All About Moroccan Clothing and Food cuisines

Morocco is a country of multi-ethnic groups with a rich culture and civilization. Throughout Moroccan history, the country has hosted many people in addition to the indigenous Berbers, coming from both East, South and North, all of which had an impact on the social structure of Morocco.

Each region possesses its own uniqueness, contributing to its national culture. Morocco has set among its top priorities the protection of its diversity and the preservation of its culture. Prime among this vibrant Moroccan culture is the rich and colorful Moroccan clothing. The traditional Moroccan clothing for men is called djellaba; a long, loose, hooded garment with full sleeves. Traditional Moroccan djellabas are generally made of two types of material, cotton for summer wear and coarse wool for the winter. The wool is typically harvested from sheep living in the surrounding mountains. For special occasions, men also wear a red cap called a bernousse, more commonly referred to as a Fez. Women wear Moroccan kaftans decorated with ornaments. Moroccan kaftans, unlike djellaba, are only worn by women, and are substantially different from their Turkish counterpart. The Moroccan kaftans is an original dress, born right out of Morocco, and can be dressed casual to extremely formal depending on the materials used. The versatility of the kaftans lies in the fact that it can be worn at dinner parties, baby showers, engagement parties and weddings.

The prime distinction between a Moroccan djellaba and a Moroccan kaftan is that the djellaba has a hood, while a kaftan does not. Women are strongly attached to their Moroccan clothing, despite the financial costs involved. The production of such garments is relatively expensive, as most of the work is done by hand, yet most women purchase a minimum of one new Moroccan kaftan   every year, normally for a special social event, such as a religious festival or a wedding. Nowadays, it is an unwritten rule that traditional Moroccan clothing is worn at such events.

Moving on from Moroccan clothing, another distinctive attraction of Moroccan culture is its delicious food. Chief in the cuisine department is a traditional dish the Moroccan tajine. Most Moroccan tajines are slow-cooked stews braised at low temperatures, resulting in tender meat with aromatic vegetables and sauce. These tajines are traditionally cooked in the tajine pot, whose cover has a knob-like handle at its top to facilitate removal. While simmering, the cover can be lifted off without the aid of a mitten, enabling the cook to inspect the main ingredients, add vegetables, mix the contents, or add additional braising liquid. Moroccan tajines often combine lamb or chicken with a medley of ingredients or seasonings: olives, quinces, apples, pears, apricots, raisins, prunes, dates, nuts, with fresh or preserved lemons, with or without honey, with or without a complexity of spices. Some famous Moroccan tajine dishes are mqualli or mshermel, kefta, and mrouzia. So if you are curious about the various Moroccan clothing, and would like to have a taste of the famous Moroccan tajines look no further as  http://www.treasuresofmorocco.com/ provide you with just the same. Log in today & check out their wide range of Moroccan delights.