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Essaouira: A Port City between Gnawa Music and Atlantic Trade
Essaouira, known as Mogador in earlier European sources, is a walled city on Morocco's Atlantic coast that exemplifies how architecture, music, and marine trade intersect in a compact urban space. Founded …
The Atlas Mountains: Morocco’s Climatic Spine
The Atlas Mountains are the physical backbone of Morocco, influencing everything from rainfall patterns and river systems to settlement and agriculture. The country's mountains are separated into three ranges: …
Religion in Public Space: Islam and Everyday Practices
Islam is the major religion in Morocco, and mosques, minarets, and the five daily calls to prayer all contribute to its visible and audible presence in public life. The vast majority of Moroccans are Sunni Muslims who …