Video Tour of Mawazine World Music & Rhythms Festival
Check out this video clip of the rhythms of the Mawazine Festival!
Check out this video clip of the rhythms of the Mawazine Festival!
The eight edition of the Mawazine Festival will take place on May 15th to the 23rd. This years Rhythms of the World festival team has arranged an eight day program featuring well known artists like Kylie Minogue, Warda Al Jazayria, Alecia Keys and Stevie Wonder. The Mawazine Festival will…
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…
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…
Stuffed with almond paste, dusted with confectionery sugar and flaking with each bite, Moroccan pastries are reserved for special occasions. Cooking is regarded as an extravagant art in Morocco and in North Africa. Large meals are prepared for births, circumcisions, weddings,…
Donkeys hooves knock against the stone, while people scurry through the Medina, getting lost in the maze like streets. Something is different about Fes. Listen closely, there are no honking horns, putting motors or screeching brakes. That’s right, inside the fortified walls and labyrinth allies there are no cars. The…
Moroccans tend to be very accommodating, friendly and hospitable. It is no wonder why many hotels, riads and restaurants in Morocco specifically cater to guests providing them comfort, good service and a little pampering. Fes, one of the most cultural and spiritual cities in Morocco, has some of the most…
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…
After reading all about the traditional cuisine and sweet mint tea of Morocco I was more than ready to experience it myself when I headed to Amanouz Café in Northampton, Massachusetts. Located on Main Street this unassuming café specializes in the mouth-watering aromas and sumptuous tastes of Moroccan cuisine transporting…