berber City in Southern Morocco, Your Morocco Travel Guide

Berber Life, Moroccan Arts & Entertainment, Moroccan Festivals & Holidays, Moroccan History & Architecture, Morocco City Guides, Morocco Natural Wonders, Morocco Travel Tips, Morocco Vacations & Tours, Sightseeing in Morocco

“Ouarzazate has one main street, about fifty yards long, and two thousand people, of whom two hundred are French. The temperature can reach 110 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. ” So says world-renowned journalist John Gunther in 1952, of his visit to Ouarzazate, during the reign of the Pasha Glaoui, whose honored guest he was.

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Ramadan Ambiance in Morocco, Your Morocco Travel Guide

Ramadan Ambiance in Morocco, Your Morocco Travel Guide

Moroccan Arts & Entertainment, Moroccan Festivals & Holidays, Moroccan Food & Drink, Moroccan History & Architecture, Morocco City Guides, Morocco Customs & Traditions, Morocco Natural Wonders, Morocco Vacations & Tours

Ramadan in Morocco and other Islamic countries is an unusual time when in addition to heightened spirituality, a special atmosphere permeates the culture unlike the rest of the year. This is even more true when the month falls outside of the school year, as most of it does this year, 2010. Normal schedules are completely turned around during Ramadan, and people enjoy special foods and family celebration.

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