Morocco :
is located on the North West coast of Africa, has ports in the North Atlantic Ocean as well as the Mediterranean Sea. It shares the largest part of its border with Algeria to the East & Western Sahara to the South. Morocco is divided into sixteen regions. Each region is further divided into provinces and prefectures. The capital of Morocco is Rabat and its largest city is Casablanca. The national currency is the Moroccan Dirham (dh).
Destinations and Attractions :
Morocco is a land of natural beauty with fascinating places to visit. Immerse yourself in Moroccan culture and history by exploring hundreds of mosques, palaces, and historical sites. The Moroccan landscape offers memorable destinations like the Sahara Desert, the High Atlas, Chefchaouen Mountains, and Oregano Mountains, providing outdoor activities like snow skiing, hiking, and climbing. Seaside towns and beaches along the Moroccan coast, including Essaouira and Lagzira beach in Agadir, offer relaxation and spectacular views.
Culture and Heritage :
Moroccan culture is deeply rooted in history and arts. Explore a variety of museums such as The Museum of Antiques and The Ethnographic Museum in Tetouan. The Museum of Moroccan art showcases unique collections of glass objects, manuscripts, carpets, jewelry, handicrafts, and ancient manuscripts. Experience live performances in Morocco’s beautiful theaters, featuring classic Western productions from Shakespeare to modern adaptations of Moroccan plays filled with the country’s traditions.
Moroccan foods :
Tajin: the famous slow-cooked Moroccan stew which takes, its name from the traditional clay or ceramic dish it’s traditionally cooked in. Shown here is a Berber tagine with meat and vegetables. It’s arranged in conical fashion and left undisturbed to cook until tender, making a delicious, beautiful presentation. Tagines are traditionally eaten directly from the cooking vessel, using pieces of Moroccan bread to scoop up meat, veggies.
couscous : Couscous with seven vegetables, is one of the most popular versions. Lamb, beef or chicken is stewed along with a variety of vegetables, then arranged on a glorious heap of tender, steamed couscous grains. As with many other Moroccan dishes, everyone gathers round to eat from one super-sized communal plate.
Chicken with Preserved Lemon and Olives:
This dish features roasted chicken with preserved lemons and olives, presented here. However, it can be easily prepared in a traditional tagine or conventional pot. Onions are cooked to a puree-like consistency with saffron and ginger, while preserved lemons and olives add a tangy finish to the dish.
Harira : is a tomato-based soup laden with lentils and chickpeas. Rice or fine broken noodles are often added as well, while the stock is usually made with beef or lamb. This authentic Harira recipe does not fall into the quick and easy category, but the effort put into making it won’t disappoint .