Videos tagged with "handicrafts"

Chefchaouen -- The Blue City of Morocco [05:09]
One of Morocco's most popular tourist destinations, Chefchaouen is most known for its blue-rinsed buildings and alleys, an old tradition leftover from the city's Jewish population. Chefchaouen was founded by Moorish exiles from Spain, in 1471, as a small fortress to fend off the attacks of invading Portuguese forcess in northern Morocco. After the Spanish Reconquista, the small mountain town became one of the largest Moriscos and Jews refuge sites, and during their stay they managed to leave their mark on it, one that makes the modern city so special. The name Chefchaouen comes from "chauen", which is Spanish for horns, and refers to the shape of the two mountains overlooking the settlement. But it's not its strange name, the beautiful and unique handicrafts sold by local craftsman, or the delicious goat cheese that attracts the majority of tourists to Chefchaouen. It's the blue-painted houses and buildings of the city, a tradition inherited from the former Jewish inhabitants. In the Bible, Israelites are commanded to dye one of the threads in their tallit (prayer shawl) blue, with tekhelel. This was an old natural dye, processed from a species of shellfish, but in time its production collapsed and the Jewish people eventually forgot how to make it. But, in honor of the sacred commandment, the color blue was still woven into the cloth of their tallit. When they look at the dye, they will think of the blue sky, and the God above them in Heaven. While the Jewish population ...

Local weaver in the rue Sidi ben Slimane, you can see him on your way to Riad Ariha Marrakech [02:11]
A short video that briefly describes the work of a local weaver near Riad Ariha Marrakech. We visited Abdelaziz in his tiny store that you pass on your way to the riad. He makes beautiful scarves - you can custom order in the exact colours you want or purchase something ready-made. One of the many fascinating craftsmen that make Marrakech so alive and interesting.
Tags: weaver, marrakech, old, city, medina, morocco, handicrafts, craftsmen, riad, ariha, riads, Marrakesh

Morocco.m2ts [04:33]
A charming cruise ship day excursion of Tangier and Tetouan in Morocco.
Tags: Morocco, Tetuoan, jellaba, Holland, america, spanish, charms, excursion, tangier, casbah, north, africa, candle dance, belly dance, handicrafts, cruise ship, ghauptli

Riad Dar Les Cigognes is a luxury boutique hotel and spa in Marrakech Morocco [05:26]
Dar Les Cigognes is a luxury boutique hotel situated in the heart of the medina of Marrakech. Facing the gates of the Royal Palace, this charming hotel has just 11 rooms and suites, an award-winning cooking school, a full service spa and traditional Moroccan hammam, an incredible roof garden with views of the eponymous storks, restaurant, and small boutique with a nice selection of local handicrafts.
Tags: Dar Les Cigognes, boutique hotel marrakech, boutique hotel marrakesh, riad, riad hotel, luxury riad, marrakech riad, marrakesh riad, morocco, marokko, maroc, chic hotel, hip hotel, spa hotel, spa, marrrakesh, marrakech