Explore the Beauty of Lalla Takerkoust

Situated about 40 kilometers from the city of Marrakech in Morocco, the beautiful lake of Lalla Takerkoust provides a perfect setting for leisure and is a popular destination for city-dwellers and tourists to get in touch with nature. Lalla Takerkoust is a man-made lake which was built between 1929 and 1935 for the primary purpose of providing the city of Marrakech and the surrounding areas with electricity, as well as to irrigate the agricultural fields in the plain of Haouz.

Morocco’s Spectacular Rose Festival

Amongst the mystery and beauty of the Moroccan landscapes lies magnificent natural wonders and crops that are vital to the community. Most crops and seasons are celebrated in Morocco, however, it is difficult to establish an exact date for these events, as it depends on the harvest and many other nature related factors. The Rose Festival is a magical event that usually takes place at the beginning of May every year and has become a favorite attraction and festival for tourists to attend.

La Maison Arabe Cooking Workshops

La Maison Arabe has a history as rich as the city of Marrakech itself. It began its life as a renowned restaurant in 1940, but fell into disrepair until it was carefully renovated back to its original beauty, with age old techniques that set traditional Marrakech homes apart from those in the rest of Morocco. From hand polished agate stone, detailed cedar wood ceilings, breathtaking cupolas and chiseled plaster, every aspect of renovation was kept as traditional and original as possible. Today, La Maison Arabe is not only known to serve some of the best food in Morocco, but is a luxury hotel and rejuvenating holiday destination.

Wax Lantern Procession of the Barbary Pirates

Festivals are viewed with high regard in Morocco and take place throughout the year to celebrate local traditions, customs and the arts. Visitors to this exotic country can enjoy an interesting aspect of the Moroccan way of life by attending festivals that coincide with their visit. In April each year the town of Salé celebrates the Wax Lantern Procession to honor the 16th century holy man Sidi Abdallah Ben Hassoun, the patron saint of travelers and the patron of the town.

Healing Sounds of the Gnawas

The Gnawa are a black Muslim ethnic group which descended from slaves and African migrants who came to Morocco. The word Gnawa, or Gnaoua, also refers to the specific form and style of music that is played by this traditional and cultural group in Morroco. Now a significant part of the history and heritage of Morocco, the Gnawas are respected and admired for their moral beliefs and the hypnotic beats of their music.

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