
It is a must-have dish for celebrations. Originally a traditional cooking vessel that preserves the flavor of dishes, it now refers to the dishes cooked in this vessel. For example, braised chicken, beef, lamb or seafood cooked in it is called a certain Tajine. Specifically, Moroccan spices and meat are put into this vessel and slow-braised for several hours until the meat melts in the mouth. Then, tear off pieces of the firm yet tender, soft yet chewy pita bread to dip and eat with the dish. A warm serving is enough to fill you up right away.

It is made by steaming couscous, a North African rice dish, with chicken broth, then lightly coating it with aged butter and steaming again, repeating this process three times. Only after the sweetness of the chicken broth and the rich aroma of the butter have fully infused the couscous are various meats, vegetables and soups poured over it. It has a unique flavor and is very popular among the French, which is why there are many Moroccan-owned couscous specialty stores in France.

It is a famous Moroccan festival dish with elaborate preparation that takes four to five hours. First, stew chicken with spices and cream until tender, then debone and chop the chicken. Blanch almonds in water to remove their skins, stir-fry them until golden, then crush them. Sauté onions with eggs over low heat until thickened. Finally, layer the fillings of chicken, crushed almonds and scrambled eggs one by one, and bake in the oven.

It is filled with chicken and beef (or beef and lamb), served with triangular flatbread on the side, and drizzled with rich chicken and grape juice to go with the meat. The addition of unsweetened milk gives it a subtle milky aroma, with a more delightful taste the more you chew, making it distinctly different from other dishes.


Moroccan mint tea stands out as the most distinctive of Moroccan mint tea beverages; Turkish coffee is brewed with spices and can also be used for fortune-telling. If you’re worried about gobbling down each dish in excitement and being unable to savor the subsequent ones to your heart’s content, it’s best to know in advance how many courses there will be. You can simply count the tablecloths laid on the table—since one tablecloth is removed along with the plates after each course, the number of tablecloths reveals the number of courses.

The argan tree is a species endemic to Morocco, drought and high temperature resistant, mostly growing in southern Morocco with a lifespan of about 150 to 200 years. Argan oil pressed from argan fruits is an extremely precious oil. Rich in vitamin E, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, argan oil contains twice as much vitamin E as olive oil and a much higher content of linoleic acid than olive oil. Once upon a time, making cosmetics with argan fruits and argan oil was a secret known only to Berber women. As a beauty product, argan oil can be used to massage the face, nails, hair and body. It is said that due to its high content of vitamin E and saponins (which soften the skin), argan oil has a remarkable anti-wrinkle effect. Many Europeans traveling to Morocco will go to Moroccan shops in the old town to look for this "miracle oil" as a souvenir and gift for relatives and friends, or for their own use.
When Moroccans meet guests, they generally customarily use the hug greeting, and the handshake is also becoming increasingly popular. African handshakes have unique characteristics. When relatives and friends reunite, both sides gently shake each other's right hands, then touch each other's thumbs, and finally shake hands warmly and firmly. During the exchange of greetings, their right hands remain tightly clasped until the end of the greetings. When shaking hands, the left hand is strictly prohibited from being used. Moroccan women often perform a curtsy when meeting guests. They regard tea as an excellent treat for welcoming guests. When Moroccans feast guests, they always offer tea three times to show their respect. After receiving tea three times, guests must drink it respectfully; otherwise, they will be considered impolite.


The following festivals are based on the Gregorian calendar, each with a one-day national holiday.
[TIPS: Around August every year is Morocco's vacation period, when staff of government departments, enterprises and other public institutions in Morocco take vacations one after another]
Islamic New Year's Day: 1 day off
Eid al-Fitr, celebrating the end of Ramadan: 2 days off, with the custom of buying new clothes for children and giving them pocket money
Eid al-Adha: The most important traditional festival, equivalent to the Spring Festival in China, 2 days off, when families gather and there are activities such as sheep sacrifice
Mawlid al-Nabi, commemorating the birth of the Prophet Muhammad: 2 days off
The earliest inhabitants were the Berbers. In the 7th century AD, the Arabs entered the region and established the first Arab kingdom in the 8th century. The Alawite dynasty, which remains in power in the early 21st century, was founded in 1660, and King Mohammed VI is the 23rd monarch of this dynasty. Starting from the 15th century, Western powers invaded successively.
In October 1904, France and Spain signed an agreement to divide their spheres of influence in Morocco.
On March 30, 1912, Morocco became a French protectorate. In the same year, France and Spain signed the Madrid Treaty, under which the northern zone of Morocco and Ifni in the south were designated as Spanish protectorates.
Morocco gained independence on March 2, 1956. On August 14, 1957, it was officially named the Kingdom of Morocco, and the Sultan was renamed the King.
King Mohammed V passed away in February 1961, and King Hassan II ascended the throne in March of the same year.
On July 23, 1999, King Hassan II died of illness. Crown Prince Sidi Mohammed acceded to the throne on the same day and was officially crowned as King Mohammed VI on July 30.
The entire population is Muslim. Pork, blood, carrion, and animals slaughtered in a name other than Allah's are forbidden to eat; alcohol is prohibited. During Ramadan, eating and drinking in public are not allowed. Unauthorized photography of the portrait of the Moroccan King is prohibited, and authorized photos can be purchased in licensed stores. Couples should avoid overly intimate behavior in public.
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