Morocco’s great moussems: the Imilchil fiançés, the Festival of the Roses, the Date moussem… all great opportunities to immerse yourself in Moroccan culture.
The scimitar-horned oryx is threatened with extinction, but Morocco, which has more than 300 oryx, is running a programme to reintegrate it into the wild.
A selection of emblematic Berber jewellery from the catalogue of an auction at Drouot. “Amber” and silver, coral and pearls are in the limelight.
After the murder of Hervé Gourdel in Kabylia and the calls for the murder of the French, one might well ask what the risk of terrorism is in Morocco.
Happy New Year 2014 and 2964 according to the Berber calendar! Here’s how Yennayer is celebrated in Morocco
Living abroad also means getting used to a different rhythm of the seasons. Autumn in Morocco is shorter and less cosy than in Europe, but I’ve rediscovered the taste of it, and autumn leaves and T-shirts go well together.
Apart from the restricted, non-tourist zone of the Western Sahara bordering Algeria and Mauritania, the map shows a Morocco that is safe for tourists.
Where to swim in Morocco? There are plenty of beaches on both coasts of the country. Only 25 beaches have been awarded the Blue Flag this year, and here is a list of the top performers.
Frigide Barjot’s visit to Morocco is problematic because it is political, whereas Frigide claims to be apolitical. This incursion of French politics has no place in Moroccan territory.
The choice of gold or silver jewellery depends on one’s wealth, of course, but also on one’s gender. In Morocco, a man is not supposed to wear gold jewellery, even for a wedding ring. Between “beldi” and modern, discover the beauty of oriental jewellery.
The Hamsa is a universal lucky charm around the Mediterranean. Muslims call it “Fatima’s Hand”, after the Prophet’s daughter. It is everywhere in Morocco.
Men and women celebrate separately in traditional Morocco. And women’s celebrations are often (always?) less beautiful than men’s.
There’s no event like Ramadan in the West, or waiting for Ramadan to start…
The festivities at the end of Ramadan are essentially private. Don’t expect to see the country in full celebration mode just after the end of Ramadan.
Mauboussin has created a special piece for Morocco and Oriental countries: a hand of Fatima adorned with the “Soleil d’Orient” motif from its new collection, in platinum and diamonds.
Although very popular with tourists, the Moussem des Roses is still a traditional festival enjoyed by the people of Kelaa, and the election of Miss Rose is far from a televised beauty contest.
