Morocco: Treasures this North African country has given the World

Morocco the land of 

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The Kingdom of Morocco is a good place to visit it's variely geography. Morocco does not only have paradise beaches and sweeping expanses of desert, it has beautiful mountains too.

 Morocco has two major mountain ranges, 'The Rif Mountains' in the north and 'The Atlas Mountains', stretching through the middle of the country. 

Morocco is also known for its Medinas, which are cities' historical downtowns and the place to hunt for traditional handicrafts. 

All Moroccan handicrafts, like jewelry, rugs, leather items and teapots can be found in the Medina.

The country is relatively safe, peaceful and stable. Moroccan people, both Arabic and Berber, are also known for their warm hospitality and friendly nature.

The food is amazing, the culture is unique, and the prices are affordable.

Over the centuries, Morocco's identity has been shaped by the influence of many, from the earliest indigenous peoples to the artisans who live there today. To uncover all the mysteries of the country, take a closer look at his eight gifts that Moroccan culture and its rich history brought to the world.

• Taliouine saffron

The tight-knit Berber community of Taliouine has a world-renowned ingredient: saffron. The saffron grown in this southwestern city is so popular that even the Moroccan king visits Taliouine once a year to hold  a saffron festival known as Anmugar Amadal N Zafran.  Although people have used saffron medicinally since biblical times, modern science is just started to understand the unique properties of this aromatic spice. According to recent medical studies, saffron tea has been shown to help with conditions such as heart problems, depression and asthma.

• Artisanal leather

Moroccan tanners, especially the city of Fez, have been making leather goods since the Middle Ages. In fact, Fez has the oldest and largest concentration of tanneries on the planet. Moroccan tanners' pride and dedication to sun-dried cowhide have earned them the respect of the global fashion industry. His one of Morocco's unique leather goods are men's slippers called babouches. Note, however, that most of these slippers do not provide arch support, so people with flat feet should look elsewhere for optimal foot comfort.

• Handcrafted Ceramics

Moroccan pottery, like leather production in Morocco, is a respected and time-honored tradition passed down from craftsman to craftsman. It's also no problem that the Fez region has some of the finest clays in North Africa. 

An easy way to identify pottery made in Fez is by its color. Fez craftsmen usually prefer blue and white designs. Today, about 80% of Morocco's handmade pottery comes from Fez and the surrounding towns.

• Moroccan Tea Culture:

Did you know that Moroccans are big tea drinkers?

It's not uncommon to drink up to 10 cups of mint tea a day. An elaborate Moroccan tea party is usually booked after lunch and can last several hours. Most often, guests are served a carefully prepared tea with fresh mint and a sprig of sugar, perhaps accompanied by fresh bread and olive oil.

• Religious jewels

Before the establishment of the modern state of Israel in 1948, Morocco had the largest Jewish community in all of North Africa. Jews,  has lived in Morocco for at least 2,000 years, manufacturing intricate crafts of jewelry. Fortunately, many of the elaborate religious objects used by Moroccan Jews have survived and can be found in locations around the world, such as the Jewish Museum in London and the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. Many large cities still have strong Jewish communities and synagogues.

• The ancient ways of Morocco's Berbers

The Berbers are the oldest indigenous tribe in North Africa and were said to have established a kingdom in Morocco under the rule of Boccha I around 110 BC. Despite Morocco's many conquests over the years, the Berbers have managed to adapt, and today there are approximately 20 million Berbers living in the country. Although anthropologists refer to all the indigenous peoples of North Africa as "Berbers", there is enormous diversity in languages, wedding rituals, and other cultural practices, even within nations. For example, there are at least three different Berber languages ​​spoken in the modern-day.

• Moroccan Modernism

Moroccan artist Mohammed Melehi has been obsessed with waves since the 1960s. All of Melehi's major paintings use a wave motif with different color schemes and contrasting shapes in an attempt to connect Moroccan art with European modernism to Morocco itself. There are many theories as to why Melehi is so fascinated by these hypnotic shapes. Some believe that he draws inspiration from the beaches of his hometown of Asilah, while others believe that the curves represent the art of Arab calligraphers.

• Abstract Textiles

Moroccan textiles are unique with their elegant embroidered patterns. The Moroccan women who make these textiles often use abstract geometric patterns to give the viewer a sense of otherworldly harmony.

The designs on handmade Moroccan textiles are particularly unique in that they often reflect the individual artist who made them. For example, Moroccans more influenced by Arabic art might give more floral arrangements, while Jewish Moroccans might favor the Star of David.

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