Videos tagged with "stamen"

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

Town of Tetouan - Great Attractions (Tetouan, Morocco) [01:11]
Take a tour of Town of Tetouan in Tetouan, Morocco -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats. Near the northernmost tip of Morocco, looking towards Spain, is the beautiful Arabic town of Tetouan. The buildings of the town are mostly white and reflect the traditional architecture of the area. Tetouan has been populated since the third century BC, and was later built into a city sometime in the 14th century. The area has been a confluence of many cultures, and as such French, Spanish, Jewish, and Arabic influences can be seen throughout the town. Throughout the town are many mosques, churches, synagogues, and other places of religious reverence, which serve as a testament to the tolerance of this community. UNESCO has declared Tetouan's old town to be an official World Heritage Site, because of its historical homes and buildings.
Tags: Great, Attractions, morocco, Town, Tetouan

Archaeological Site of Volubilis - Great Attractions (Mekne [01:09]
Take a tour of Archaeological Site of Volubilis in Meknes, Morocco -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats. The astounding archaeological site of Volubilis rests near the Moroccan city of Meknes in North Africa. An important outpost city of the Roman Empire, it stood on the grounds of a former Carthaginian settlement. This site is especially famed for holding the most well preserved Roman ruins in this region of North Africa. Many of the grand monuments, such as the ancient ruins of the basilica, date from the 2nd and 3rd centuries BC These momentous archaeological findings are a testament to several civilizations and nearly 2000 years of occupancy. Spread over an expansive 42 hectares of gorgeous landscape under the lovely blue sky, Volubilis will inspire pure admiration.
Tags: Great, Attractions, morocco, Archaeological, Site, Volubilis, Meknes