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• The Wattasid Dynasty of Morocco

  In its long and often tumultuous history, the Kingdom of Morocco was dominated by a succession of dynasties, one of these being the Wattasid Dynasty, established in 1472 and ending in 1554. ...

• Famous Qanun Player Hicham Chami

  Hicham Chami is a musician from Morocco who plays the qanun, a plucked box zither-type classical instrument. Today he is a research fellow at the University of Florida and has received ...

• Morocco’s Alaouite Dynasty

  Morocco's Royal Family are descendants of the Alaouite Dynasty, which has been ruling since 1631 when its founder, Moulay Ali Cherif, became Prince of Tafilalt. At this time authority to rule ...

• Kasbah of the Udayas

  The diversity, rich history and cultural heritage of Morocco can be explored through its numerous attractions that allow visitors to travel back in time and visually experience Morocco's ...

• Morocco’s Fascinating Flora

  There is more to Morocco than meets the eye at first glance. It is filled with magnificent sights, historical wonders and mythical deserts, with a range of activities that include everything ...

• Roschdy Zem Film Entered for Oscar

  Morocco's entry for the Foreign Films Category of the 2012 Oscar Awards is the movie 'Omar Killed Me', chosen by the country's selection commission, headed by Mohamed Gallaoui. The film has ...

• Escape to Sidi Kaouki

  There is a town near to the cities of Essaouira and Agadir in Morocco that will captivate the imagination of visitors. It was named after a holy man, who some refer to as a teacher, who used ...

• The Ancient City of Sijilmasa

  The western ridge of ancient Maghreb is now Morocco. During the medieval period it was home to a city by the name of Sijilmasa, which became a vital trade post as it was located on the ...

• Historic Almoravid Koubba

  When walking into the prayer room, visitors will notice an inscription above the doorway that reads: "I was created for science and prayer, by the prince of the believers, descendant of the ...

• Mohammed Choukri: A Success Story

  The life story of Mohammed Choukri is an inspiring one. Following a troubled childhood, he was able to raise himself up to become one of the greatest novelists and authors to emerge out of ...