Morocco’s Rural Markets, Your Morocco Tour Guide
Even if your trip to Morocco is mainly centered around the major cities, it is worth getting out for a day into the countryside to see rural life. Although the majority of the Moroccan population now officially lives in urban areas, many retain an attachment to the land and their native town or village. It is worthwhile, therefore, seeing Moroccan life in a different context, as it is still lived by many people. Despite increasing urbanization, the agricultural sector in Morocco still employs around half of the workforce and there is nothing quite like the hub of activity on a Moroccan market day!
Discover Berber Carpet Weaving Traditions of Morocco
Moroccan carpets are famous around the world. In the West, the tightly woven Berber rugs found in modern homes, cafes, and offices. Boutique home and fashion companies such as West Elm, Pottery Barn, Anthropologie, and Restoration Hardware offer original Berber carpets imported from Morocco and also machine-made replicas. There are hundreds of traditional designs […]
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 the main dish, pastries take their course to add a sweet touch before the seasonal […]
Travel Fes: A UNESCO World Heritage Site
[vc_row][vc_column][sc_youtube video_id=”i8ZzYbGIflc?rel=0″ width=”870″ height=”489″][vc_column_text] 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 best […]
Moroccan Souks, How to Navigate Moroccan Marketplaces
The souks, or market places, in Moroccan cities often take up entire city blocks and are made up of stall after stall of goods that wind their way through the narrow alleys and side streets, often only wide enough for pedestrians and the occasional donkey. The stalls […]
