Join Travel Sharks in a sensory journey across the intriguing nation of Morocco, where vibrant contemporary life steps side by side with age-old custom. It is not just a trip; it is an initiation into a rich heritage woven with rhythmic hues and soulful melodies, a cultural adventure that will resonate long after you are gone from its golden shores. For the awake traveller seeking more than mere scenic views, Morocco offers a sense of connection to its cultural heart and soul.
A symphony of sounds will surround you as soon as you step through Marrakech’s medina’s twisting alleys. The alluring call to prayer echoes from tall minarets above the cacophony of argumentative merchants, ringing hammers of metalworkers, and the hypnotic sounds of Gnawa musicians. Otherworldly singing, sensual and mystical music, and the guembri’s booming boom all merge to create a unique style. It is cultivated out of the descendants of slaves who came from the sub-Saharan Africa. Further investigation of the cultural centers will uncover the sophisticated Andalusian-influenced music, which is typified by its lyrical poetry and beautiful melodies and which testifies to Morocco’s historical connection with Spain.
Morocco offers an eye feast equally engaging. In the most beautiful way possible, the hues of the piles of spices in souks assault the senses. Imagine the reds of hot paprika, the browns of rich cumin, and the yellows of valuable saffron creating abstract paintings. And the textiles, carpets in elaborate Berber designs in bold geometric hues, flowing kaftans in gemstone-hued silks, and dyed leather items in every hue of the rainbow. The structures themselves are a patchwork of color and design. From the intricate zellige tile work that encases mosques and palaces with their mesmerizing geometry to the plaster walls dripping with tadelakt and their earth-hued pigment paint, every nook and cranny dishes up a work of art again and again. Wander past the blue-colored alleys in Chefchaouen, quite literally an unrepeatable experience, or pay homage to Casablanca’s Hassan II Mosque, imposing in its gigantism proportions and extravagant adorning, founded on tradition though it may be. Aside from the direct sensory experiences, Morocco’s vibrant arts and culture infuse its storytelling traditions, which have been handed down over the years in crowded bazaars and dining circles.
The henna art in which brief but detailed designs are sketched on hands and feet establishes powerful feelings of beauty, festivity, and cultural affiliation. Handcraft exists in the stunning ceramics with ancient patterns, beautifully carved cedarwood pieces imbued with a merry pleasantness, and the exquisitely worked metal lanterns which create gentle shadows. Immergence into Moroccan culture and arts is a must to comprehend Morocco to its full potential; the beautiful melodies and rhythmical colors will astound your travel soul. Experience Morocco’s artistic soul on visiting.