Learn about Morocco

This page features useful information about the culture and people and places of Morocco.The Visit Morocco section features more information about Morocco's cities and landmarks.

Facts
	A general overview of the nation of Morocco. Contains information on Morocco's geography, climate, language, currency and government. Learn More

Facts

A general overview of the nation of Morocco. Contains information on Morocco's geography, climate, language, currency and government.

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Cuisine
	The first things that come to mind when mentioning Moroccan cuisine are Couscous (pictured) and eating with one's hands. While this isn't wrong by any means, it does however do an injustice to its richness and diversity. Thanks to a wonderful Mediterranean climate and contact with some of the world's greatest civilizations, Moroccans have developped their cuisine into one of the world's most complex and diverse... Learn More Learn to Cook Couscous

Cuisine

The first things that come to mind when mentioning Moroccan cuisine are Couscous (pictured) and eating with one's hands. While this isn't wrong by any means, it does however do an injustice to its richness and diversity. Thanks to a wonderful Mediterranean climate and contact with some of the world's greatest civilizations, Moroccans have developped their cuisine into one of the world's most complex and diverse...

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Learn to Cook Couscous

Fashion and Textiles
	Morocco's textile tradition has been a source of great pride to Morocco's craft industry for centuries. Beginning with Moroccan carpets and leather products, Moroccan textiles have quickly gained popularity around the world. The caftan, a long flowing Moroccan dress, the pouf, a circular leather pillow used for seating, and the babouche, leather slippers traditionally worn in mustard yellow or white, have recently become very fashionable in... Learn More

Fashion and Textiles

Morocco's textile tradition has been a source of great pride to Morocco's craft industry for centuries. Beginning with Moroccan carpets and leather products, Moroccan textiles have quickly gained popularity around the world. The caftan, a long flowing Moroccan dress, the pouf, a circular leather pillow used for seating, and the babouche, leather slippers traditionally worn in mustard yellow or white, have recently become very fashionable in...

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Architecture and Interiors
	Moroccan architecture and interior design is very diverse both throughout history and locally. While many different cultures have influenced Moroccan design, traditional Moroccan architecture can be divided into two general categories: Andalucian and Southern Kasbah. Andalucian architecture is more complex and refined and was most developped from the 10th to 18th centuries. Southern architecture is much more ancient, having been developped centuries before Arabic architecture was introduced in Morocco, and is more simple but none the less stunning in its elegance, efficiency and beauty... Learn More

Architecture and Interiors

Moroccan architecture and interior design is very diverse both throughout history and locally. While many different cultures have influenced Moroccan design, traditional Moroccan architecture can be divided into two general categories: Andalucian and Southern Kasbah. Andalucian architecture is more complex and refined and was most developped from the 10th to 18th centuries. Southern architecture is much more ancient, having been developped centuries before Arabic architecture was introduced in Morocco, and is more simple but none the less stunning in its elegance, efficiency and beauty...

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