Posts Tagged ‘Moroccan Dates’

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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Morocco Traditional Food, The World of Moroccan Cuisine, Your Morocco Travel Guide

Morocco Traditional Food, The World of Moroccan Cuisine, Your Morocco Travel Guide

Moroccan Festivals & Holidays, Moroccan Food & Drink, Morocco Vacations & Tours, Off the Beaten Path Morocco

Moroccan cuisine is the culinary star of North Africa. Imperial and trade influence has been filtered and blended into Morocco’s culture. Being at the crossroads of many civilizations, the cuisine of Morocco is a mélange of Arab, Berber, Moorish, French, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean African, Iberian, and Jewish influences. Moroccan cooking is enhanced with fruits, dried and fresh — apricots, dates, figs, and raisins, to name a few. Lemons preserved in a salt-lemon juice mixture bring a unique face to many Moroccan chicken and pigeon dishes. Nuts are prominent; pine nuts, almonds, and pistachios show up in all sorts of unexpected places.

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A History Tour of Moroccan Dates, 45 Varities & Recipes

A History Tour of Moroccan Dates, 45 Varities & Recipes

Moroccan Festivals & Holidays, Moroccan Food & Drink, Morocco Customs & Traditions, Morocco Vacations & Tours

                    Dates have played an important part in Moroccan cuisine for thousands of years. Archaeological evidence suggests the cultivation of dates all the way back in 6,000 BC in Arabia. The date palm was a major source of life for thousands…

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