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

September 7th, 2010

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“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.

Pasha Glaoui’s Legacy & Kasbahs in Morocco, Your Morocco Travel Guide

July 23rd, 2010

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Pasha T’hami Glaoui was the most powerful man in Morocco between 1953 and 1956, in addition to being one of the richest men in the world at that time. The title Pasha means Governor. Glaoui was the Pasha of Marrakesh (since 1912), Ouarzazate, and most of the Moroccan south during the time Morocco was under French rule. The most important Kasbahs’ in Morocco that were occupied by the Pacha Glaoui during his reign and are frequented by Moroccan travelers today are Kasbah Taouirt, located in the center of Ouarzazate, Ait Benhaddou, located 15 kilometers outside Ouarzazate and Kasbah Telouet which sits in the village of Telouet nestled outside the Onilla Valley.

How to Prepare Moroccan Terjla, Your Morocco Travel Guide

July 21st, 2010

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Moroccan terjla (the Moroccan Arabic name) is frequently prepared as a side dish, and can be served either hot or cold. Terjla, a succulent plant, known as purslane in English and verdolaga in Spanish, is not only one of the most delicious Moroccan plants, but it is simple to prepare. Being a dark green plant, it is loaded with iron, vitamins, and minerals. It also has a mild lemony flavor. When traveling to Morocco make sure to ask your Moroccan Travel Agency to recommend restaurants or local places where you can taste Moroccan terjla in a traditional restaurant.

Video Tour of Mawazine World Music & Rhythms Festival

May 1st, 2009

Berber Life, Festivals In Morocco, General, Moroccan Music

Check out this video clip of the rhythms of the Mawazine Festival!

Travel Zagora: Morocco’s Tamagroute Pottery Cooperative

April 25th, 2009

Berber Life, General, Morocco Travel, souks

Every day in Morocco potter’s hands mold the burnt orange clay, wheels turn and ceramic bowls bake in the heat. It’s a daily process. In the villages, woman head down to the river bank to dig the moist clay from the earth. Retracing their steps back home with full woven…

Berber Carpet Weaving Traditions of Morocco

April 24th, 2009

Berber Life, General, Morocco Travel, souks

Moroccan carpets are famous around the world. In the West, the tightly woven beige Berber rugs are found in most modern homes, schools and offices. Although these rugs are stain resistant their dark flecks of brown and tan do not compare to the thousands of intricate designs and colors of…

Travel Morocco’s Historic Kasbahs and Majestic Waterfalls

April 7th, 2009

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Morocco boasts beautiful cities with majestic mosques, imperial palaces, and hotels worthy of royalty, but outside these sprawling cities there is a different sort of majesty and beauty for travelers to discover. Leaving the chaotic and busy city centers the Atlas Mountains and the sprawling Sahara desert give way to…

Top 10 Places To Eat When Traveling To Marrakech

April 4th, 2009

Berber Life, Morocco Travel, restaurants

Marrakech is a hot spot for Moroccan cuisine, serving all types of traditional dishes with Asian, French, and Italian influences. Each of the Top 10 restaurants has a distinct and alluring atmosphere all with there own unique signiture styles. Dar Moha Tables are delicately set with rose petals and candlelight…

Moroccan Spice Tour: From Souks to the Plate- Essentials For Moroccan Cooking

April 3rd, 2009

Berber Life, General, Imperial Cities, Morocco Travel, souks

Exotic aromas of ginger, coriander, and cinnamon mingle in the streets. Fine mounds of spices tower like sand pyramids in the dusty souks of Morocco. Deep red paprika, vibrant yellow turmeric, beige sesame, green olives and lemons layer in eye catching patterns. One of the largest markets for Moroccan spices…

Shop the Souks Of Morocco, Discover The Finest Leather work, Carpets, Pottery, Embroideries & Basketwork

March 27th, 2009

Berber Life, General, Morocco Travel

Shopping in Morocco is a unique and exciting experience. No visit to Morocco would be complete without exploring the medinas (walled cities with maze-like streets) of Marrakesh, Fès and Essaouira. Unlike shopping in the West, where people tend to visit local retailers,…