Morocco.com http://www.morocco.com/blog/ en 2008-05-14T13:37:18+01:00 hourly 6 2008-05-14T13:37:18+01:00 http://www.morocco.com/blog/gnaoua-and-world-music-festival 2008-05-14T13:37:18+01:00 en Editor Features The Gnaoua and World Music Festival is an annual event that is held in Essaouira, in Morocco. It is an event that the entire family will enjoy, and is known to be a friendly, festive and relaxed extravaganza of music, culture, entertainment and dance. Essaouira is located approximately a hundred and fifty kilometers outside Marrakech and this year, the Gnaoua and World Music Festival will be held between the 26th and 28th of June 2008. It is where local and international musicians and genres meet to create a festival that is unique in sound and vibrant in atmosphere. http://www.morocco.com/blog/mazagan-resort-is-set-to-impress 2008-05-12T07:49:40+01:00 en Editor Features Situated within a 40 minute drive from the Moroccan city of Casablanca, northeast of the coastal town of El Jadida, the US$ 35 million Mazagan Resort is set to be a dream tourist destination once it is complete. The resort has been designed to capture the very essence of Morocco’s traditional architecture and culture to provide guests with a truly authentic Moroccan experience, whilst providing all the modern conveniences expected of a world-class resort. http://www.morocco.com/blog/souk-cuisine-a-unique-moroccan-experience 2008-05-07T13:53:04+01:00 en Editor Features Souvenirs, postcards and photographs are a wonderful way of remembering a holiday or trip to various destinations. Souk Cuisine in Marrakech, Morocco, offers something more for you to take back and share with those at home. It is a unique and magical experience that is recommended to everyone visiting Marrakech, as it not only allows visitors to venture into the secrets of Moroccan cuisine, but teaches them to understand and appreciate every aspect of Moroccan cooking. http://www.morocco.com/blog/ancient-glory-of-aghmat 2008-05-05T15:20:20+01:00 en Editor Features The archaeological site known as “Joumaa Aghmat” in southern Morocco contains the remains of a Berber town that was prominent in the Sous region during medieval times. Situated on the Ourika road, about 30 kilometers east of Marrakech, Aghmat (or Ghmat) is an interesting tourist attraction to visit to gain insight into an aspect of the history of Morocco. http://www.morocco.com/blog/fantastic-entertainment-at-the-mawazine-festival 2008-04-30T11:04:25+01:00 en Editor Features 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. http://www.morocco.com/blog/iles-purpuraires-a-haven-for-wildlife 2008-04-28T10:44:48+01:00 en Editor Features 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. http://www.morocco.com/blog/hitting-the-waves-with-endo-surf-camp 2008-04-23T11:21:02+01:00 en Editor Features 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. http://www.morocco.com/blog/spectacular-celebration-of-the-cherry-festival 2008-04-21T14:04:32+01:00 en Editor Features 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. http://www.morocco.com/blog/the-delightful-fishing-town-of-dakhla 2008-04-16T13:22:10+01:00 en Editor Features 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. http://www.morocco.com/blog/the-tale-of-anayela-riad 2008-04-14T11:04:14+01:00 en Editor Features 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.