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Morocco. By: Sabrina, Claire, Michelle, and Sophie. Morocco Facts. Population: Over 32 Million Location: Northern Africa Capital: Rabat Languages: Arabic and French. National Anthem. Fountain of Freedom, Source of Light Where sovereignty and safety meet,
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Morocco By: Sabrina, Claire, Michelle, and Sophie
Morocco Facts • Population: Over 32 Million • Location: Northern Africa • Capital: Rabat • Languages: Arabic and French
National Anthem Fountain of Freedom, Source of Light Where sovereignty and safety meet, Safety and sovereignty May you ever combine! You have lived among nations With title sublime, Filling each heart, Sung by each tongue, Your champion has risen And answered your call. In my mouth And in my blood Your breezes have stirred Both light and fire. Up! my brethren, Strive for the highest. We call to the world That we are here ready. We salute as our emblem God, Homeland, and King. Click here to hear it!
Moroccan Music • There are 3 types of Moroccan music are Arab, Berber, and Popular. • Arab:Click Here To Hear Arab Music • Berber: Click Here To Hear Berber Music • Popular: Click Here To Hear Popular Moroccan Music
Moroccan Dances • Moroccan dance video • The most common form of dancing is “Shikat” also known as belly dancing. • Dancing during ceremonies, festivals, marriages, and religious gatherings is a common tradition.
French Influences • Most people in Casablanca speak French. • French is taught in school. • Moroccan French is mostly spoken by government and upper-class people.
Fashion in Morocco • Moroccan fashion reflects their personality and social status. • A traditional outfit is the djellaba. To the left is a djellaba.
Cited Pictures • http://www.google.com/imgres?q=morocco+flag&um=1&hl=en&safe=active&sa=N&biw=1024&bih=609&tbm=isch&tbnid=-s5d8B25jN03WM:&imgrefurl=http://moroccanbling.wordpress.com/the-birds-and-the-bees-and-the-bling/&docid=i_-zjQVm7WrRfM&w=448&h=335&ei=aL5fTtm5EqjG0AHw27m4Dg&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=767&page=1&tbnh=115&tbnw=157&start=0&ndsp=15&ved=1t:429,r:10,s:0&tx=76&ty=50 • http://www.google.com/imgres?q=morocco+map&hl=en&safe=active&biw=1527&bih=873&gbv=2&tbm=isch&tbnid=6lsRYRD3qm1AoM:&imgrefurl=http://www.bugbog.com/maps/africa/morocco_map.html&docid=9TseO8WHR7poPM&w=654&h=505&ei=jeZwTp_YJ4rEgQeplPCMBQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=549&vpy=159&dur=407&hovh=197&hovw=256&tx=175&ty=92&page=1&tbnh=157&tbnw=160&start=0&ndsp=28&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:0 • http://www.google.com/imgres?q=moroccan+dance&num=10&um=1&hl=en&safe=active&client=safari&rls=en&biw=1024&bih=867&tbm=isch&tbnid=2TzHDFmzevw8fM:&imgrefurl=http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php%3Ft%3D567741&docid=Xbjl5ygas8QigM&w=378&h=500&ei=F8N8TsGMKonn0QHvu8QK&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=281&vpy=132&dur=578&hovh=258&hovw=195&tx=101&ty=114&sqi=2&page=1&tbnh=164&tbnw=123&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0 • http://www.google.com/imgres?q=moroccan+music&num=10&um=1&hl=en&safe=active&client=safari&rls=en&biw=1024&bih=867&tbm=isch&tbnid=F6FQZGwTvs-UGM:&imgrefurl=http://moroccotravelblog.wordpress.com/2009/03/25/travel-to-a-moroccan-music-festival-the-gnaoua-festival-2/&docid=z6-xmiJYfEohJM&w=380&h=252&ei=vsN8Trz7HefX0QHEvYTZDw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=687&vpy=258&dur=785&hovh=183&hovw=276&tx=160&ty=71&sqi=2&page=1&tbnh=133&tbnw=196&start=0&ndsp=16&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:0 • http://www.drhostel.com/travelguide/casablanca-tourist-guide-information/ • http://www.google.com/imgres?q=arabic/+french+road+sign&um=1&hl=en&safe=active&biw=1024&bih=867&tbm=isch&tbnid=pmjiQDUW132nQM:&imgrefurl=http://people.tribe.net/a670e00b-fe18-478c-927b-685979355ef0/photos/f169d546-ed57-46d9-9014-187c1075a6db&docid=upDweEygerB9-M&w=1242&h=1656&ei=asZ8TrOpFITY0QGB-PAe&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=530&vpy=467&dur=4956&hovh=259&hovw=194&tx=159&ty=162&page=4&tbnh=155&tbnw=114&start=51&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:15,s:51 • http://are4.us/raysblog/?p=722 • http://www.google.com/imgres?q=djellaba&um=1&hl=en&safe=active&sa=N&biw=1024&bih=867&tbm=isch&tbnid=wkGLuEkB11bWrM:&imgrefurl=http://urbanpeacegirl.blogspot.com/2010/10/lassociation-dartisanat-des-femmes-de.html&docid=T1t1jgzCkB6nCM&w=368&h=599&ei=T8h8ToD1A8Xw0gHf8_jRDw&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=357&page=2&tbnh=195&tbnw=120&start=27&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:27&tx=38&ty=85
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