Morocco History and Tradition:
The Kingdom of Morocco was conceived through a long and intricate history of conquest, defiance, and eventually, cross-cultural kinship. It is one of the few societies that exhibit the wonders of ethnic diversity through its rich and colourful ways and traditions. The people, now living in peaceful coexistence, are actually of diverse origin as ancient Morocco was the host to thousands of settlers—the Arabs, Carthaginians, Phoencians and Jews from the East, the Sub-Saharan black Africans from the South, and the Romans, Vandals, Andalusians from the North.

Today, Morocco has been able to assimilate the nominally diverse culture and tradition of the French, Arab and Spaniards, all of which have been part of the country’s interesting history.

The historical legacy of Morocco, though, is owned by the Berbers, ancient tribes that lived for 4,000 years in the sand dunes and minarets of ancient Rabat, Casablanca and Marrakech. The Berbers form the bulk of the Moroccan population.

They are said to have inhabited most of North Africa as its indigenous populace, and are hence credited for the magnificence of Morocco. Tourists and travellers on a cheap holiday to Morocco should first learn the intriguing and often misunderstood traditions of the Berbers, as well as the influence of Arab and French culture to Morocco’s identity. There are distinctive music and dance from the Berbers that provide a time-dependent encounter for many travellers. The legacy of Morocco is also innately-bound to the Berbers, mostly the minarets and splendid architectural creations that were made through the labours of the Berbers.

Customs and beliefs likewise stem from a mixture of different religious persuasions of the people of Morocco. Paganism, Judaism, and Christianity blend with Islam, thus proving that in Morocco, kinship of different cultures and faith is possible. Because of the many religions followed by the people, Morocco has become a place with the most faith-based celebrations and occasions—feasts and processions, as well as traditional gatherings. But the most important event in Morocco is the observance of Ramadan and the culmination of this whole-month fasting—the Eid’l Fitr. Bountiful food, rousing music, dancing and family bonding highlight this yearly celebration.

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