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In Morocco, eating is like a big social event! I've had dinners with friends that lasted 4 hours, one course after another. The key is, to eat a little of everything! Most meals often have up to 5 courses: starting with bstilla, thin pastry filled with chicken mixture, followed by a tasty kebab, then a tajine of couscous (granular semolina), which is steamed and served with spices, vegetables, nuts and raisins, and often served with rich spicy stews and roasted meats served with Khubz (a round spongy homemade bread), then fruits, pastries and tea at the end.
The common ritual is washing your hands and drinking tea before and after the meal. Traditional Moroccans, eat with their fingers (right hand) and sharing food in a big platter. Before eating, people give thanks to God by saying "Bismillah" and at the end of the meal the say "Al Hamdulilah". Leave a Comment
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Although Morocco is an Islamic country, there is a laid-back attitude towards alcohol, which is widely available in bars. Morocco is by far one of the more liberal Islamic countries. In fact Morocco produces its own beer and wines. Most local cafes don't serve it but restaurants, especially those run or owned by foreigners usually have some.
I'm not sure what percentage of the locals actually drink alcohol but my impression is that it's quite high more particularly among the under 30s crowd and teenagers.
As far as what drinks are available: Heineken is the most popular imported beer. They also the have local Casablanca (okay) Stork or Flag beers which are half the price compared to the European brands but they're not that good. The only time I think Stork was good was, when we went to the Merzouga dunes, it was so hot and dry that any cold beer will do.
Morocco also imports just about every kind of alcohol that exists: whisky, vodka, tequila, etc. but they are expensive.
As far as wine goes, red Clairet de Meknčs , made reallyy light in French claret style is good. I heard Beauvallon is another good one, but is usually reserved for export. Other varieties worth trying include the strong red Cabernet, Ksar and Siraoua. Stick to the reds.
So for people who like to enjoy a glass of wine or beer it's no problem at all just don't expect to be served or offered some when you go to someone's home.
Cheers! Salud! Skal! Kampai! A vortre sante! Saude! Leave a Comment
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Moroccan arabic is very different from traditional arabic.
I suggest buying the Lonely Planet Moroccan Arabic Phrasebook. It's only $5.95. I got mine back I think in 1996 so I'm sure there's an updated version. It helped me a lot and it's pretty accurate (well pronouncing it right is another thing --I can never get the tongue- rolling, tongue-twisting words). Anyway, it's a good reference to have on hand anyway!
But then again if you speak French, you don't need this book.
You'll also find that most young Moroccans (early 20s & below) speaks English--may not be perfect but good. For those who can afford, once they reach highschool, they go to an american school to study English. Leave a Comment
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 by girladventure
I prefer Sidi Ali--no taste. The other two have a distinct taste that I don't like. But then it's a matter of preference, you can try all three. They're really cheap and you can get them anywhere. Leave a Comment
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Best between Sept-Oct, March-May
OK on winter months, Nov-Feb, are generally fine and warm except in the north or up the mountains.
Worst in July, Aug. Hot inland, though it can be the most pleasant time on the coast. Although, most of my travels were during these months since it's the only time I have month break from school.
Ramadan can be an awkward time as many locals neither eat nor drink during the day and may be tired [ this year is on Oct 15 - Nov 14 ]. Leave a Comment
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 by traveldave
Marrakech was founded in 1060 by the Almoravides, fanatic religious nomads from what is now Western Sahara. The city was the first capital of a united Morocco in the eleventh century.
Nowadays, Marrakech is the largest city in southern Morocco, with about 1,700,000 inhabitants. It is a place where the Berber and Arabic cultures come together, although the Berbers comprise the majority.
Marrakech is located near the High Atlas Mountains, and the snow-capped peaks provide a spectacular backdrop to the city. Leave a Comment
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Despite a strong European influence, the Arab influence is visible as well. The Old Medina with its maze of narrow streets, neighborhood mosques, and whitewashed walls is clearly Arabic, as is the huge Hassan II Mosque on the sea coast. And although many women are attired in the latest European fashions, many choose to wear the traditional l'tam, or face veil, and robe-like djellabah. Leave a Comment
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 waiting for their king by sachara
When we finished lunch, the king was not arrived yet. We got permission again to continue our route westward as fast as possible, because the king has to be at our heels now. nother group foreigners travelling eastward had to wait at this restaurant from early morning and had still to wait till the king really should pass by. On the last part of our way to Agadir we discussed of the king maybe allready was arrived in Agadir by helicopter? Leave a Comment
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 dressed up for their king by sachara
In all the villages and towns and at all cross roads in the rural area were thousands of people, mostly women, beautifully dressed for their king.
They waited allready for hours, anxious to see the cars of the king and the king himself of course.
When they saw our three landrovers, they start to sing and dance. So we were feeling like we were the king.
It was a pity that we were not allowed to drive slowly ot to stop to have a closer look at all those beautiful women. Leave a Comment
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 road to Agadir by sachara
We followed the same route at the same day, but we were ahead. We had permission to continue our route, before the king should arrive.
Allt the villages and small towns on our way were decorated with red and green flags and portraits of the king.
Along the whole road, hundreds of KMs, stood soldiers at both sides of the road at every 100 M as statues, turned with their face to the landscape for protection reasons by looking at the eventually coming ennemy.
The evening before we saw many miltary trucks loaded with soldiers, also very old ones, looking 60 or older. So Morocco seemed to be totally mobilized. Leave a Comment
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