Category Archives: souks
Travel Zagora: Morocco’s Tamagroute Pottery Cooperative
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 … Continue reading
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Berber Carpet Weaving Traditions of Morocco
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 … Continue reading
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Moroccan Sweets and Pastries
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. Large meals are prepared for births, circumcisions, weddings and many holidays. Just after … Continue reading
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Travel Fes: A UNESCO World Heritage Site
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 … Continue reading
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Moroccan Spice Tour: From Souks to the Plate- Essentials For Moroccan Cooking
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 … Continue reading
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