Morocco is a culture-vulture’s paradise. Islamic monuments, Berber kasbahs, Roman ruins, hamams, souks, cafes, snack stalls, trippy mosaics, smoky hookahs, touts, Marrakesh, Casablanca...this is eastern oriental heaven at it’s best! To get under the skin of Morocco read, Leonora Peet’s ‘Women of Marrakesh’, watch the classic film, ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ and listen to the sounds of Master Musicians of Joujouka.
Information
Capital: Rabat
Official Languages: Arabic
Government: Constitutional Monarchy
Currency: Dirham
Time Zone: +1:00 GMT (5½ hrs behind India)
Telephone Calling Code: 00212
When to Visit
Best time to visit: October to April. The average temperature in Morocco is 17.3°C. The highest average temperature is 27°C in August and the lowest average is 7°C in January.
What to Eat and Drink
The most important ingredients in Moroccon cooking are lemons, olives, figs, dates and almonds. Seafood and fish is more popular than beef, though lamb and poultry are common enough.
What to eat and drink
Tajine: Lamb or poultry stew
Cashew bisteeya: Phyllo dough pie
Couscous with fennel
Mhalbi: Custard
Mescouta: Date cookies
Mint tea
What to Buy
Copper vessels, fezes,
Berber carpets, leather goods, spices, olives, metal and wood work, hookahs.
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