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Morocco’s capital city, Rabat, will once again play host to the annual Mawazine World Rhythms Festival, set to take place from 16 to 24 May 2008. Organized by the Maroc-Cultures Association, the festival will welcome musicians and music-lovers from all over the world to join in this eight day celebration of the uniting power of music. The focus of the Mawazine Festival will be primarily on jazz and gypsy music, while embracing a wide variety of other music genres.
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Essaouira has always been a magnet for tourists who travel to Morocco, as it is known for its magnificent history, art and as a city where many poets and writers found their inspiration. Just off the coast, and visible from the city, lies a small group of islands known as Iles Purpuraires. Not only do these islands add mystery and intrigue to the city, but it they protect Essaouira from the sometimes turbulent ocean.
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Many people would agree that the best part of going on holiday is going to the beach whenever possible. Especially when visiting foreign destinations, visitors always ensure that exploring the beaches of their chosen destination is on the agenda for their holiday. Most people wish they could make use of the magnificent waves but have no, or very little, surfing experience and that is why the Endo Surf Camp established itself in Morocco. Known for its beautiful beaches and good surfing conditions during the summer months from August to May, Morocco is the ideal location to learn how to surf, and Endo Surf Camp is the ideal teacher.
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The ancient walled town of Sefrou lies on the slopes of the Middle Atlas Mountains, in close proximity to the city of Fez in Morocco. The mountainous terrain and temperate climate make the region around Sefrou an ideal environment for cultivating cherries. The thousands of cherry trees make an exquisite display when they are covered in blossoms, and harvest time (around mid-June) is more than enough reason for the friendly inhabitants of this lovely Moroccan town to celebrate – and there is no doubt that the Cherry Festival is a joyous celebration.
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The city of Dakhla, situated on the Atlantic coastline of Morocco-administered Western Sahara, with its lovely white houses, fascinating architecture, ancient history and friendly people, is a popular destination for tourists. The majority of the residents of Dakhla rely on fishing to provide a living and by mid afternoon each day, sections of the beach are scattered with fishing vessels in all shapes, sizes and colors, with fishermen offloading the results of their day’s work.
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Marrakech is known as the lively city of Morocco and a popular destination for tourists. Blanketed in mystery, yet bustling with life and vibrancy, the city offers travelers a unique mixture of the past and present. Tourists are able to explore the traditions and culture of Morocco, while being able to find many modern day luxuries, in the accommodation, attractions and facilities that have been created with the tourist in mind. But in the heart of the energetic Medina district, visitors can find the ultimate in luxury accommodation, tranquility and a tale that sprouts from the pages of an ancient diary.
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Moroccan Tadelakt is considered to be one of the oldest and most treasured plaster finishes in the world. In a technique, which is believed to be about 4,000 years old, the art of Tadelakt was used as a coating in the bathrooms and hammams (a type of sauna or steam bath) of the traditional riads in Morocco. The traditional techniques of producing Tadelakt have been passed from master to apprentice through many generations and to this day there are Tadelakt artisans who continue this tradition.
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It seems as if the lure of owning a second home in countries such as Portugal and Spain has started to die down, and that in the last few years the spotlight has fallen on Morocco. In cities such as Marrakech, prices of homes and land have rocketed by 1,500 %, as foreign investors and families who are in the market for investing in property turn to Morocco. And even though the property market is booming and investors scramble to close deals and secure their small piece of this mysterious paradise, there are dangers in investing without knowing how the property market in Morocco works.
