Culture of Morocco

The Kingdom of Morocco embraces a number of ancient cultures and civilizations that have witnessed history. Moroccan lands have received a number of ethnicities from the east, the south and the north. However, each of these groups has had a profound impact on the social structure of the country. Morocco is a multi-religious country, such as Christianity, Islam and Judaism. In addition, each region of Morocco has distinct characteristics. Morocco's culture has been shaped by its status and history has a unique cultural heritage.

the Moroccan decoration

It is noteworthy that the Moroccan decoration did not develop rapidly throughout history when compared to developments in the rest of the different architectural styles, and the cities of Morocco Fez, Marrakech, Granada, Seville from The most prominent centers in the field of Moroccan art and decoration, so that the similarity between them and the civilization of Andalusia is indistinguishable and distinguishable throughout history.

Demographics of Morocco

The Kingdom of Morocco is the fourth largest country in the Arab world in terms of population density. The region witnessed a population explosion during the period 1960-1982, with a population of 11,626,000. By December 2, 1994, Was almost 26 million, and the number has increased significantly over the years. The latest census of the country in 2011 indicated that the population reached 39.255.845 persons. The Arabs and Amazigh together accounted for 99.1% of the total population, 0.2% for the Jews and 0.7% for the rest of the minorities.

tEthnicity and languages

The majority of the Tamazight identity is more than the Arab one, accounting for almost 75%. As the vast majority of Amazigh origins descend, they take their language, customs, traditions and cultures into music and dance.

the kitchen

Moroccan cuisine is one of the most diverse international cuisine, due to Morocco's merging with the surrounding world through history. Moroccan cuisine combines Amazigh, Arabic, Middle Eastern, African and other styles. Moroccan cuisine ranks first in the Arab world, Africa and the second in the world. The couscous, tajine and malawi are considered to be one of the oldest Moroccan dishes. As for sweets, cheesecake, al-Shabakia, and coke sweets are among the oldest Moroccan desserts.

Music and celebrations

A number of festivals organized by the Kingdom of Morocco, such as the International Festival of Oral Heritage, the International Forum for Children's Theater and many other festivals, take place on Moroccan soil. A number of national cultures are hosted at these festivals. As for Moroccan music, the most famous Moroccan musical instruments are Bandar and Toutra, which is a mixture of Eastern, Classical and Moroccan music. Each region of Morocco has its own musical character.

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