Videos tagged with "flowers"

Saffron: Morocco's mystic spice [02:02]
The small town of Taliouine in southern Morocco is home to the country's largest saffron fields. In many countries saffron is revered as a mystical spice with religious connotations. Despite being known as one of the world's most expensive spices, farmers earn only a small profit from huge sales around the world. The production of one single kilogram of saffron comes from 150000 flowers. The delicate task for separating the stamen from the flower is predominantly done by women. Depending on the quality and quantity of saffron one gram can cost on average US$6.28. For centuries saffron has been cultivated in the region and valued for its rich flavor as well as healing qualities. The yellow spice is also used as a coloring agent to enhance fabric and food. Unique purple flowers cover the southern Moroccan fields which produce the stamens from where saffron is derived. Efforts are being made in Taliouine to ensure farmers get their fair share of the proceeds for cultivating the spice. Moroccan authorities are encouraging farmers to plant further saffron crocus flowers to increase the local economy through escalating exports which will bring extra profit back into the North African country. The local branch of the Department of Agriculture created the initiative to offer support to thousands of farmers. Free seeds, water and advice were provided to help farmers produce more. Ishmael El-Hamdi said the saffron grown in this area is highly rated because the soil and climate ...
Tags: Saffron, Morocco, Flower, Seeds, Purple, Farmers, Farm, Harvest, Taliouine, Field, Spice, Magical, Expensive, Cost, Stamen, yellow, colour, color, agent, food, Department of Agriculture, Nadia Idriss Mayen, Al Arabiya English

A House in Marrakech - Beautiful & Peaceful [01:31]
Peaceful time in Marrakech
Tags: atlas, nature, maroc, jardin, garden, green, diving, square, music, tourism, marrakech, city, ville, afrique, morocco, beautiful, iloveairfrance, maghreb, africa, arabic, arabe, house, swimming, pool, palmiers, maison, piscine, palm, tree, fleurs, flowers

LalaStef [00:42]
LalaStef is specialised in Weddings, Birthdays and any private Events in Marrakesh and throughout Morocco . We provide a hand on event services including: . finding the perfect venue in Marrakesh or Morocco . finding accommodation (Riads / Villas / Hotels) . planning and managing all aspects of your event (wedding ceremony / wedding, birthday or special occasion reception: flowers, hairdresser, gifts and favours, catering, DJ...) so that you can relax and enjoy your time in Marrakesh . Our team (French and Moroccan) are based in Marrakesh and provide full time support throughout your event management process in Morocco . I myself: . have a 12 years experience in advertising and events in France (Strong expertise) . Have been living in Marrakesh for 8 years (Perfect knowledge of the spot)
Tags: wedding, marrakesh, party, morocco, onetruemedia

flowers, dates and sweets in Protest Casablanca 18 sep 2011 - Manifestations Maroc [00:51]

Tags: bank, Morocco, Maroc

"Day 3 - 25 Dec 2007" Billybull's photos around Meknes, Morocco [01:32]
A TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow of a travel blog to Meknes, Morocco by TravelPod blogger Billybull titled "Day 3 - 25 Dec 2007" Billybull's travel blog entry: "Woke up to beautiful sunshine and it was just another day in Morocco, no celebrations of course. We drove to Chellah, on the outskirts of Rabat. This was once a prosperous Roman town and then transformed into a cemetery by the Mirinids, according to the tour info. To be honest, I wasn´t really looking forward to going there. Who wants to visit a cemetery on Christmas morning when you are on holiday I moaned. Well, I take it back - it was an amazing place and I wouldn´t have missed it for the world. The entrance gate was very impressive and we entered the site, walking through the gardens of wild flowers in glorious sunshine. I was so glad we had gone there early, before the hordes arrived. It was so peaceful and idyllic. Being Christmas Day, my phone was ringing with texts and calls so I switched it off, wanting to enjoy the serenity. As we walked, we could see the river and valley stretching out below. Part of this land is currently being developed by a consortium from Dubai to include hotels, entertainment, shops etc. It´s good news for the local economy but such a shame that it will spoil the natural view from this wonderful place. We were followed by a thin but vociferous feral cat and I remembered I had some cheese in my back pack which he devoured with relish. There were cats everywhere, lying on tombstones ...