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MOROCCO
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. . an exiting and worldly experience
 Morocco
may only be the other side of the Mediterranean from
Europe but culturally this Islamic country is very different.
Despite many years of French and Spanish colonial rule
Morocco is very much an Arab country. Morocco is located
on the tip of North Africa bordering Algeria to the
East, Mauritania to the South, the Atlantic Ocean to
the West and the Mediterranean to the North. The country
has a mixed terrain crossed by several mountain ranges.
The Atlas Mountains run across the middle of the country
to the Atlantic coast, the Middles Atlas Mountains rise
from the South and the Rif Mountains run along the North
cost.
Moroccan
culture can be an exciting and worldly experience -
the world of medinas and minarets, desert and mountain.
The people are friendly and the place is colourful.
Souks are a way of life in Morocco and you usually will
not have to go far to find one. You can often get good
bargains here - when it comes to haggling the Moroccans
are experts! Morocco is a very diverse country for the
visitor. There are miles of sun drenched beaches whilst
inland is the fascinating Berber country. Beyond the
Atlas are the fringes of the Sahara, where the caravans
once stopped on their way south to trade in spice and
ivory.
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cuisine of Morocco has been influenced by the native
Berber cuisine, the Arabic Andalusian cuisine, brought
by Moors when they left Spain, the Turkish cuisine from
Turkish occupied Algeria and the Middle Eastern cuisines
brought by the Arabs. The history of Morocco is reflected
in its cuisine. In the Middle Ages refugees from Baghdad
settled in Morocco, bringing with them traditional recipes
that are now common in Morocco but forgotten in the
Middle East. The same thing happened when many Muslims
were expelled from Spain during the Spanish inquisition,
this is why Moroccan cuisine is so rich. The main Moroccan
dish most people are familiar with is couscous which
is very old and probably of Berber origin. One of the
main methods of cooking in Morocco is using the tagine
which is an earthenware dish with a conical shaped lid.
The dishes described as tagines (because they are cooked
in one) are Moroccan slow-cooked meat, fruit and vegetable
dishes which are almost invariably made with mutton.
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of the delights of a holiday abroad can be
experiencing the real cuisine of the region
in the actual cultural setting. For many of
us the cuisine of a region can be just as
novel and interesting as the landscape or
the guilded temples. Even the most casual
cook can be intrigued by the selection of
ingredients, preparation and cooking of the
meals, particularly when the results can be
so satisfying. Cook East has a range of informal
classes with cooking schools well suited for
complete beginners as for people who view
cooking as a satisfying hobby. A hands-on
exploration into the cuisine of a culture
is an ideal way to gain insight and greater
immersion into that destination. |
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