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The story of Morocco, an African monarchy that carefully guards its pride

2022-12-12 18:25:08Histori SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

 

The story of Morocco, an African monarchy that carefully guards its pride
The story of Morocco, an African monarchy that carefully guards its pride

 

Ibn Batutta, one of the most famous explorers in history, wrote that Morocco is "the best country", returning home after a long journey around the world

Svetlana Dojcinovic – Al Jazeera

"Long live Morocco, with God's help we will win," shouted the girl with black hair. And they won. Youssef En-Nesyri from the historic city of Fez, scored the winning goal. The Kingdom of Morocco entered the history of football, as the first country from the African continent, but also the first Arab country, with a Muslim majority, to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup, defeating Portugal.

Enthusiasm grew, red flags with a green star waved in the hands of proud fans around the world, with ecstatic chants: "Forever Morocco, the pride of the Arab world!"

The story of Morocco, an African monarchy that carefully guards its pride

The "Lions of the Atlas" (the Atlas are a mountain range with which Morocco is geographically identified, as Italy is with the Apennines) left their hearts on the pitch, sending Ronaldo and the Portuguese team home, and the celebration of excited fans in the stadium delighted the world of sport.

The Moroccans won in Doha

Whipped from the west by strong winds from the Atlantic, caressed by the waves of the Mediterranean Sea from the north and driven by the storms of the capricious Sahara desert from the south, the Kingdom of Morocco carefully guards its pride, the Atlas Mountains with the highest peaks high in northwest Africa, Toubkal. Often covered in snow, from 4,167 meters above sea level, the High Atlas defies the vast desert that lies behind it, creating a landscape that inspires all who visit Morocco.

In his "History" Herodotus described the Atlas as a mountain range so narrow and round on all sides, so high, as they say, that its peaks cannot be seen, because they are always, both in winter and even in summer, covered with fog and clouds. Herodotus claims that the inhabitants there say that these are the pillars of the sky - the Atlanteans, because they got their name from the mountain. These people do not eat a single animal and do not dream of anything.

The story of Morocco, an African monarchy that carefully guards its pride

A lot has changed since the time of the "father of history", and those people achieved their victory in the World Cup in Doha.

A legacy steeped in history

Although the capital is Rabat, Fez is the soul and Marrakesh the restless heart of this kingdom. That fiery heart beats for art, for music, for delicious manjina in a clay pot with a conical lid in one of the many juices and fresh mint tea, for the aroma of incense that spreads through the Medina (the heart of the city named ) and behind expertly carved wooden doors, each with its own heritage story, steeped in history, to riads that hide luxurious gardens.

The so-called Islamic carved arch, so special and striking for this area, has remained until today. It gives stability to the building, but also reflects the Islamic virtue of humility, as a lower door requires one to bow his head when entering the house in order to respect the owner. Respect and humility continue to serve as important principles of Islam. Some of these doors carry two different knockers that make a different sound. While one sound shows a man knocking on the door, the other shows a woman. However, this type of door also has a practical purpose, due to the frequent heat and wind, it is precisely the solid exterior that provides security and peace of mind.

The story of Morocco, an African monarchy that carefully guards its pride

First under the control of Carthage, Morocco was later the westernmost province of the Roman Empire. The Arabs brought Islam and their language to the area in the seventh century. The indigenous Berber tribes accepted the religion of the rulers, but kept their own customs and laws. Morocco became a French protectorate in 1912, but regained independence in 1956. Today it is the only monarchy in North Africa.

Tattoos on women's faces

Marrakesh has seen many caravans visiting the Sahara throughout its long history. The Almoravids were the first Amazigh, Berber dynasty in North Africa to gain control of an empire that stretched from Andalusia to sub-Saharan Africa. Marrakesh then received a khettara, an irrigation system that ran under the city in a soft red color.

The story of Morocco, an African monarchy that carefully guards its pride

The Berbers, or fearless Amazighs, about whom Ibn Khaldun also wrote, are a tribe that has managed to preserve some of its beliefs, language and rituals, while part of its culture has been lost under the economic and political pressures of history. modern.

Tattoos have a special symbolism, which can now be seen less often on women's faces. Dotted lines from the lower lip to the bottom of the chin represent fertility. It is believed that each motif drawn on the face carries special powers of protection, especially from evil spirits, especially on the most vulnerable parts of the body, legs and hands. These motifs are used to paint the famous Berber carpets, Beni Ourain. The diamond pattern on the wool carpet serves as protection for the owner.

"The best place"

Morocco's dark clay soil, when there is enough rain, produces good yields of wheat and barley, while the humri, reddish soil nurtures the vineyards, which are believed to have been brought to the area by the Phoenicians and perfected by the Romans. The Cinsaut or Mazuleo varieties yield their sweet blood-colored nectar, which is intoxicating with its aromatic taste.

Essaouira, a white-walled city on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, is protected from the strong sun and sand from the alizee, a restless coastal wind.

The story of Morocco, an African monarchy that carefully guards its pride

And while the seagulls are chasing the salty sardines that the fishermen have prepared for the grill, walking through the Medina you will feel the aroma of argan oil. The barbers of ancient Morocco collected undigested argan kernels from the droppings of goats that climbed the sturdy argan trees to eat. The seeds were then ground and pressed to obtain a delicious and expensive oil. To get just one liter of argan oil, it takes over 30 kg of seeds and over 15 hours of manual labor by a tireless woman.

Ibn Batutta, one of the most famous explorers in history, wrote that Morocco is "the best country", returning after a long journey around the world to home among olive groves and tamed vineyards, surrounded by snow peaks, the great desert and the ocean.

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