Moroccan Arts and Culture The almost medieval-like hustle and bustle of Morocco is for most travelers a world away from their own cities and towns. The culture and people are usually so completely different from what they know that they often find themselves in situations to which they have no idea how to react. The following brief explanation of Moroccan art and culture is designed to help you get the most out of your stay in this amazing country. Art The art of this country is truly
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A tagine is a unique type of ceramic or clay cookware that’s popular in North Africa. The bottom is a wide‚ circular shallow dish used for both cooking and serving‚ while the top of the tagine is distinctively shaped into a rounded dome or cone. The word "tagine" also refers to the succulent dish which is slow-cooked inside the cooking vessel. Typically‚ a tagine is a rich stew of meat‚ chicken‚ or fish‚ and most often includes vegetables or fruit. Vegetables can also be cooked alone.\ A tajine
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ideologies. And Morocco makes no exception to this fashion. Actually‚ the democratic boom and the attempt to recover the undemocratic deeds of the past in Morocco has given birth to several activists with causes‚ and liberated movements among which is the Moroccan feminist movement. The recent uproar about the position of women in the political arena has induced me to investigate the history of this movement and evaluate some of their achievements. The feminist movement in Morocco came out of the nationalist
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Spirits‚ Stories‚ and Their Influence on the Moroccan Culture of Tuhami By telling stories‚ Tuhami‚ the title subject of Tuhami: A Portrait of a Moroccan allowed Crapanzano‚ author and anthropologist‚ to understand the thought processes and beliefs of his culture‚ even though these stories often did not depict the reality of Tuhami’s life. One example of these “unreal” stories is presented in the very first pages of the book‚ in his anecdote of how he came to work for the pasha’s son. In the account
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country‚ and they seek a palpable interaction with the culture. This segment might be one of the most important segment to target (30 to 50 percent of the travelers from the key source markets). However‚ it would be nonsense to neglect the other segments ; The youth segment ( 18 to 30 years commonly called generation Y)‚ the family segment ( price sensitive segment that look for safety and high value)‚ The holidaymaker segment ( seeking cultures discovery and attracted by the diversity that a country
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Moroccan Family Values . The family is the most significant unit of Moroccan life and plays an important role in all social relations. . The individual is always subordinate to the family or group. . Nepotism is viewed positively‚ since it indicates patronage of one’s family. . The family consists of both the nuclear and the extended family. . The elderly are revered and respected and often exert a great influence on the rest of the family. Gift Giving Etiquette . If you are invited to
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Moroccan Marriage Introduction In Morocco the marriage celebration includes several well organized ceremonies that can last from 3 days to a week‚ depending on the family and region of Morocco. These festivities are always the ideal opportunity to bring Moroccan families together and show the richness of Moroccan customs and traditions through clothing‚ art‚ music or cuisine which is represented via a cocktail of delicious dishes. Moroccan women still attend in the traditional ways. The wedding
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Introducing Sociolinguistics ‘Here is a welcome introduction to sociolinguistics by a leading researcher in the field. Users will be inspired by the breadth and sweep of Meyerhoff’s treatment.’ William Labov‚ University of Pennsylvania‚ USA ‘Miriam Meyerhoff’s entertaining volume revels in the diversity that is the cornerstone of sociolinguistics – she takes us to every continent to provide contemporary‚ refreshing and engaging examples of the key concepts of the discipline‚ and does so in a
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Research on the general industries: The Moroccan economy has performed moderately well‚ particularly when viewed in the context of the performance of France and Spain‚ its two main trade partners. Although the government has successfully kept inflation low‚ it has been faced with the continuing problem of unemployment‚ an issue affecting urban youth in particular. Average disposable household incomes have risen in recent years‚ and this has been reflected by rising consumer spending. According
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Economic Environment Development of the Moroccan Economy The Moroccan economy is known for its macroeconomic stability. Inflation rates have always been relatively low‚ mainly due to the country’s restrictive currency regime. Morocco has been characterised by moderate to high growth rates. The country has benefited from its low labour cost and strategic location near the European mainland. Morocco has experienced a stronger growth than usual since the year 2000‚ caused by improved weather conditions
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