Explore Moroccan culture, an intriguing mix of Amazigh, Arab, Andalusian. Mediterranean, Islamic, Jewish and other influences.
Throughout Morocco there are shared traditions, but many cultural practices, celebrations, dress and culinary preferences vary according to region.
Henna tattoos are a traditional way that Moroccan women beautify their hands and feet, particularly for special occasions and celebrations. Whether simple or intricate, Moroccan henna designs and styles can vary from one part of the country to another.
For hundreds of years, Moroccan women have been using a variety of natural products and treatments to enhance their beauty and promote healthy skin and hair. Here are our top picks of Moroccan beauty traditions to try at home.
Transliterations from Moroccan Arabic (Darija) to English, French and other Latin languages can vary widely. Phonetic spellings even differ within Morocco,
Ashura is a solemn religious occasion in most of the Muslim world. In Morocco, however, Ashura has become synonymous with a number of traditions that are far more cultural than religious.
Have you heard of Ashura and wondered about its origin and meaning? Learn about the significance of Ashura in Sunni and Shiite Islam, and discover how it’s observed in Morocco.
Udhiyah and qurbani are interchangeable Arabic terms for the sacrificial slaughter of a sheep, goat, cow or camel as mandated for Muslims during the Islamic …
Muslims worldwide observe two major religious holidays: Eid al Fitr and Eid al Adha. The first marks the end of Ramadan while the second culminates …
As part of Islamic dietary guidelines, Muslims adhere to a specific manner of humane religious slaughter called zabihah (or dhabihah) in order to obtain meat that …
The mention of kefta (ground or minced meat) always brings deep memories of mine to the surface. All of them are related to my father, …