History of Morocco

The riad, one of the architectural gems of Moroccan culture, can be found throughout North Africa and even in Spain, in those Moorish cities like Cordoba and Granada. Riads were born from a culture that believed that wealth should be hidden from view, that it was the interior world that was the world of riches. This echoed the spiritual side, and this style of design can be found throughout the muslim world, but nowhere has it reached such heights of brilliance in interior design as in Marrakech.

Marrakech was many times the centre of the Moorish world, its culture, and civilization. It was a great culture, and it left is imprint on the Iberian peninsula, and so, on all of Central and South America. The food and culture of those nations show the ancient traces of the Moors in their art, architecture, design, cuisine, and culture to this day. You will find riads not just all over Spain, but in Mexico, and further afield.

Festivals: These are some of the events that take place throughout the year in Morocco. For a more complete list, consult the sites indicated below:
Tafraout Almond Blossom Festival: February El Kelâa M'Gouna Festival of Roses: May Salé Wax Lantern Festival: May Immouzzer Honey Festival (Agadir region): May Ouarzazate Desert Symphonies: June Séfrou Cherry Festival (Fès region): June Marrakech Crafts Festival: July Essaouira Gnaoua Festival: June Guelmim Camel Festival: July	Asilah Cultural Festival: August Imilchil Tribal Marriage Festival: September Tissa Equine Festival (Fès region): September Erfoud Date Festival: October Fès Sacred Music Festival: May/June Agadir Festival: December El Jadida Moussem Moulay Abdellah: August Moussem Moulay Idriss Zerhoun (Meknes region): August Marrakech film festival: December

For a full listing of cultural events in Morocco, please visit one of these two sites:

Moroccan Travel Information
http://www.temps-du-maroc.net

Moroccan Tourism
http://www.tourism-in-morocco.com