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MOROCCO,
NORTH AFRICA SECTION PAGE
Return to Mogador
By
Jerry W. Bird
Impressions after seven years.More->
Berber Wedding Fair at Imilchil
by
Muguette Goufrani
 My
father, who owned and operated a tour company based
in Morocco for many years, took me along with a
German tour group to visit a traditional "Wedding
Fair" at Hadiddou Imilchil, a Berber village in
southern Morocco. While I knew that many Berber
Fairs combine a local Saint's Day with a regional
market event, only at September's 'moussem'
(pilgrimage) of Imilchil, have I seen such a
colorful pageant, with instant engagement, and a
mass exchange of marriage vows. Berbers have
inhabited North Africa for centuries, some being of
Caucasian ancestry, with fair complexions and blue
eyes. Visitors may think of Berbers as exotic
outsiders, yet they preceded the Arabs in settling
Morocco, and they remain the country's main
culture. This is expressed by the phrase, "Morocco
is Berber - the roots and the leaves of
freedom."
More->
 History
and Culture
Most
Moroccans are Berbers, Arabs or Moors (people of
mixed Berber and Arab descent), whose ancestors
built the mighty Moorish empire that once ruled
Spain, Portugal and most of Northern Africa. Most
Berbers dwell in the mountains, while the Arabs and
Moors live on the plain and desert. Most cities
have a European section a Jewish enclave, and a
Medina (Arab-Moorish section). Over the past 3,000
years, its geographic location has given Morocco a
strategic importance far beyond its small size. The
country has taken the best from the Phoenicians,
Romans, Arabs, Berbers, Portuguese, Spanish and
French.
About
Royal Air Maroc
by
Muguette Goufrani
Early in my career as a Travel industry
professional and travel agent, I had the pleasure
of working for Royal Air Maroc and flew on many of
their routes. that's why it was great news for me
that ATA is holding its next big event in Morocco
and that Royal air Marco is the official airline.
Here is some information about this quality air
carrier. For more than 40 years, the airline has
built an international network covering 37
countries and 58 destinations, to make the world
increasingly accessible to you. (continued)
The
Splendid Handicrafts of Morocco
by
Habeeb Salloum
In
this rushed 20th century there are not many of us
who know that in Morocco there still exists a
medieval world of craftsmen who are creating, with
their hands, masterpieces of art. Incorporating a
synthesis of the Libyco-Berber, Mediterranean,
Middle Eastern, African and Andalusian artistic
traditions, these artisans have a long and honored
history. (continued)
 The
Great Cities of Morocco
This
series, which appears in Africa Travel Magazine's
Northern Africa World Edition, features photos and
excerpts from our editors' Grand tour, including:
Casablanca,
Essaouira,
Fès,
Agadir,
Marrakech
and Rabat.
Muguette is adding a current profile on
Tangiers.
Discovering
Marrakech
A
destination where one may enjoy the customs,
culture and pleasures of laid back tourism,
Marrakech is loaded with outstanding attractions,
events and accommodation . Its conference
facilities are a magnet for international events,
trade missions and summits. Continued
Tourism
Attractions in
Abundance
by
Helen C. Broadus
Morocco, North Africa is home of the continent's
oldest monarchy and is one of Africa's main tourist
destinations, bringing in more than 3.3 million
tourist representing an estimated 1.8 billion in
foreign currency in the year 2000. In 1996, I had
the pleasure of visiting Marrakech, Morocco as a
delegate to a travel and tourism conference. It was
truly a fantastic experience Continued
Majestic
Mountains, Romantic Kasbahs and
Deserts
by
Habeeb Salloum
For two days we had explored Fez, Morocco's
historic city, glorifying in its ancient section
which remains enclosed within its ancient ramparts.
Inside no auto is allowed. Only donkeys contest
with humans the few feet wide medieval streets.
Seemingly, we had traveled back a thousand years in
time. It was a fabulous beginning for the trip we
intended to take across the Atlas Mountains to the
land of kasbahs (mud castles) and deserts.
Continued
Moroccan Culture
by
Karen Hoffman
Our one-day adventure began in Marrakech; an
enchanting walled city at the foot of the Atlas
Mountains. We drove about 48 km into the mountain
foothills to Imlil, a charming hamlet which was the
starting point of our trek. We were welcomed by the
villagers with mint tea and a delicious array of
Moroccan pastries. The mountain guides gave a
briefing on the area, and on the culture and
tradition of its inhabitants, the Berbers
("Chleuhs"). (continued)
Happy Returns to
Mogador
Rediscovering
Essaouira and other popular destinations in
Morocco. More
View
our Northern Africa World Edition Now in
Progress
Download a pdf copy of this new magazine
edition which will feature Algeria, Egypt, Libya,
Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, Western Sahara.
More.
Link to "The
Travel Source" for
Morocco:
The comprehensive website has background on all of
Morocco, its great cities, cultural attractions,
travel options and a variety of tours.
More
Background
on Morocco
The
Kingdom of Morocco is located in Northern Africa,
bordering the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean
Sea. Slightly larger than California, with a
similar lengthy coastline (3,500 km) and separated
from Europe by the strait of Gibraltar, Morocco is
one of Africa's top five travel destinations. The
country has a population of over 30,600,000, and
while Arabic is the official language, French is
often the language of business, government and
diplomacy. (continued)
Great
Cities and Grand Tour of Morocco
Africa
Travel Magazine will launch its Grand Tour Of
Morocco Edition soon On this page are some brief
capsules, with links to stories and items about
Morocco. Above is an index with links to our photo
gallery, with images by our editorial team and the
Morocco National Tourist Board.More->
Great
Cities and Grand Tour of Morocco
Africa
Travel Magazine will launch its Grand Tour Of
Morocco Edition soon On this page are some brief
capsules, with links to stories and items about
Morocco. Above is an index with links to our photo
gallery, with images by our editorial team and the
Morocco National Tourist Board.More->
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