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The country that Travels within you One can not mention Morocco without bringing up the wonderful memories of those who have visited the country. The new strap line "The country that Travels within you" of Morocco’s advertising campaign conjures up deeply the experience lived and which last in all memories. Click here to watch this film which promises to take you to a country that will mark you forever.

Morocco - a country rich in nature! Nature is never far away in Morocco. Desert, mountains, valleys and sea - the country has plenty to offer fans of the outdoors! Hikers of all levels will love walking the Moroccan mountains. Among the temperate peaks of the Rif mountain range, its cliffs jutting out into the Mediterranean make this under-explored region magical. Morocco mountain The lakes are packed with trout waiting for amateur fishermen. The more sporty will want to tackle the challenges of the Middle and Upper Atlas mountains on foot, by mountain bike or in a paraglider, or to practice mountain climbing, canyoning or pot-holing. Its summits can reach 4000m high. Ifrane, the little Moroccan Switzerland, may come as a pleasant surprise with its summer coolness, winter snow and traditional "mule-ski" trails. Nothing is as indescribable as a stay on the edge of the desert... Head to Ouarzazate to discover its immensity and colours. At night, opt for an encampment ...

HAND WOVEN TEXTILES IN MOROCCO For textile aficionados, there are not many places as rewarding as Morocco in the world.  The country has a long tradition of welcoming not only travelers interested in this craft, but also the best reputed textile and fashion designers, who come over to draw inspiration from the work and expertise of the local master weavers, especially in Fes – one of the few places worldwide where the  drawloom , a traditional weaving artifact which disappeared in the Western world in the early 19 th  century as a result of mechanization, is still being used. Add to this the Moroccan taste for extricate patterns, and the incredible variety of styles that the country displays – no wonder that fashion designers such as Yves Saint Laurent turned Morocco into their second home!                                                  ...

morocco culture,moroccan food,morocco food,moroccan cuisine,morocco beaches,moroccan meal,beaches in morocco,moroccan culture,hercules cave,hercules cave morocco What is a typical Moroccan breakfast?  What do people in Morocco usually eat for breakfast? Foods, drinks, etc. Thanks! Shalom Salaam Peace Or à la Française, Café au lait, baguette, croissant.. And every combination of these elements you can imagine. That's the first round, taken at home, because a lot of people take a second meal between 10 to 11 a.m It can be Harira or Moroccan cereal soup, Bissara, a wide range of Moroccan breads and pastries (betbout, mlawi, msemmen, beghrir..) or a thick milk & fruit juice and a mille-feuille pastry :D Green tea or coffe, Bread, butter and jelly. Or Green tea or Coffe, bread and olive oil (the best in the world) and also there other kinds of bread we make, called Msamen, or Mlawi, also Harsha . All this food is Popular 5 I guess it ...

In keeping with many Muslim countries you will find that people in the capital and other major towns such as Marrakech are used to foreigners, and are therefore likely to be more liberal and more tolerant of your clothing. However, if you travel out to areas of Morocco with less tourism then the population are more traditional and rigid, so please be sure to cover your shoulders, stomach, hips and bare legs. During the day it's hot, so our advice is to pack lightweight, loose fitting clothes in natural fabrics such as linen, silk and cotton that will keep you cool and are easy to wash and dry. Our advice would be to keep clothing modest and loose - it will keep you cooler and you will get less unwanted attention. On any trip into the desert, be sure to take along a scarf or wrap to tie around your face to keep out the blowing sand, and wear a long sleeved shirt and full length pants - otherwise the mosquitoes will have a feast. A lightweight day sack will come in handy to carr...

GENERAL PACKING TIPS In keeping with many Muslim countries you will find that people in the capital and other major towns such as Marrakech are used to foreigners, and are therefore likely to be more liberal and more tolerant of your clothing. However, if you travel out to areas of Morocco with less tourism then the population are more traditional and rigid, so please be sure to cover your shoulders, stomach, hips and bare legs. During the day it's hot, so our advice is to pack lightweight, loose fitting clothes in natural fabrics such as linen, silk and cotton that will keep you cool and are easy to wash and dry. Our advice would be to keep clothing modest and loose - it will keep you cooler and you will get less unwanted attention. On any trip into the desert, be sure to take along a scarf or wrap to tie around your face to keep out the blowing sand, and wear a long sleeved shirt and full length pants - otherwise the mosquitoes will have a feast. A lightweight day sa...

morocco culture,moroccan food,morocco food,moroccan cuisine,morocco beaches,moroccan meal,beaches in morocco,moroccan culture,hercules cave,he rcules cave morocco Moroccan clothes are traditionally rich and varied - variety of fabrics, shapes and colors expressing a certain art of draping - Moroccan costume for man or woman comes by local cultures of each region or each social group. Two major trends emerge, namely the urban dress and country dress,  in both cases the use of various devices is used to enhance the look and divert the attention of potential weaknesses of the body. The constant among men is wearing a Djellaba which is a loose clothing. Woolen fabric or lightweight, it is equipped with long wide sleeves and a hood. Similarly, there is Silham or Burnous, solid color, black or white, borne on the Djellaba with hood. Under Djellaba they wear the Caftan which is a long dress with no collar, long sleeves, closed at the front of many embroidered buttons. For the ...