Africa, Morocco
Morocco

Coveted since Roman times, Morocco’s rare and beautiful thuya wood can be found only in the western foothills of the Atlas Mountains.

How They Dazzle Us

The home to cinema classic and eponymous city, Casablanca, Morocco offers visitors a wealth of sights, sounds and tastes to tantalise the sense. The country is home to the world’s first university, Kairaouine Mosque, which was the world’s foremost centre of learning at the beginning of the second millennium.

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Why We Love Them

Morocco is one of the world’s largest producers of cannabis resin or hashish. One of the major sources of income for families in Morocco’s Northern Rif region is cannabis cultivation. In fact, the word “reefer” derives from the word rif. The cannabis, known in Arabic as kif, is then processed and sold as hashish.

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Their Sustainable Superpower

Coveted since Roman times, Morocco’s rare and beautiful thuya wood can be found only in the western foothills of the Atlas Mountains. In modern times, this material is synonymous with wealth, being the first burled wood used for luxury dashboards in the Rolls Royce.

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Best Time to Visit

With temperatures as high as 35 degrees Celsius and lows of 5 degrees Celsius, Morocco features a Mediterranean climate. It is recommended travellers wear lightweight cottons and linens during summer months. The balmy weather makes Morocco a great place to visit any time of the year.

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Unique Foods

Dubbed Moroccan “whiskey,” tea has become the national drink of Morocco. It was introduced to in 1854 when blockaded British merchants uploaded large quantities of tea at major Moroccan ports. The staple Green Mint Tea is Chinese green tea brewed with a handful of mint leaves and liberally flavoured with sugar.

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Visa Details

Please consult the closest embassy or consulate of Morocco

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